Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra received a 75th anniversary grant for its fifth Concert on the Square in 2017.

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra has produced more than 200 concerts at the state Capitol since 1983. A treasured community event and summertime favorite, Concerts on the Square is supported by area civic and business organizations that understand and value the role of the arts in creating and sustaining healthy, vibrant communities. Madison Community Foundation was thrilled to sponsor the fifth Concert on the Square of 2017: “Summer Thriller.”

Madison Children's Museum's grant funded 5 pop-up exhibits, including a gingerbread Capitol created by local hackerspace Sector67.

Madison Children’s Museum created a series of exhibits, programs, events and opportunities for children, families and adults to celebrate MCF’s 75^th anniversary, the 100^th anniversary of the state Capitol, and the 150^th birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright—all in 2017. Museum activities focused on architecture, design, creativity and invention with five pop-up exhibits: a LEGO version of the Wisconsin State Capitol, which will travel to local community centers, a giant cardboard and paper plate Capitol, an exhibit of small Capitols by 14 local artists, a lit-up Capitol “fort” on the museum’s rooftop, and a lighted gingerbread Capitol. 

"Wisconsin Moving Forward” by John Miller was featured at Overture Center’s Playhouse Gallery as part of the exhibit “The Capitol at 100.”

This exciting exhibition, at Playhouse Gallery November 4 through January 14, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Capitol building. Fifteen artists created new work that responds to the history, architecture, or cultural symbolism of the Capitol building and surrounding grounds. Done in a variety of media, the artworks ranged from richly detailed examinations of the building’s architecture and ornament to personal interpretations of the political and cultural history of the Capitol.