Artspire La Crosse

Artspire is the largest arts celebration in Downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, and is held every second weekend in June. In a primarily outdoor setting, Artspire showcases the wealth of culture and diversity present in the La Crosse community, connecting groups and individuals through meaningful arts experiences, including visual arts, performing arts, dance, theater, literary arts and storytelling, interactive arts and demonstration arts, and so much more!

The fourth annual Artspire is June 9 & 10, 2017.

ARTSPIRE MISSION
The mission of Artspire La Crosse is to attract, engage and connect people through celebration of the region’s diverse arts and culture, while promoting the La Crosse area as an arts destination.

ARTSPIRE CORE VALUES
· Celebrate All – Celebrate our expansive local culture both demographically (age, ethnicity, gender, income, etc.) and artistically (including all forms of the arts: visual, performing, literary, dance, music, film, etc.
· Make the Arts Accessible for All – Inclusive, free.
· Innovative – Embrace new ideas and creative thinking.
· Stimulate a Regional Appreciation for the Arts and the Artists in our Community – Recognize local talent and grow it beyond our area.

ARTSPIRE VISION
Artspire La Crosse, over the next five years, will grow into an interculturally recognized arts event that inspires the community, draws regional attendance, and is a model of positive partnerships.

FACTS ABOUT ARTSPIRE
· Artspire La Crosse is presented by the Pump House Regional Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) organization.
· This free, family-oriented, primarily outdoor event includes an art show and sale, interactive arts activities for all ages and abilities, musical entertainment, food vendors, dance, theater, spoken word, storytelling and more.
· Events take place in the La Crosse Arts District near the Pump House and at participating businesses throughout historic downtown La Crosse.
· The annual budget for Artspire La Crosse is $60,000. Funding sources include grants, sponsorships, and monetary and in-kind donations. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
· Over 1,000 volunteers, artists and performers joined to make Artspire a remarkable experience for
an audience of over 10,000.