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Art funding in state among lowest in nation says group
Also says La Crosse is
known around state for its art
Lawmakers in Madison are paying more attention to the role that the arts can play in the state’s economy.
The head of the Arts Wisconsin group says a creative-economy concept could help the La Crosse area, as well as the entire state.
Anne Katz told arts supporters in La Crosse that local legislators agree with promotion of arts activities.
Katz said Wisconsin is near the bottom in government funding of the arts per person.
She visited with arts groups and individuals in La Crosse on Monday. Katz said that La Crosse’s artistic community is known around the state at a meeting at the Grand River Station, which contains several apartments designed specifically for artists.
During the meeting Katz and local arts promoters talked about ideas, such as putting together a directory of artists who live in the region.
