Northern Arts Council Grants

Formed in 1969 for the purpose of developing and sponsoring art and cultural events in Northern Wisconsin, the Northern Arts Council (NAC) is the longest continuing local arts group in the state. Grants are funded through NAC's membership program. Grants are reviewed and awarded on a case-by-case basis, dependent on merit and budget constraints.

Northern Arts Council Grants

The NAC supports a wide variety of worthy programs in Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, and Vilas counties, including dance and music groups as well as adult authors and children’s programs. NAC grants range from $100 to $5,000. The deadline for completed applications is December 1 each year.

2023 Grant Application

Photo by Norma Pennycuff, "Vinnie Teaching the Kids".

Individual Artist Grants

This initiative is designed to assist visual artists from Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, and Vilas Counties. In an effort to promote the arts and cultural programs, this grant program awards an artist or group of artists with a grant of up to $3,000.

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2022 Recipient(s): Ryan Doberstein and David Walters

2021 Recipient: Scott Kirby

2020 Recipient: Christina Harkness

2019 Recipient: Nate Sheppard

2018 Recipient: Samanatha Martinez