gener8tor Art Appleton and Fox Cities
A no-cost program for Wisconsin creative professionals. Build the business side of your practice through workshops, 7 weeks of one-on-one mentorship, and access to $10,000 grants.
Applications close October 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT
Funded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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- No CostTo participate
- 7 WeeksOne-on-one mentorship
- $10,000Grants available
- Fall 2026November 1 to December 18
What Participants Receive
Designed for artists, designers, filmmakers, performers, and other creative professionals who want to build a sustainable creative career.
Apply NowProfessional Development
Workshops and resources built around the practical skills that keep a creative business running.
Individualized Mentorship
7 weeks of one-on-one mentorship focused on strengthening the business side of your creative practice.
Grant Funding
Access to $10,000 grants available to program participants.
Career Growth
Support and connections to help move your creative career forward beyond the program.
Who Is Eligible
Creative professionals living and working in Appleton and the Fox Cities, Wisconsin. Applicants must reside in one of the following communities.
- Appleton
- Kaukauna
- Menasha
- Neenah
- Combined Locks
- Fox Crossing
- Greenville
- Harrison
- Hortonville
- Kimberly
- Little Chute
- Sherwood
- Buchanan
- Clayton
- Freedom
- Grand Chute
- Vandenbroek
Important Dates
Application Deadline
October 24, 202611:59 PM CT
Finalist Interviews
Week of October 26, 2026
Accelerator Dates
November 1 to December 18, 2026
Have Questions
Reach out directly or book a time during office hours.
Maureen Ragalie
Program Director, gener8tor Art
maureen@gener8tor.com
Build a Sustainable Creative Career
Applications for gener8tor Art Appleton and Fox Cities close October 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT.