Madison Arts Commission awards $107,000 for arts projects

The Madison Arts Commission is awarding a total of $107,000 to 65 organizations and individuals for projects through its annual arts grants program.

The arts grants program provides support for projects that enrich the cultural landscape of Madison. It is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Grants are awarded to both individual artists for fellowships and organizational applicants for projects or arts education programs.

The Madison Arts Commission received a total of 76 applications during the 2026-2027 grant cycle, with requests totaling $214,127.80. Unfortunately, due to limited funds, a number of applicants were unable to be fully funded or awarded a grant.

Funded projects include a variety of subjects and media, from poetry and literary arts to visual arts, dance, film, and more. These projects will reach nearly every corner of Madison and help leverage funds from other sources to make these programs a reality.

This year's grant recipients are: