Agora Art Fair

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Art in the Wind at Agora Art Fair.

press release: Over 100 Wisconsin Artists will be showcased in the 10th Annual Fitchburg Agora Art Fair set amid the stunning architecture of Agora and the natural prairie landscape of southern Wisconsin.  We are proud to feature local and regional artists from every medium including painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glass, metals, woodwork, mixed media, fiber and sculpture. Featured Artist include: Steven Wagner, Cassius Callendar, Bruce Johnson,  Kevin Kitto, Paula Sparks, Barbara Westfall, Kerri Shannon and many other familiar Wisconsin Artists.

Besides the wonderful art, there are plenty of other activities, including live music on two stages, a  Wisconsin Craft Brew & Wine Garden, a Children’s Art Yard, local food and beverage choices, retailer specials, and returning this year, the Hand-On Art Experience – why should the kids have all the fun!

Expanding this year is Art in the Wind – A kite-flying exhibition that showcases unique, one of a kind kites that “paint” the sky over the Festival grounds.

Live Music Lineup includes: The Madison Flute Club, Red Hot Horn Dawgs, West Side Andy featuring Reverend Raven & the CSAB, Bi Dana and Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz.

We’ve added more local restaurants this year with expanded offering and diversity.  They include: Surya Café, Liliana’s, Rolling Pin Bake Shop, Soho Gourmet Cuisine, Sabor Queretano, Jakarta Cafe, Slide, Yum Yum Home-Made Ice Cream, and Chippy’s Kettle Corn. Selections will include brats, hot dogs, dumplings, tacos, chicken, wraps, salads, jambalaya, sliders, pastries, beer, wine, lemonade, coffee, and soda. We will be offering vegan and gluten free-options.

The Wisconsin Craft Brewery Beer Garden will be operated by the Fitchburg Chamber Business and Visitors Bureau.  Wisconsin’s best brews and wines will be flowing next to the Capital Stage with live music all day.  Table seating will also be available in this area.

The Children’s Art Yard, sponsored by Magic 98, will be a fundraiser for Woods Hollow Children’s Center and feature a variety of art projects for kids of all ages to have fun and be creative.  This area will be hosted under the shade of the Agora Pavilion. Nominal fees apply.

The Hands-On Art Experience presented by Yahara Bay Distillery and Dane Arts Mural Arts will have opportunities for adults to paint their own masterpieces and participate in a Community Art Project that will be created at the Art Fair and placed at a civic location within the City of Fitchburg.

Our event would not be possible without Sponsorship from the following organizations:  Promega Corporation, Capital Brewery, Yahara Bay Distillery, Madison Essentials Magazine, Magic 98, Fitchburg Star/Connect Fitchburg, the Agora, Fitchburg Center, and the Fitchburg Chamber Visitor and Business Bureau.

This event is free to attend and open to the public.  The Agora Art Fair takes place rain or shine.  Plenty of free parking will be available with free shuttles running throughout the day from the surrounding parking areas.  Volunteer opportunities are available.

The Agora is located two miles south of Highway 12/18 (Beltline) off Fish Hatchery Road.