OUR MISSION

CREATE Portage County accelerates creativity, connection, and collaboration to advance vibrant and welcoming communities.


GET INVOLVED

Check out these open opportunities to get creative in Central Wisconsin!

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Review CREATE’s list of annual events, and stay tuned for additional pop-up programming throughout the year. Email Us to have your meetup or event featured!

This fest is exclusively focused on Wisconsin-based artists and projects, bolstering creative engagement throughout our region. We don’t just screen films, we’re committed to creating space and programming for filmmakers, musicians, writers, animators, composers and designers to network and platform their work.

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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.

Surge 2023

SURGE gives local businesses and entrepreneurs the opportunity to refine their business model, gain exposure, and build their confidence while tapping into an audience of industry and community partners to expand their network.

Check out the local entrepreneurs participating in the 2023 round of SURGE and hear their personal stories.

 

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.


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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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