Wisconsin Craft is excited to offer ad placements in our monthly Friends of Fine Craft Newsletter! This is a fantastic opportunity to promote your business, event, workshop, open call to artists, gallery exhibition, or services to a highly targeted audience of over 1,600 subscribers consisting of art enthusiasts, collectors, and creatives across Wisconsin and beyond.
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Refund Policy: Thank you for supporting Wisconsin Craft. As a charitable arts organization, your contributions enable us to fulfill our mission of bringing art and creativity to communities across Wisconsin. Due to the nature of our work, all donations, membership dues, and event, exhibition, or program fees are considered final and non-refundable. If you need to cancel and have not received any goods or services in exchange for your payment, your fees can be recognized as a contribution to our organization.
Call for Artists: 7th Annual MKE Studio Tour
We are excited to announce the 7th Annual MKE Studio Tour and invite artists to apply for this unique opportunity to showcase their work in Milwaukee County! This self-guided tour offers artists a chance to open their studios to the public, share their creative processes, and connect with art lovers from across the community.
This year, we’re looking for artists of all mediums to participate, including visual arts, ceramics, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and more. Whether you're an established artist or emerging talent, the MKE Studio Tour is a fantastic platform to gain exposure, sell your work, and engage with a vibrant local arts community.
Important Details:
Note: You don't need to live in Milwaukee County to participate! We will partner you with a host artist prior to the event based on your application, allowing you to showcase your work in a new and exciting setting.
Participants will benefit from increased visibility through extensive marketing and promotional efforts, including listings on our digital maps, social media promotion, and print materials. We encourage artists to provide a behind-the-scenes look into their creative spaces, as the tour provides a unique opportunity to engage with the public and potential buyers in a relaxed, personal environment.
Apply now to be part of this exciting event and join us for a weekend filled with creativity, connection, and community!
For more information and to apply, visit
mkestudiotour.com/application.
*If you would like updates and notification about this event, please sign up for our newsletter on the MKE Studio Tour website at the bottom of the page.
Call for Artists - 2025 Morning Glory Art Fair
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Morning Glory Art Fair, celebrating our 50th Anniversary! This year promises to be our biggest and best yet, with over 130 talented artists showcasing their exceptional work in downtown Milwaukee’s vibrant Deer District.
Join us in celebrating this milestone as we bring together artists from all backgrounds and mediums, including ceramics, jewelry, painting, photography, mixed media, and more. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned exhibitor, the Morning Glory Art Fair offers an incredible opportunity to display your creations to thousands of art enthusiasts.
For event details, application instructions, and to apply, visit morninggloryartfair.com. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter on the website to receive event reminders and important updates straight to your inbox!
Artist Info Page: https://morninggloryartfair.com/artist-info
Artists Application: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12978
Be a part of this exciting 50th Anniversary celebration and make this year unforgettable!
Join Us for a Fresh Take on the Annual Member Meeting
This year, we’re shaking things up! Instead of the usual presentation, we’re creating an engaging, interactive, and fun-filled mixer meeting where we’ll share key updates about Wisconsin Craft while encouraging members to connect with fellow artisans.
Date: Friday, March 7, 2025 Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM Location: Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E Mill St, Plymouth, WI 53073
Our new Programming Chairperson GG (Greengoodies) and Wisconsin Craft President Kate Marotz will facilitate the event, bringing a fresh and exciting approach. Get ready for activities like:
RSVP Required: Please register in advance so we can prepare for attendance.
Stay after the meeting for the 2025 Biennial Member Exhibition Opening Reception at 5:00 PM, with awards presented at 6:00pm.
This is an in-person event only (no video recording available), and we encourage all members to attend. Wisconsin Craft is powered by its members, and your voice is essential to shaping the future of our organization.
If you know anyone that might be interested in learning about Wisconsin Craft, please invite them along and add them as a "guest" when you register.
We look forward to seeing you there!
