Artist-designed burnable sculpture burning at Art Start Rhinelander's Winter Solstice event at Nicolet College

Welcome to the

Wisconsin Arts Board!

Welcome to the Wisconsin Arts Board – 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.

FY25 Creation and Presentation Grantee Art Start Rhinelander. The photo displays an artist-designed burnable sculpture for the Winter Solstice event held at Nicolet College. Photo taken by Tony Drehful.

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Event Calendar

The Wisconsin Arts Board's events, like board meetings and grant panel reviews, are posted here.

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Our 50th Anniversary!

Investing in your community's imagination for over 50 years!

WAB 50th Anniversary

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Grant Impact Reports

One page reports visualizing the impact of Wisconsin Arts Board Grants in each Senate and Assembly District, Federal Congressional District, as well as statewide.

FY24 Grant Impact Reports

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Grant Programs

Descriptions of all Wisconsin Arts Board grant programs.

WAB Grant Programs

Resources

Job Opportunities
A list of job opportunities for creatives in Wisconsin, updated frequently.
Deadlines and Events
A list of deadlines and events for creatives and supporters of the arts in Wisconsin, updated frequently.
Funding Opportunities, Residencies, Open Calls
A list of funding opportunities, residencies, open calls, and more for creatives in Wisconsin, updated frequently.
Indigenous Artist Resources
There are twelve tribal communities that share boundaries with the State of Wisconsin, eleven of which are federally recognized. With deep respect for the Indigenous people and cultures that strengthen Wisconsin, we've compiled a resource guide specifically for Indigenous Artists.
Resources Database
Includes various guides, tips, maps, and other helpful information for Wisconsin's artists and arts organizations.
Spotlighting Wisconsin
Spotlighting Wisconsin features arts organizations across the state and the amazing work they do in their communities.

Agency Alerts + Updates

Spotlighting Wisconsin - Beni Daiko
The Madison Japanese Taiko Group "Beni Daiko," is Madison's premiere mainland taiko drumming group. Founded in November 2012, the group now includes members from a variety of backgrounds. Beni means "deep red" in Japanese, representing Madison, and taiko (or daiko) means "drum."
Social Prescription is Coming to Wisconsin
On behalf of the Wisconsin Arts Board, the WI Social Rx Steering Committee and SocialRx, we are happy to announce that social prescribing is officially coming to Wisconsin!
Submit your arts opportunity, job, event, or open call!
Serve as a Wisconsin Arts Board Panelist
What's Afoot Backstage
Read a synopsis of our activities, explore the work we are doing within communities, and see photos and videos from WAB.

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Welcoming-Nathaniel
We are pleased to announce the newest WAB staff member, Nathaniel Petreman!
Title: Welcoming Nathaniel Petreman as the new WAB Grants and Information Specialist!


Disaster-Resources
We've compiled a list of disaster readiness and recovery resources for Wisconsin's Arts Industry. Communities in Appleton and Menasha are facing severe damage after a tornado hit the area on July 27, 2026.
Title: Emergency/Disaster Readiness & Recovery for Wisconsin's Arts Industry


Governor-Evers-Appoints-Kristin-Tjornehoj
Governor Tony Evers has appointed Kristin Tjornehoj of Hudson to the Wisconsin Arts Board. Governor Evers has also reappointed Jayne Herring, Kenosha; John W. Johnson, Madison; Brian Kelsey, Fish Creek; and William Mitchell, Lancaster.
Title: Governor Evers Appoints Kristin Tjornehoj to Wisconsin Arts Board, Reappoints Four Others


FY27-Creation-and-Presentation-Program-Now-Open
We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for our Creation and Presentation (C&P) Grant Program!
Title: FY27 Creation and Presentation Program Now Open

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