A new creative hub in central Wisconsin is redefining community artmaking by turning donated supplies into a free, sustainable space where anyone can experiment and create.

That hub is Collect & Gather, a secondhand art-supply thrift store and free makerspace tucked inside Artist & Fare in Plover. Open since September, the project blends accessible materials, recycled creativity and community connection into a model that feels both practical and quietly radical.
News with a little more humanity
WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” newsletter keeps you connected to the state you love without feeling overwhelmed. No paywall. No agenda. No corporate filter.
…