HUDSON – From cultural festivals and live performances to community-based arts experiences, this year’s Valley Arts Initiative grants are helping create shared experiences across the St. Croix Valley.

In 2026, the St. Croix Valley Foundation is awarding $86,500 to 25 nonprofit organizations, supporting a wide range of arts programming that celebrates creativity, expands access, and strengthens community connections throughout the region.

At a time when communities can feel more divided or disconnected, these arts experiences play an important role in bringing people together across cultures and perspectives. 

“The arts create meaningful opportunities for connection across our communities,” said Angie Pilgrim, Vice President of Community Impact at the St. Croix Valley Foundation. “These grants bring people together, celebrate creativity, and contribute to the vitality of the St. Croix Valley.”

The Spring Valley Stagehands received a $5,000 grant for general operating expenses, along with several other organizations dedicated to the arts.

The Valley Arts Initiative is made possible through a partnership among the St. Croix Valley Foundation, Hugh J. Andersen Foundation, and the Wisconsin Arts Board, along with support from endowed arts funds at the Foundation.

This year, the Foundation also connected additional donors to support Valley Arts grants—helping expand the program and increase total grantmaking to 25 organizations and $86,500.

“One of the strengths of a community foundation is the ability to bring donors together around opportunities that matter in our region,” Pilgrim added. “This collaboration allowed us to support more organizations and expand the program’s impact.”

Visit www.scvfoundation.org to learn more.

Submitted by St. Croix Valley Foundation