Fiscal Note
No appropriation is required.
Title
In support of State investment in the arts, art education and creative economy through the Wisconsin Arts Board as an essential State agency.
Body
WHEREAS, robust research, successful models and best practices have proven - for Madison, for Wisconsin and for the entire country - that the arts:
· Are central to the health and vibrancy of all communities by stimulating economic and community development and providing critical social and creative outlets for all;
· Build and sustain prosperity with a cultural infrastructure that plays a crucial role in workforce and business recruitment and retention and provides a significant economic impact;
· Educate our children for the 21st century world and workforce by keeping students in school, increasing high school graduation rates and preparing students with creative, collaborative and imaginative skills; and
· Are enjoyed by all and enrich all residents, since Wisconsin has a long tradition of involvement in the arts at the community level; and
WHEREAS, as the leading creative development agency in State government, the Wisconsin Arts Board uses these core values to:
· Play an increasingly crucial role in economic development and job creation in Wisconsin, a role not duplicated by any other State agency;
· Provide leadership and support to develop the state’s creative economy, representing at least 3.6% of total employment in Wisconsin and one of the most dynamic sectors of the world economy with 14% annual growth rate;
· Channel the State’s investment to build and maintain its cultural infrastructure by providing both expert consultation and grants to communities large and small;
· Grow Wisconsin’s talented and innovative workforce through grant support and technical assistance;
· Support an education system that inspires imagination, creativity and innovation to develop Wisconsin students’ skills and capacities;
· Uniquely convene, advise and provide essential grant...
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