The economic impact of the arts in Wisconsin has been recognized for decades by way of large studies. Overall, they say the impact is in the billions of dollars.
In 2020, the awareness was ramped up to new levels in response to the damaging effect of the coronavirus on live performances.
The government stepped in with special grants that were welcomed by recipients.
Waupaca County grants
Phoenix Players Inc Waupaca Clintonville $1,377.12
Iola Old Car Show, Inc Waupaca Iola $137,712.39
Waupaca Historical Society Waupaca Waupaca $2,652.34
Waupaca County Fair Waupaca Weyauwega $45,342.22
Weyauwega Arts Organization, Inc Waupaca Weyauwega $16,856.00
Courtesy WeAreGreenBay.com