The latest arts news and information:

• Celebrate the new movie Waterwalk! Arts Wisconsin presents the Madison premiere of this true story of a father and son's canoe journey from Lake Michigan to St. Louis, Tuesday, May 22. Reception: 5:30-7 pm, The Brink Lounge, 701 East Washington Ave., Madison | special private movie screening: 7:45 pm, Sundance Cinemas Madison at Hilldale Mall ($5 charge). This is a Wisconsin movie, filmed extensively in locations throughout the state, supported locally and statewide, featuring Wisconsin actors and crew. Be there! Learn more about the movie and premiere event and RSVP for the reception and movie screening.

• News from Arts Wisconsin - Arts Wisconsin's new monthly newsletter - is all about the arts, arts education and creative economy throughout Wisconsin. Read the latest edition (and back editions) here.
  
  
• Americans for the Arts has just released its 2012 Creative Industries reports. Based on data from Dun and Bradstreet, the reports show that there are at least 12,953 arts-related businesses in Wisconsin, employing 49,526 people. Statewide and Congressional District data is currently avaliable; state legislative and county data coming soon. Use this information to make the case that the arts create jobs, businesses, inspiration, community, and so much more!
  
  
• Arts Day 2012 was Wednesday, March 14, 2012. It was a great day for the arts, arts education and creative economy across Wisconsin. Read the press release and check out the pictures! More info to follow as the Legislature ends its 2012 session and advocacy continues.
  
  
• Arts Wisconsin has the information, resources, tools and inspiration you need to take action and speak up for all that the arts create for Wisconsin:
  • Legislative Action Center for easy online advocacy
    • Sign up for Arts Action Alerts and the latest news, information and resources
  • Arts Action Toolkit - recognized by the National Performing Arts Convention as a "dynamic" advocacy resource!
  • Sign up for alerts about national arts issues - join Americans for the Arts' Arts Action Fund
    

• Let the world know that you support the arts, with your very own "The Arts Create" and "arts are part of the solution" tshirts, buttons and posters!
  
  
• Please support Arts Wisconsin as it leads the way to advance the arts, arts education and creative economy locally and statewide. If you are not already a member, click here to make your membership contribution today to keep Wisconsin thriving creatively.