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Our Roots: Stevens Point Festival of the Arts History

Founded in 1972

Non-Profit Fundraising

The Stevens Point Festival of the Arts was founded in 1972 by the UWSP Committee of University Women and Student Wives, and the founding member was Sherin Bowen. Though the festival began in 1972, it went public in 1974 after growing interest.

Non-Profit Fundraising

In the 1980's, the festival began raising money for art students and the

festival continues this tradition today. We have given back over $60,000 to our community to help support art education.

Locations

Non-Profit Fundraising

Locations

The festival used to be held at the UW-Stevens Point Campus in the University Center and then the Fine Arts Center. Then, in 2021 the Festival was moved to the Artists & Fare Collective with hosts Oso's Brewery and The Mission Coffee, where it is still hosted currently.