The organization is organized exclusively for charitable purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

Wisconsin currently ranks 49th in arts funding, which equates to 18 cents per capita.  We are an underserviced and underfunded state, therefore artists need assistance to thrive.  Our purpose is to support the visual arts community in the state of Wisconsin.  We are a growing network of visual artists and art patrons that exist in order to support the arts community in the following ways:

Established Artists

·       Professional Development, business management skills and mentoring to create a sustainable career

·       Skills Enhancement through education/classes

·       Exhibitions / Resources

·       Project-based funding

Emerging Artists (those with less than 3 years of gallery experience or youth and student members)

·       Scholarships

·       Resources and training – supplies, classes

·       Children’s programming – empowerment, mentorship, skills development

·       Partner with local schools’ art teachers

·       Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Will be offered via:

·       Impressions Fine Art Gallery in Sheboygan, WI located inside Blue Harbor Resort through juried exhibitions

·       Additional locations (Art Parkway and Showcase Place) within the Blue Harbor Resort, juried and non-juried exhibitions

·       Satellite venues throughout our local area and the State of Wisconsin, juried and non-juried exhibitions

·       John Michael Kohler Arts Center Community Partner and Sheboygan Film Festival Partnership

Arts Education and Visibility

·       Foster creativity and self-expression

·       Summer Art Fair on the grounds of Blue Harbor Resort

·       Artist in Residence Program

·       Classes

Community Beautification

We have begun discussions with Sheboygan city management on two immediate mural sites with more to come

·       Mural Program

·       Public art

·       Community-building

·       Outreach

Plein Air Program

·       Create plein air events on Blue Harbor Resort grounds and surrounding state-wide locations. Long-term we would like to sponsor nationwide plein air events.