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A past Art Walk Middleton.

A past Art Walk Middleton.

media release: The Middleton Public Arts Committee is working on plans for 2025 Art Walk Middleton, a one-day art fair held in downtown Middleton.

Art Walk will be held on May 17 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Terrace Avenue. In addition to display and sales by regional artists, festival events also include art demonstrations, live music, a silent art auction and food trucks.

Musicians this year will include Too Sick Charlie, Blue Spruce and Some assembly required and music is located on in the bier garden at Capital Brewery. 

Art demonstrations will include glass blowing, pottery, wood carving and caricatures. 

The silent auction will feature donated pieces from artists that are taking part in Art Walk. “This year we are changing the way we conduct the silent auction because managing it has been a bit chaotic in previous years. Instead of the silent auction table, we will have the silent auction items in the artist booth with the bidding sheet. We hope this will streamline the process,” Michelle Phillips, Middleton Public Arts Committee Chair.

In addition, more food trucks have been added to the event. In past years the event had five food trucks, but after vendors ran out of food in 2024, the committee decided to add 3 additional food trucks.

Artists who would like to display and sell their work are asked to fill out an application and submit three photos of their work. The entrants are limited to fine art such as painting, ceramics, wood or metal work, jewelry, fiber etc. Crafts will not be considered for Art Walk.

Artists will be displaying works outdoors and are responsible for set-up and take-down of their booths. There is a $150 fee to exhibit for selected artists. Payment will be requested upon acceptance to the show. The fee includes online listing, listing on the City of Middleton Facebook page and website.

The deadline to apply for Art Walk is April 15, and the online application can be found at: bit.ly/4hjppQQ

“We had a very successful event last year with over 50 artists selling their work last year and we hope to keep that momentum going. Currently, we have over 50 applicants for this year’s Art Walk,” stated Phillips, who added that the number of spaces will be limited to 65 this year.

“We want to grow the festival incrementally rather than biting off more than we can chew, so we are adding an addition 10 spaces this year,” Phillis explained, “And we encourage you to get your applications in before we fill up.”

The Art Walk planning committee is currently working on details for the event. If you are interested in joining the planning committee, contact Phillips at 319-521-4486 or starbrightgraphics@gmail.com

To volunteer the day of the event, visit: https://tinyurl.com/4d5pvznb

If you would like to be an Art Walk Sponsor, donations can be made by sending a check to the City of Middleton, 7426 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI 53562, with Art Walk Sponsorship in memo.