About the Northern Arts Council

The Northern Arts Council (NAC) was established in 1968 with the goal of fostering and sponsoring art and cultural events in Northern Wisconsin, making it the longest continuously operating local arts group in the state; its primary focus is to encourage broader participation in the arts through grant-making and sharing resources across the counties of Oneida and Vilas. 

 
Key points about the Northern Arts Council:
  • Founding year: 1968
  • Mission: To promote and support art and cultural activities in Northern Wisconsin
  • Distinguishing feature: Considered the longest-running local arts council in Wisconsin
  • Funding mechanism: Membership donations. Distribution from investment fund 
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Officers

Julie Bronson

President

Lisa Sage

Vice President

Tom Winquist

Treasurer

Gale Willcox

Secretary

Committee Chairs

Finance - Sandy Madden

Membership - Tara Vandenberg

Media - Spencer Pelletier

Northern National Art Competition - LeeAnnette Schmidmayr, Lisa Sage

Board Members

Peggy Adams-Russell

Diane Dei Rossi

Karen Knoell

Sandy Madden

Mark Pelletier

Katy Ralph