The Alliance for Wisconsin Theatre Education (AWTE) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing theatre education in Wisconsin through advocacy, professional development, and community building.
Center for the Study of Upper Midwest Cultures (CSUMC)
The Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures (CSUMC) focuses on documenting and supporting the diverse cultural, linguistic, and folkloric traditions of the Upper Midwest. Its work includes research, archival preservation, public programming, and community collaboration.
Create Wisconsin
Create Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s leading independent community cultural development organization, dedicated to supporting and uplifting the state’s creative economy through advocacy, resources, and community connections.
International Council for Media Literacy
The International Council for Media Literacy is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing media literacy as essential for our global society.
Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE) at UW-Madison
PLACE is the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education’s office for designing and delivering professional and community learning programs across education, the arts, and health.
The Wisconsin Arts Board
The Wisconsin Arts Board is the state agency which nurtures creativity, cultivates expression, promotes the arts, supports the arts in education, stimulates community and economic development and serves as a resource for people of every culture and heritage.
Wisconsin Art Education Association (WAEA)
The Wisconsin Art Education Association (WAEA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in visual art and design education for all students across Wisconsin. Founded in 1994, it serves as a professional association for art educators, offering resources, advocacy, and community-building opportunities.
Wisconsin Dance Council
The Wisconsin Dance Council (WDC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting dance as a fine art and as a means of cultural expression throughout Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is the state agency responsible for advancing public education and public libraries in Wisconsin. DPI's Arts and Creativity page is a treasure trove of information and has free resources like the Wisconsin Arts Celebration Project, which contains music, lesson plans, and materials created by Wisconsin artists and educators for Wisconsin schools, communities, and libraries.
Wisconsin Foundation for School Music
The Wisconsin Foundation for School Music (WFSM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and perpetuating music education in the schools of Wisconsin and supporting the educational and charitable purposes of the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA).
Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech & Dramatic Arts Association (WISDAA)
Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech & Dramatic Arts Association (WISDAA) provides an inclusive platform that welcomes all middle and high school students to enhance and refine communication skills, to foster creativity, and to share perspectives.
Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA)
WMEA’s mission is to represent the shared interests and needs of Wisconsin music educators, foster their professional growth, and advocate for equitable access to high-quality music education for all students in a safe, inclusive environment. It supports educators, administrators, collegiate students, and retired professionals, as well as Tri‑M members (middle/high school students).
Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA)
Founded in 1932, WSMA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, statewide association serving more than 3,500 music teachers and school administrators in the education of 100,000+ students who annually participate in the organization’s activities through their school’s membership. WSMA is a leader in providing programs and services that challenge youth to achieve excellence through music.