OUR MISSION
Accelerating creativity, connection, and collaboration to advance vibrant and welcoming communities.
GET INVOLVED
Check out these open opportunities to get creative in Central Wisconsin!
Events and Experiences
Review CREATE’s list of signature events, and stay tuned for additional pop-up programming throughout the year. Email Us to have your meetup or event featured!
SURGE Business Incubator & Pitch Contest
10 local entrepreneurs have been selected to participate in this year’s SURGE program, where they’ll refine their business model, gain exposure and pitch for a $5,000 cash prize! Leading up to the competition, contestants have the chance to practice pitching, get tips from experts and meet other entrepreneurs. Participants who attend at least two Surge prep events also qualify for a $500 stipend to invest in their business resources.
Join Our Next Era of Creativity
Reimagined spaces for artists, musicians, culinary masterminds, and entrepreneurs await at CREATE’s new location with Central Rivers Farmshed! We look forward to our new home becoming an epicenter of creativity in Portage County.
Placemaking Projects
Check out our current projects and open calls for artists. Take a tour of local public art, or learn how to make your own creative mark on our community.
Join Our Creative Community
Become a member at the IDEA Center to engage with local creators and collaborative projects. Book spaces, rent gear and discover connections that will jump-start your next creative project.
Our work is made possible through the generous contributions of Friends of CREATE, IDEA Center Members, and CREATE Sponsors.
CREATE YOUR COMMUNITY
Connect with regional talent and resources to activate the full potential of communities across Wisconsin
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