Art Fair Off the Square

05/14/2026

The Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople, Inc. (WAAC) would like to invite you to join our membership. Membership is now FREE to all Wisconsin artists and craftspeople age 18 or older who design and create their own original artwork.

Whether or not you choose to participate in our fairs, membership in our organization offers many benefits. You are welcome to participate in any of our workshops and may occasionally be asked whether you are interested in exhibiting at our public art shows. Because we are primarily a volunteer organization, any contribution of time and/or energy that you care to make will be sincerely appreciated, and is a great way to get to know other members with interests similar to yours.

Follow this link to become a member or to renew your membership:
https://www.artcraftwis.org/membership

01/16/2026

Applications are now open for the 47th Annual Art Fair Off the Square, which will take place on July 11th and 12th, and the 37th Annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square, scheduled for November 7th and 8th in Madison, Wisconsin.

Art Fair Off the Square 2026
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14167

Winter Art Fair Off the Square 2026
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14168

These juried fairs are sponsored by the Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople, Inc., a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that promotes visual arts in Wisconsin.

Both art fairs are open to all Wisconsin artists and craftspeople, eighteen years of age or older, whose work is of original design and ex*****on. The starting booth fee is $315 for Art Fair Off the Square and $300 for the Winter Art Fair Off the Square, plus a non-refundable $30 jury fee per category. Four images of the artist’s work and one of the display are required. 

Applications are available only at zapplication.org. 

The final date to submit your application is March 2, 2026.

01/16/2026

Applications are now open for the 47th Annual Art Fair Off the Square, which will take place on July 11th and 12th, and the 37th Annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square, scheduled for November 7th and 8th in Madison, Wisconsin.

Art Fair Off the Square 2026
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14167

Winter Art Fair Off the Square 2026
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14168

These juried fairs are sponsored by the Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople, Inc., a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that promotes visual arts in Wisconsin.

Both art fairs are open to all Wisconsin artists and craftspeople, eighteen years of age or older, whose work is of original design and ex*****on. The starting booth fee is $315 for Art Fair Off the Square and $300 for the Winter Art Fair Off the Square, plus a non-refundable $30 jury fee per category. Four images of the artist's work and one of the display are required.

Applications are available only at zapplication.org.

The final date to submit your application is March 2, 2026.

01/16/2026

UW Hospital is hosting the annual WAAC UW Hospital Show from February 8 to March 6, 2026.

This exhibit is open to all WAAC members and is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work to the public.

There is no jurying required to participate in this exhibit, but you must sign up by January 26.

Each artist may submit up to two 3-D pieces (such as jewelry or sculpture) or two 2-D pieces (such as photographs, paintings, or wall sculptures). Paintings and wall sculptures must weigh no more than 50 pounds.

All pieces are insured by UW Hospital while on display. The UW Hospital requires a 20% fee for items sold through the show.

To receive a prospectus or if you have any questions about your application, contact UW Hospital Show Coordinator, Susan Baez, at [email protected].

01/03/2026

(WAAC & AFOS)

Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople, Inc.
2026 Dates to Remember

January 15: Applications Available for both the Art Fair Off the Square and the Winter Art Fair Off the Square (AFOS & WAFOS)

January 12: UW Hospital Show Application Available
January 26: UW Hospital Show Application Due
February 7: UW Hospital Show Drop Off 9-10:30 a.m.
February 8 - March 6: WAAC’s 13th Annual UW Hospital Show
March 7: UW Hospital Show Pick Up 9-10:30 a.m.

March 2: Application Due for both AFOS and WAFOS

March 14: Annual Membership Meeting, 1–3 p.m.

March 16-27: Jury Process (March 25: Jury convenes 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Artist payments cannot be processed during this period.

April 1: Youth Art Contract Due for Art Fair Off the Square
April 4: WAAC Board Election Closes
April 10: Art Fair Off the Square Acceptance Due
May 13: Art Fair Off the Square Food Vendor Contracts Due
June 25: What to Expect at the Art Fair Off the Square Zoom Session (1-2 p.m.)

July 10: Art Fair Off the Square Set-up�July 11-12: 47th Annual Art Fair Off the Square (9-6 Sat / 10-5 Sun)

August 14: Winter Art Fair Off the Square Acceptance Due

September 1: Youth Art Contract Due for Winter Art Fair Off the Square
October 28: What to Expect at the Winter Art Fair Off the Square Zoom Session (1-2 p.m.)

November 6: Winter Art Fair Off the Square Set-up
November 7-8: 37th Annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square
(9-5 Sat / 10-4 Sun)

12/28/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Winter Art Fair Off the Square Award Winners!

Best in Show
J Myszka Lewis
Category: Mixed Media 2-D

1st Place
Ludmila Gancova
Category: Fiber

2nd Place
F Paul Dominguez
Category: Graphics

3rd Place
Wayne Farra & Maya Madden
Category: Jewelry

11/09/2025

Join us Sunday (11/9) for Day 2 of the Winter Art Fair Off the Square inside the Monona Terrace!

11/03/2025

Join us at the Winter Art Fair, November 8th & 9th, inside Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin!

11/03/2025

Join us at the Winter Art Fair, November 8th & 9th, inside Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin!

Please note any comments about exhibiting at the show are S C A M S.

10/31/2025

Find the Wisconsin artists and craftspeople showcasing at the Winter Art Fair Off the Square on November 8th & 9th at the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin, using this interactive map!

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