--- title: Whitefish Bay Art Fest 2027 description: Juried outdoor art fair in downtown Whitefish Bay, WI, with about 100 exhibitor spaces; artists keep all sales income. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/cd480247-e3d0-4114-abed-9ef46fefb0a0 type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Festival/fair organization: Amdur Productions organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/amdur-productions deadline: "2027-01-18" entryFee: 30 USD location: Whitefish Bay, WI, United States isOnline: false --- # Whitefish Bay Art Fest 2027 **Hosted by:** Amdur Productions **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Whitefish Bay, WI, United States | **Deadline:** January 18, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $30 ## About This Program ### About This Call The 8th Annual Whitefish Bay Art Fest is a juried art festival organized by Amdur Productions in downtown Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, an affluent village 8 miles north of Milwaukee. The festival will take place along a vibrant tree-lined street with approximately 100 exhibitor spaces. Whitefish Bay has a population of nearly 15,000 with almost 40% of residents earning incomes over $150,000 annually. Artists keep all sales income from the show. Amdur Productions staff will be present throughout the festival to assist with load-in, booth sitting, and setup/takedown. Load-in is available Friday evening and Saturday morning with close artist parking provided at no additional cost. Equipment rentals (tents, weights, tables, chairs) and pro-panel walls are available for additional fees. Overnight security is provided. Booth space fees are $525 for 12' x 10' spaces and $1,050 for 20' x 10' spaces, with a $200 corner fee upgrade. All work must be original and created by the artist(s). Application deadline is January 18, 2027, with notifications by February 18, 2027. Registration forms and show fees are due March 18, 2027. Late applications are accepted starting February 19, 2027 with additional fees of $20 per festival starting March 19, 2027. Refunds are available until April 1, 2027 (less $50). ### Festival Highlights - Suburban setting - Artist Sales: Artists keep all their sales income from the show. - Exhibitor Spaces: About 100 - Staff Support: Amdur Productions staff is present on site throughout the entire festival to assist artists from load in to load out. - Load-in: Friday evening and Saturday morning load-in available. Artists will be able to drive up to or very close to their booth space and unload their vehicle. - Booth Sitting: Amdur Productions staff is available to booth sit for artists throughout the entire festival. - Artist Parking: Amdur Productions reserves close day parking for artists at no additional cost. - Equipment Rental: Tent, tent weights, tables, and chairs are available for rent. Fees apply. - ProPanel Rental: Limited "pro-panel" walls available on a first come/first served basis. Fees apply. - Set Up/Take Down Help: Available on a scheduled pre-reserved time. Fees apply. - Hotel Rooms: Amdur Productions works to provide discounts at local hotels. - Awards: Bestowed at the festival - Marketing: A large multi-layered marketing plan supports this show with digital advertisements, radio, posters, street banners, social media, and direct mail postcards. - Security: Overnight security is provided. ### Rules and Regulations - All artwork submitted to jury, displayed and presented for sale must be created, designed and made or made under the direct supervision of the accepted artist(s). All artwork shown must be for sale. - An artist may apply in more than one category, but not twice in the same category. - Jewelry created through fabrication and casting is allowed if the original casts are made by the artist. No commercial casts/molds allowed. - Photography/Digital art: original work made by the hands of the photographer is allowed; all printing must be done by the photographer or under their supervision. - Art collaborators (up to two artists in total) producing a single body of work qualify as an exhibitor. - No work made solely by apprentices or employees is allowed. All artwork must be made in the country the artist resides in. - Buy/sell items are strictly prohibited from all or part of an artist's booth. - Multiples: limited editions up to 500, signed and numbered, are allowed; reproductions may occupy up to 10 linear feet of booth. - AI art is permitted when clearly identified as AI-created; the applying artist must be the "author" and must attend in person if selected. ### Booth Information and Fees - 12' Wide by 10' Deep Space Fee: $525 - 20' Wide by 10' Deep Space Fee: $1,050 - Corner Fee Upgrade: Additional $200 - Spaces are typically 12' wide x 10' deep; white tents only, tables skirted to the ground. - Double and corner spaces may be requested but are not guaranteed. - Tents must withstand wind/rain and be weighted at least 50 pounds per leg, connected with rope or straps (no bungee cords, cinder blocks, or water jugs). ### Refund and Cancellation Policy Application fees are non-refundable. Cancellations must be submitted in writing by email. Artists who cancel on or before April 1, 2027 receive a refund of amounts paid toward the booth, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after April 1, 2027; credit can instead be transferred to another 2027 Amdur Productions festival for a $125 fee. ### Jury Details - Average applications submitted each year: 170 - Average artists selected from jury: 103 - Average jury-exempt artists invited: 12 - Returning artists are selected based on having received an award. - Images are viewed by jurors on a computer monitor and scored on a 1-7 scale by a single jury panel covering all medium categories, scored separately from various locations. - The jury process is closed to observation. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Disciplines:** All disciplines - **Note:** All artwork submitted to jury, displayed and presented for sale at festivals must be created, designed and made or made under the direct supervision of the accepted artist(s). All artwork shown must be for sale. An artist may apply in more than one category, but not twice in the same category. Jewelry created through fabrication and casting is allowed if the original casts are made by the artist; no commercial casts/molds are allowed. For photography and digital art, original work made by the hands of the photographer is allowed, and all printing must be done by the photographer or under their supervision. Art collaborators (up to two artists in total) producing a single body of work qualify as an exhibitor, and must note the collaboration on the application with work signed by both. No work made solely by apprentices or employees is allowed, and all artwork must be made in the country the artist resides in. Buy/sell items are strictly prohibited. Limited editions, hand-manipulated by the artist and numbered up to 500, qualify as original work; mechanical reproductions including giclee and iris prints must be signed and numbered up to 500, displayed on up to 10 linear feet of the booth. Art made with or by Artificial Intelligence is accepted when clearly identified as AI-created art, and the applying artist must be the AI art's author and must attend in person if selected. ### Additional Requirements - 5 images (a booth shot is required) - Application fee: $30.00 ($25.00 early bird through November 30, 2026) - Up to 2 applications may be submitted for this show ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 24, 2026 - **Deadline:** January 18, 2027 - **Program Start:** July 10, 2027 - **Program End:** July 11, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** info@amdurproductions.com **Phone:** 847-926-4300 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://amdurproductions.com/whitefish-bay-art-fest-application-info/