Box In The Wood Theatre Guild Shawano Folk Music Festival Shawano Art & Craft Fair The Shawano County Arts Council exists to develop the Mielke Arts Center into a total community resource for the arts using an organized volunteer base to: Increase opportunities for arts participation, education and outreach. Expand performances and artistic events for the benefit and enjoyment of all. Enhance tourism, economic development and quality of life for the community. ​The SCAC prohibits discrimination and harassment of its programs, activities of its member organizations on the basis of origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, disabilities or any status protected by applied laws.