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A past Art 64 event.
A past Art 64 event.
media release: The Midwest’s largest bracket-style live painting tournament is coming back to The Village of Wauwatosa for the 4th year! June 6th 5–8pm; June 7th 10am-4:30pm.
For the last three years, ART 64 has taken over The Village of Wauwatosa streets and has become a must attend event for artists and spectators alike. In a head-to-head, bracket-style painting tournament, 64 artists paint live over the course of two days. Each round will be the theme/subject of each artist’s choice. Each artist is given a set period of time to paint a work of art – 60 minutes in round 1, 75 minutes in round 2, and 90 minutes in round 3 (the final round.)
During each round of competition, spectators both in-person and virtually are encouraged to watch artists showcase their talents and vote for their favorites to advance to the next round. (Artist live streaming is encouraged!)
All participating artists are incentivized throughout the competition with the grand prize being $20,000. In addition, all paintings will be available for sale through an online auction at the conclusion of the event.*
*The winning painting will be hung up at Wauwatosa City Hall.
FRIDAY:
Today's Event Schedule:
- 5-6 PM: Round 1 of Competition, Featuring 64 Artists
- 6-7 PM: ART 64 Team Photographs the Artwork for Voting
- 7-7:45 PM: Voting Open for Round 1
- 7:45–8:00 PM: Tallying of Votes
- 8 PM: Announcement of the 32 Artists Advancing to the 2nd Round! After Party at Cafe Hollander & Buckatabon
Activities
- North Shore Bank Family Play Zone – Visit Root Common Park for Kids Activities, Face Painting, Bubbles & Crafting Stations!
- The Flower Lady Photo Opp
- Henna
- Spin Art
- Marbling Art
- Caricatures
- Recycled Rainbow Sculpture
- Bentley’s Pet Corner
- Main Stage Performances (See Schedule)
Featured Emcee
- Radio Milwaukee’s Dori Zori
Featured Restaurant Pairings
- Café Hollander – Frites (Fries) Cone & High Speed Wit
- Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club – Cheese Curds & Old Fashioned
- Tabal Chocolate – Strawberries & Dubai Chocolate
- The Village Cheese Shop – Charcuterie On The Go & Rose Wine
- Lucky Joe's – Walking Taco & Paloma
Food Trucks & Other Vendors
- BelAir Cantina
- Sweet Smoke Barbecue (Friday Only)
- Chillwaukee
- Tots on the Street (Saturday Only)
- Junior's Smoked BBQ (Saturday Only)
- Versie's Cookies
- Peony & Thistle Flower Bouquets
Remember that all paintings (with the exception of the final round winning piece) will be available to bid on via online silent auction. Photos of the artwork will be added after each round ends. If you wish, feel free to create your account in advance for easier bidding. If you need help, view our online silent auction instructions and information here.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for live updates on voting so you can help decide who advances! Full schedule and event info is available at discoverart64.com
See you soon!
More information:
→ See the Competition & Main Stage Schedule