Support
In the 21st century, creativity is central to economic vitality, transformative education, vibrant communities, and quality of life for all. Creativity is THE resource needed for Wisconsin, its people, and its communities to succeed.
Support the work of Create Wisconsin as an individual, community organization, or sponsor! In addition, you can support advocacy and lobbying efforts for the arts and creative economy through a donation to Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition.
Thanks for powering Create Wisconsin’s work from the ground up, to give voice to the vibrant, collective power of Wisconsin’s creativity.
In addition to our online system below, your support can be sent via check to Create Wisconsin, PO Box 1054, Madison, WI 53701-1054. Create Wisconsin is a 501c3 organization registered with the State of Wisconsin and the IRS, and your support is tax-deductible.
Get in touch with Create Wisconsin with your questions, thoughts, and ideas!
Individual Supporters
Your support as an individual donor makes it possible for Create Wisconsin to connect with Wisconsin’s decision- and policy-makers who should know about the power, benefit, value, and impact of the arts and creativity in their districts and statewide; to strengthen Wisconsin’s creative industries; and to make arts and cultural experiences available and accessible to everyone, everywhere in the state.
Support Levels
$50 | Support programs and services to grow Wisconsin equitably and creatively
$100 | Invest in integrated arts and creative education opportunities for all Wisconsin students
$250 | Activate effective advocacy for the arts, culture, and creativity
$500 | Promote creative economic, workforce, and community policy development and action
$1000 | Strengthen Wisconsin's creative infrastructure
Community Organization and Small Business Supporters
Nonprofit organizations, for-profit small businesses, local government agencies, local and regional development organizations, CVBs, Chambers of Commerce, BID Districts and Main Street Programs. See below for benefits and support levels, and click “Support Create Wisconsin” to complete your payment.
Benefits
Networking, connections, and advocacy with:
Wisconsin’s decision- and policy-makers who should know about the power, benefit, value and impact of the arts and creativity in their districts and statewide
Colleagues and friends in Wisconsin’s creative industries
People all over Wisconsin enjoying and engaging with arts and cultural programming and creative endeavors
Discount registration on Create Wisconsin in-person conferences and workshops
Support Levels
Based on your organization’s annual budget size
$75 | Under $25,000 annual budget
$200 | $25,001 – $100,000 annual budget
$350 | $100,001 – $500,000 annual budget
$500 | $500,001 – $1 million annual budget
$700 | $1 million+ annual budget
Business Sponsorships
Supporting Create Wisconsin as a sponsor helps showcase your work and makes Wisconsin’s creative sector stronger. We expand Wisconsin’s creative power by assisting and advocating for the businesses, jobs, and communities that help Wisconsin’s creative economy flourish. See below for sponsorship levels and benefits. See below for benefits and support levels, and click “Sponsor Create Wisconsin” to complete your payment.
Creative Partner
$10,000+ Level
Six complimentary registrations to all Create Wisconsin conferences, workshops, and other events
Guest column in Create Wisconsin Annual Newsletter
Exhibit table at Create Wisconsin Day - coming up on February 21, 2024
Color logo on Create Wisconsin website with a direct link to your organization/business website.
Color logo on all Create Wisconsin publications - print and digital.
Civic Champion
$5,000+ Level
Four complimentary registrations to all Create Wisconsin events
Guest column in Create Wisconsin Annual Newsletter
Exhibit table at Create Wisconsin Day - coming up on February 21, 2024
Color logo on Create Wisconsin website with a link to your organization/business
Color logo on all Create Wisconsin publications
Community Investor
$1,000+ Level
Two complimentary registrations to all Create Wisconsin events
Guest column in Create Wisconsin Annual Newsletter
Exhibit table at Create Wisconsin Day - coming up on February 21, 2024
Color logo on Create Wisconsin website with a link to your organization/business
Color logo on all Create Wisconsin publications
Networker
$500+ Level
One complimentary registration to all Create Wisconsin events
Exhibit table at Create Wisconsin Day - coming up on February 21, 2024
Color logo on Create Wisconsin website with a link to your organization/business
Color logo on all Create Wisconsin publications
Civic Champion
$250+ Level
Exhibit table at Create Wisconsin Day - coming up on February 21, 2024
Color logo on Create Wisconsin website with a link to your organization/business
Color logo on all Create Wisconsin publications.
Creative Economy Coalition
The Creative Economy refers to unleashing the power of the creative industry and activities that rely on the creativity, skills, and talent of individuals and organizations to fuel Wisconsin’s growth. The industry includes, but is not limited to, film and video, music, performing arts, visual arts, museums, heritage sites, venues, festivals, and other cultural events that contribute to the state’s cultural vibrancy and identity.
When the creative industry thrives, everybody wins. Creative talent fuels growth in the economy, the workforce and community. Wisconsin’s creative sector – people, organizations, businesses, and communities – is a 21st century industry economic engine. Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition is about investing in Wisconsin’s creativity to grow and stabilize the state’s creative economy, workforce, and civic infrastructure. Thanks for your support and learn more about the Coalition at www.wisconsincreates.com.
Supporters
Community Investor | $1,000+ Level
Heil Family Foundation, Milwaukee
RDK Foundation, Kohler
Wisconsin Counties Association
Tim and Pat Size, Madison
Networker | $500+ Level
Osborne/Scekic Family Foundation, Racine
