Advocacy Alert
THANK YOU!
We are grateful to the more than 1,000 individuals, organizations, companies, and local governments that emailed their lawmakers, provided testimony, passed resolutions, and registered online support encouraging state legislators to invest in Wisconsin’s creative economy as part of the new 2025-2027 biennial budget. This budget includes a provision to establish a State Film Office and offer film and TV production credits.
This has been a truly bipartisan effort that would not have been possible without the leadership and support of Senator Julian Bradley, Representative David Armstrong, Governor Tony Evers, and the 40 other state legislators that co-sponsored bills with these initiatives.
But there’s much more to do to support our local arts, culture, and creative organizations and community. Subscribe to our updates, check this space, and follow our social media feeds to learn how you can continue to help us advocate for Greater Milwaukee’s creative sector.

AdvANCING milwaukee's art, culture, and creative industries
By amplifying the voice of artists, promoting equitable policies, and securing increased public funding, we ensure that the transformative power of the arts reaches every corner of our city, fostering economic growth, social cohesion, and individual well-being. Together, we can build a future where the arts flourish, talent thrives, and Milwaukee shines as a beacon of creativity.

CREATIVE ARTS LEADERS OF MILWAUKEE (CALM)
C.A.L.M. organizes to share knowledge and resources that empower arts organizations to be better functioning businesses and help each other be equipped with the tools and services to maintain their programs
Resources and Research
