Summary The Chippewa Valley Book Festival began in 1999 under the auspices of the Literary Arts Committee of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Council. In 2000, the festival began hosting authors, and as of 2024 it has enabled over 330 writers to share their art and experiences with the Eau Claire area community. The collection ranges 2001 to 2024 and contains administrative, financial, and promotional materials such as event programs, schedules, survey results, evaluations, committee reports and...

Summary

The Eau Claire Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) was founded in 1982 and continued until 2018. ECRAC restored the State Theater and operated there, bringing touring shows to the area and providing a venue for local theater groups to perform. The organization advocated for the arts and helped establish the Eau Claire art scene. This collection includes board meeting minutes, State Theater remodeling documents, local show programming, and various promotional materials.