ASSOCIATION of Wisconsin Artists 

The Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP) provides statewide art workshops and exhibits for nonprofessional artists. It began in 1940 with the intent of encouraging creative growth, which it continues to do today in these three ways:

· Art work is shown in a noncompetitive exhibit in regional communities. Meritorious work is selected for the Annual State Art Exhibit.

· A demonstration or slide lecture is given during the regional workshop by a professional artist.

· The exhibit judge answers questions on design, composition, and technique during a group critique and evaluative discussion.

The Wisconsin Regional Art Program consists of many artist workshop/exhibits that meet throughout the year statewide. Each one has a different artist demonstration or slide lecture and may have a different judge to lead the afternoon critique. You may enter as many Wisconsin Regional Art Workshops as you like. Your art work will be on exhibit in different communities. If your work is selected for the State Exhibit at two different workshops, you may choose which ONE you want to submit to the State exhibit.

Celebrating collaboration with local arts organizations and regional coordinators

The WRAP Program is a collaboration between the Association of Wisconsin Artists and the arts organizations which co-sponsor the regional WRAPs.   It could not exist without the efforts of the local coordinators and many other volunteers who who make the regional WRAP exhibits and workshops possible. Find a complete listing of WRAP Exhibit/Workshop Coordinators and Co-sponsoring organizations and venues.

Hosting a workshop

Your art organization or art club can host a WRAP Workshop. We plan early, so contact us as soon as possible if you’d like to sponsor a workshop next year. We’re always looking for new places where people can share their love of art!