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Wisconsin Arts Board clarifies stance on reenactment and culture‑bearers in grant applications
Summary
WAB staff addressed applicant questions about whether reenactment or historical interpretation is eligible for funding and recommended framing work by tradition bearers differently than reenactment to avoid appropriation concerns.
At a Wisconsin Arts Board applicant webinar, staff responded to questions about whether the board funds reenactment projects and how panelists assess potential cultural appropriation.
When asked whether reenactment is eligible, Caitlin, a Wisconsin Arts Board staff member, said, “I don't remember anything that says that we don't fund reenactment,” and pointed applicants to the board’s website for specific language. Staff emphasized that the board distinguishes…
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