Deadlines and Events

2.png​​​​​​​​​​Photo credit: Kelly Randolph​ | FY23 Grantee Chequamegon Childrens Theatre's 2023 production of SpongeBob the Musical

​​​​This list is pulled​ from the Wisconsin Arts News (subscribe here), our daily newsletter. We update our job opportunities, ​deadlines and events, and funding opportunities lists with new additions as often as possible. If you have an opportunity you'd like to include in this listing, please submit it here.​

Last updated on: ​June 10, 2026

In it to win it: Register to bid in PBS Wisconsin’s 2026 online Auction
PBS Wisconsin
Through June 10


Wisconsin Historical Society: Engage with history during America’s 250th Anniversary year at the Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Maker Space this summer
WisPolitics
This Summer


America's Invitation | Share Your Story
America 250
Deadline: Before July 4


Military Families Receive Free Admission This Summer at Participating Blue Star Museums 2026
National Endowment for the Arts
Through September 7


We’re Back with Another Capacity Building Webinar Series
Creative West
Through September 8


Creative Labor, Creative Conditions - A National Campaign to Shift the Valuation of the Arts
Doris Duke Foundation
Through September

Also
Creative Labor, Creative Conditions: Why Centering Artists as Thought Leaders and Changemakers Matters
Doris Duke Foundation


World Premiere Wisconsin: A yearlong, statewide celebration of new plays and musicals returns in 2026!
World Premiere Wisconsin
Through December 31


National Guild for Community Arts Education - Essentials Series: Navigating the Tension Between Money and Mission
National Guild for Community Arts Education
June 10 | Virtual


Safeguarding Your Artistic Practice Webinar
CERF+
June 10 | Virtual


Museums and Medical Education: A Convening at the Intersection of Art and Care
Art Bridges
Application Deadline: June 10

An informational document may be found here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:0e9c8c13-dfa5-48ad-a076-36b1f575e340?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover


Creative Conversation on Advocacy and Action – June 2026
Create Wisconsin
June 11


2026 Annual Spring Workshop
Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras
June 13 - 14 | Madison


Announcing the Winners of the 2025-2026 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students
National Endowment for the Arts
June 15


Launch Wisconsin contest open for statewide entries through June 15, 2026
Wisconsin Technology Council
Deadline: June 15


Save America's Treasures Grants
Historic Preservation Fund | National Park Service
Deadline:  June 16


2026 National PTA Convention
National PTA 
June 18 – 21 | Pittsburgh, PA


International Thespian Festival
Educational Theatre Association
June 21 – 26 | Bloomington, IN


The Vanguard Award
Remuseum
Deadline: June 22

“Remuseum announces The Vanguard, an award and accelerator for innovative leaders in the visual and performing arts, in partnership with the Doris Duke Foundation. The Vanguard’s $100,000 annual award will recognize up to ten leaders who are exploring new ways to strengthen arts institutions, and a year-long accelerator will help them refine, implement, and evaluate their ideas. The first award and accelerator of its kind, The Vanguard celebrates leaders who are ready to center the public in their work in new ways, building models for increased relevance and sustainability in the arts.”


Don’t Miss the Pre-Conference at Play Make Learn 2026!
Professional Learning and Community Education | School of Education | UW-Madison
July 8


2026 National Forum on Education Policy
Education Commission of the States
July 8 – 10


NEW The 2026 National Arts Integration and STEAM Conference
The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM
July 8 - 10 | St. Louis, MO


2026 Play Make Learn Conference
Professional Learning and Community Education | School of Education | UW-Madison
July 9-10


NEA FY 2027 Grants for Arts Projects Guidelines Now Available
National Endowment for the Arts
Deadlines: July 9


NEW Workforce Policy Briefing
Arts Education Partnership
July 16 | Virtual


Theatre Education Conference
Educational Theatre Association
July 22 – 24 | New York City, NY


AATE 2026 National Conference
American Alliance for Theatre & Education
July 29 – August 1 | Greenville, SC


2026 LEAD Conference
Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability
August 11 | Capacity Building Workshops
August 12 - 14 | Conference


2026 Annual Conference
Chamber Music America
August 20 – 23


Annual Convening
Arts Education Partnership
September 1 - 4 | Jacksonville, FL


Midwest Arts Expo
Heartland Performing Arts
September 22 – 25


2026 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference
National Association for Music Education
September 30 – October 3 | Long Beach, CA


NOAHCON
National Organization for Arts in Health
October 11 - 13 | Rochester, NY
October 28 | Virtual Day


2026 Wisconsin Science Festival
Wisconsin Science Festival
October 15 – 25


Rooted in Community | 2026 Annual Conference
Wisconsin Library Association
October 20 - 23 | Middleton


Women Trailblazers Conference
UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics
October 28 | Stevens Point


Capacity Building Webinar Series
Creative West
Various


Online Workshops and Conversations
Creative Capital
Various


Webinars
Performing Arts Readiness
Various


Springboard for the Arts Calendar of Events
Springboard for the Arts
Various


Upcoming Events
Access/VSA International Network
Various


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