ARTS for ALL Wisconsin

What ARTS for ALL Wisconsin does

Arts for All Wisconsin, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, that delivers arts programming for children and adults with disabilities across the state. Founded in 1985 (formerly Very Special Arts / VSA Wisconsin), the organization operates a portfolio of programs covering visual art, music, choir, dance, drama, and creative writing, delivered through fixed locations in Madison, Appleton, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, and Wisconsin Rapids, plus traveling exhibitions and school/community residencies. Specialized programs include SPARK! (for people with memory loss and their caregivers), Veterans Arts Studios (in partnership with Vet Centers), Creative Power (statewide call-for-art and collection), and the recently integrated ConfiDance adaptive dance programming. Participant-facing programs are largely free or subsidized to ensure accessibility regardless of financial means.

The organization's technology footprint is intentionally light: a Wix-hosted website, Jumbula for program registration, Square for e-commerce (art sales and merchandise), Constant Contact for email, and Google Analytics for traffic measurement. There is no proprietary technology platform. The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue structure combining tax-deductible donations and grants (the dominant funding source) with modest program fees (e.g., $5 Friday Night Dance Party tickets), art sales commissions (70% to artist, 30% to programs), Holiday Card licensing ($500 donation, $50 to artist), and corporate/foundation sponsorships. Go-to-market is community-led, driven by referrals from disability organizations, healthcare providers, schools, and Vet Centers, supported by organic social media and a statewide partnership network.

Key strategic positioning rests on three reinforcing assets: a 40-year operating history, designation as the only statewide Wisconsin organization exclusively focused on disability arts, and a broad institutional partner base including Dane Arts, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Madison Community Foundation, Bader Philanthropies, Waisman Center, and multiple family foundations. The organization is governed by a board of directors and led by Executive Director Christina Martin-Wright, with a lean staff of 1–10 employees.

Name

ARTS for ALL Wisconsin

Legal name

Arts for All Wisconsin, Inc.

Website

https://artsforallwi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arts for All Wisconsin is a Madison-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers statewide visual art, music, choir, dance, and creative writing programs for children and adults with disabilities across Wisconsin, funded primarily through donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Arts Education and Disability Services

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Museums (712110), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Art, Arts Councils & Grantmaking Programs (BPAGAHAH), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Adaptive arts education
• Disability arts programs
• Inclusive community arts
• Adaptive dance programs
• Nonprofit arts services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity that relies heavily on donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors to fund subsidized programming.
2. Program Fees: Some programs charge modest fees, such as $5 tickets for Friday Night Dance Party. Many programs are subsidized through donations and grants to ensure accessibility.
3. Art Sales Commission: The organization represents artists with disabilities and sells their artwork. Revenue split is 70% to artist, 30% to support statewide arts programs.
4. Holiday Card Program: Organizations can purchase holiday cards featuring artwork by artists with disabilities for a $500 donation, with $50 licensing fee going to the artist.
5. Sponsorships: Corporate and foundation sponsors support specific programs and events, recognized in promotional materials for one calendar year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arts for All Wisconsin is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers adaptive arts programming in visual art, music, choir, drama, and dance for children and adults with disabilities across Wisconsin. Its portfolio includes statewide programs such as Creative Power, SPARK! (for people with memory loss), Veterans Arts Studios, adaptive dance and art classes, music/choir programs across five Wisconsin cities, Friday Night Dance Parties, school and community arts residencies, traveling collections and exhibitions, and a Holiday Cards program.

Product overview

Arts for All Wisconsin operates as a multi-program nonprofit organization offering adaptive arts programming across Wisconsin. The portfolio consists of Creative Power (a competitive art collection and awards program), SPARK! (memory loss support programming), Veterans Arts Studios, and ongoing classes in visual art, dance, music, and choir. Supporting offerings include Friday Night Dance Parties, School and Community Arts residencies, and Collections/Exhibitions that enable artists with disabilities to showcase and sell their work. The organization also operates Holiday Cards and retail merchandise sales. Together, these programs serve children and adults with disabilities across the state, emphasizing person-centered care and inclusive participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased knowledge of artistic discipline and successful application of skills
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ConfiDancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024In September 2024, ConfiDance, a Middleton dance studio specializing in adaptive dance classes, joined AFA to increase opportunities for young people with disabilities to engage with dance. Sarah Jacobson, ConfiDance founder, became AFA's Director of Dance Education.
• Waisman CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaisman Center provides the venue for Arts for All Wisconsin's Summer Dance Showcase at no cost, demonstrating generous in-kind support for adaptive dance programming.
• Vet Centers in WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts for All Wisconsin formed Veterans Arts Studios in partnership with Vet Centers across Wisconsin to engage veterans with disabilities in art-making experiences.
• Dane County Aging & Disability Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with AFA on SPARK! programming for people with memory loss, providing expertise and community connections.
• NewBridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts SPARK! programs at Warner Park Community Recreation Center, providing venue and operational support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@artsforallwi
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArtsforAllWi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/artsforallwi
• Xx.com/ArtsforAllWi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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