About Us

Create Wisconsin activates Wisconsin’s creativity for the benefit of everyone, everywhere in the state. We provide advocacy, service, and development for people, organizations, businesses, and communities in every corner of the state. We provide consulting services, technical assistance, conferences and gatherings, workshops, research, and other services to strengthen and grow Wisconsin's creative assets.

Our Mission

MISSION: Create Wisconsin activates and advances creative opportunities for everyone, everywhere in Wisconsin, by:

-Championing public policy and advocacy to invest in Wisconsin’s creative businesses, workers, and opportunities

-Telling the vibrant stories of the power and impact of the arts, culture and creativity from the ground up

-Speaking up for arts and creativity-centered learning and the development of a creative workforce

-Connecting a learning community of leaders statewide, for access, research, ideas, best practices, and actions

-Researching and developing the power of creativity for Wisconsin’s growth and sustainability

-Consulting, training, advising on leadership, placemaking/placekeeping, engagement, mission/vision, and planning

-Growing strategic alliances, partnerships, and coalitions, to broaden and strengthen Wisconsin's creative resources

-Fostering inclusivity, equity, access to and participation in arts and culture

-Acting as a resource for the arts and creativity in every corner of the state

-Advancing creative opportunities for everyone, everywhere in Wisconsin.

Who We Serve

- arts, business, civic, government, political, and education elected officials and community leaders
- Wisconsin's creative workers and businesses
- Audiences interested in the arts and creativity throughout the state

- Everyone who cares about Wisconsin's future!