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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!
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.
"Hats Off" 2026 Community Art Project
The “Hats Off” Community Art Project is bringing creativity, color, and fun to Waupaca all summer long as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Arts on the Square. Community members of all ages are invited to build and decorate their own unique top hats, transforming them into wearable works of art. Throughout the summer, participants are encouraged to wear their creations to community events, parades, concerts, and gatherings, helping spread the spirit of the arts throughout Waupaca. Join the celebration, show off your artistic flair, and help us make this milestone year for Arts on the Square one to remember! Click the button to learn more about the project and where to pick up your kit!
Friday Night Street Dance
The Friday Night Street Dance is a longtime highlight of the Waupaca Community Arts Board's annual Arts on the Square festivities, bringing live music, food, beverages, and community fun to Waupaca each summer.
Food trucks, beverages, and family fun starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 14th. The Jimmys take the stage at 7 p.m. Click the button to learn more!
ARTicipation Week
ARTicipation Week is Waupaca's annual celebration of creativity, hosted by the Waupaca Community Arts Board. Held each summer before Arts on the Square, the week features a variety of free and family-friendly events, including live music, art activities, performances, workshops, and community art projects. ARTicipation Week brings residents and visitors together to experience, create, and celebrate the arts while highlighting the vibrant cultural art community in Waupaca. Click the button to see what we have planned!
Arts on the Square 2026!
Arts on the Square is Waupaca's premier arts festival, bringing together artists, musicians, performers, and art enthusiasts from across the region. The event features a juried fine arts and crafts show, live entertainment, interactive workshops, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities in Waupaca. In 2026, Arts on the Square celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of enriching the community through creativity, artistic expression, and cultural engagement. This milestone year honors the event's lasting impact on Waupaca while continuing its tradition of showcasing exceptional artists and inspiring community participation in the arts.
New this year! The festival will be located at The Arts Hub- 515 School Street in Waupaca. We are excited about the possibilities of the festival being in this new space. Click the button to learn more about the festival!
20th Anniversary Arts on the Square Exhibit
The Waupaca Public Library is SO excited to help our great friends at the Waupaca Community Arts Board (WCAB) celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Arts on the Square! Learn about the history of Arts on the Square and the important projects and initiatives it’s brought to our community.
The Waupaca Arts on the Square 20th Anniversary exhibit will be on display August 8 – October 3.
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! We also always need community members to help out at our events. We have many different opportunities.
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!