2025 Wisconsin Craft Member Biennial Exhibition
Join us for the 2025 Wisconsin Craft Biennial Exhibition, a juried showcase of the finest handcrafted work from Wisconsin Craft members. For over a century, Wisconsin Craft has championed artisans who design and create work by hand, and this long-running exhibition celebrates that legacy.
Exhibition Details: Location: Plymouth Arts Center, Plymouth, WI Opening Reception: March 7, 2025 | 5:00 - 7:30 PM Awards Presentation: 6:00 - 6:30 PM
This year’s Biennial will feature over 60 works from our talented members—representing 20% of our current membership, a testament to the strength and growth of our organization. Visitors will experience a diverse range of media, much of which will be available for purchase through the Plymouth Arts Center.
Participating Artists: June Ambro – Ceramics, Jennifer Angelo – Fiber, Philip Ankney – Wood, Jen Arpin – Fiber, Jay Arpin – Printmaking, Amy Austin – Acrylic Paint, Jeff Baenen – Wood, Phyllis Bankier – Photography, Stephanie Bartz – Photography, Beki Borman – Acrylic Paint, John Bowers – Ceramics, Prudy Canfield – Mixed Media, Lyn Chevrier – Jewelry, Betsy Davis – Ceramics, Janet Deaver-Pack – Fiber, Kathy DeVries – Fiber, Jenny Doyle – Mixed media, Tony Drehfal – Printmaking, Kathryn Dreifuerst – Fiber, Dale Eggert – Glass, Kathleen Eggert – Glass, Kaitlin Esche-Lyon – Fiber, Karen Faller – Encaustic, Fred Fischer – Photography, Delores Fortuna – Ceramics, Maria Gehrke – Watercolor, Kelli Greentree – Oil Paint, Jan Grimes – Fiber, Mary L Hager – Digital Photography, Kristine Hinrichs – Digital Photography/Mixed Media, Katie Hogan – Oil Paint, Sarah Hunt-Frank – Ceramics, Carol Irving – Fiber, Joan Kennedy – Fiber, Mel Kolstad – Mixed Media, Pat Kroth – Fiber, Andrew Krueger – Ceramics, Patrick Lichty – Digital Textile, Maya Madden and Wayne Farra – Jewelry, Linda Marcus – Ceramics, Kate Marotz – Ceramics, Roxane Mayeur – Encaustic, Salem Minegar – Mixed Media, Sylvia and Mark Mondloch – Ceramics/Forged Iron, Cayla Mrnik – Watercolor and Ink, Andryea Natkin – Ceramics, Will Pergl – Sculpture, Shelly Rosenquist – Acrylic Paint, Erika Scheer – Wood, Thomas Schlenker – Wood, Emily Schroeder – Watercolor, Nick Schroeder – Ceramics, Brenda Schweder – Mixed Media, Anja Notanja Sieger – Paper Cutting, Stacey Stewartson – Leather Mosaic, Neil Stickel – Photography, Joseph Thrasher – Wood, Mary Unger – Fiber, Sarah Vandersee – Mixed Media, Christine VanSickle – Mixed Media, Amy Weh – Mixed Media Mosaic, Jean Wells – Ceramics, John Whitney – Mixed Media Metals, Elise Worman - Jewelry, Ann Wydeven – Ceramics, Scott Yocco – Mixed Media
Awards & Recognition: A total of $1,000 in prizes will be awarded for First, Second, and Third Place, with additional Honorable Mention awards at the judge’s discretion.
Hosted by the Plymouth Arts Center, the premier arts destination in western Sheboygan County, this exhibition brings Wisconsin Craft’s talented artists to a broader audience. The PAC’s mission, “To enliven the spirit of our community and to enrich the lives of all, by providing diverse experiences in the arts,” makes it the perfect venue to celebrate craft in all its forms.
This event is FREE and open to the public. We encourage all participating artists to invite friends and family—come celebrate the impact and importance of craft with us! Let’s make this a night to remember.
Wisconsin Craft
8469 North 50th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223
info@wisconsincraft.org
Wisconsin Craft is a IRS Registered 501(c)(3) Public Charity. Federal Tax ID: 86-3186271