Our area abounds with talented, creative entrepreneurs working in the public, private and nonprofit sectors who are using the arts to keep the region a good place to live, work and play for all.
From our national performing arts center in Madison to our nationally-acclaimed Fall Art Tour in the stunning southwest of the region, the Madison Region's innovative edge shows itself in our artistic offerings.
Learn more about the Madison Region's creative side, and what artistic expression and creative energy do for everyone here.
Arts and Economic Prosperity
In June, 2007 The Wisconsin Arts Board published the most comprehensive economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry ever conducted in the state. These results were compiled as part of a national report entitled Arts & Economic Prosperity III.
"This study is a myth buster," said Robert L. Lynch, American for Arts President and CEO. "Most Americans understand that the arts improve our quality of life. This study demonstrates that the arts are an industry that stimulates the economy in cities and towns across the country. A vibrant arts and culture industry helps local businesses thrive."
"This study is a myth buster," said Robert L. Lynch, American for Arts President and CEO. "Most Americans understand that the arts improve our quality of life. This study demonstrates that the arts are an industry that stimulates the economy in cities and towns across the country. A vibrant arts and culture industry helps local businesses thrive."
When you think about it, it makes perfect sense
"The best part about the arts in the Madison Region is that you can enjoy them in every part of the region. The arts abound in our small towns and in the city's neighborhoods, and we don't have to travel very far to participate in the arts in our own backyard. When you think about it, it makes perfect sense that creative people would want to live here. They're inspired by their friendly neighbors, the welcoming communities, the gorgeous landscapes, and the rich and diverse exchange of ideas and expression that goes on all around us here in southcentral Wisconsin."
--Anne Katz, Executive Director, Arts Wisconsin
--Anne Katz, Executive Director, Arts Wisconsin
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Arts Mean Business
Wisconsin's nonprofit arts industry generates $418,055,786 in economic activity annually, including:
- 15,103 full-time equivalent jobs
- $276,424,120 in resident household income
- $27,402,880 in local government revenues
- $34,437,520 in state government revenues.
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Where creativity thrives
"I've been living in this region for 30 years or more. For me, it's about the quality of life around here and where the environment of creativity thrives.
I'm proud of the arts around here. We have so much great talent. The people are such great people. They're such great human beings. They have such great wisdom, such great inner thoughts that they share."
--Clyde Stubblefield, Musician and "World's Most Sampled Drummer"
I'm proud of the arts around here. We have so much great talent. The people are such great people. They're such great human beings. They have such great wisdom, such great inner thoughts that they share."
--Clyde Stubblefield, Musician and "World's Most Sampled Drummer"