art, the waupaca way.
WCAB Board Members & Associate Members
Community Building Through the Arts Since 2005
The Waupaca Community Arts Board is a diverse group of passionate volunteers dedicated to incorporating the arts into everyday life of people of all ages and artistic abilities by promoting creativity, artistic expression and community building.
Current Events!
Current Events!
April is Poetry Month!
April is Poetry Month in Waupaca, and the Waupaca Community Arts Board is bringing the power of words to life. From open mic nights and poetry readings to creative contests, this celebration invites everyone to share their voice and connect through creativity. Whether you write, read, or simply listen, Poetry Month is a chance to experience the art of poetry together.
The winners of the “Poetry for a Shared World” Poetry Contest have been chosen. Click HERE to read the winning poems!
Coming up, we have the Poetry Reading and Open Mic Night at the Waupaca Public Library. April 29th from 6-8 p.m. The contest winners will be reading their poems, UWSP “Rising Voices” poetry group, and works from Phyllis Shidell will be read during the event. Join us!
Jazz & Cocktails
Jazz & Cocktails returns to the Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes for a vibrant weekend of lakeside jazz music and atmosphere. Featuring Grammy-nominated headliner, Michael Mayo, Midwest jazz favorites, and rising talent. With multiple stages, craft cocktails, delicious food, and even a signature jazz cruise across the Chain O’ Lakes, Jazz & Cocktails is more than a concert—it’s an engaging experience for all the senses. Get your tickets before the sell out!
Summer Nights Kickoff Concert and Concert Series!
The Waupaca Community Arts Board hosts the annual Summer Nights Concert Series, a beloved summer event that brings live music, art, and community together at Waupaca’s scenic South Park. The series kicks off with a lively opening concert at the historic Indian Crossing Casino, featuring MoJoe & Flipside with local favorites, Baba Ghanooj, food, and a vibrant lakeside atmosphere. Following the kickoff, the series continues throughout the summer with free, family-friendly concerts in the park, offering a mix of musical styles, art activities, and opportunities to build connection.
Calling All Artists!
Artists are invited to be part of Arts on the Square, a vibrant juried fine art show, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and local talent in the heart of Waupaca.
We welcome artists working in a wide range of media, including (but not limited to) painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, fiber, mixed media, and fine craft. Whether you are an emerging artist or an established professional, Arts on the Square offers an opportunity to share your work with an engaged and supportive audience. Apply today!
Land Acknowledgement
We, the Waupaca Community Arts Board acknowledge that Indigenous Peoples have been here for millennia and that their homeland was forcefully taken. The Indigenous way of life as they honored the land and all of its inhabitants was forever changed. The land on which we now reside is the ancestral homeland of the Menominee Nation of Wisconsin.
As original inhabitants, the Menominee named the river, Wāpah-Sēpēw and Waupaca, Wāpahkoh, “place of tomorrow seen clearly”. We honor with gratitude the land and all the generations who have stewarded it. We strive to build awareness of the Menominee’s long history and resolve to work with the Menominee people now and into the future, by engaging in purposeful learning and actions consistent with the Waupaca Community Arts Board mission statement.
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We are always excited to bring new members into the fold of the Waupaca Community Arts Board, where your fresh perspective and energy help strengthen our mission to support the arts in our community. Whether you want to sit in on a meeting and see what we are about, or become an associate member, or board member, we welcome you!
By new members attending our meetings, you bring valuable ideas, diverse backgrounds, and a shared passion for fostering artistic expression throughout the community. Your participation not only enhances collaboration but also ensures that our work as a group continues to reflect the evolving interests and needs of the people we serve. We look forward to working alongside you!
