The Red Cedar Symphony is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Arts Board also supports programs that bring artists into classrooms. Studies show that when the arts are a significant part of a child’s education and are used to help teach humanities, science and other curricula, cognitive and work skills are enhanced, creative and critical thinking skills develop, truancy is reduced and self-esteem increases.