19th Annual
Juried Fine Arts & Crafts Show Artist Application
Arts on the Square — Aug. 16, 2025
Online application below
WCAB’s 2025 Fine Arts & Crafts Show is under the trees of beautiful City Square in the heart of Waupaca.
Main Street is busy and bustling.
Sidewalks have beautiful gathering and sitting areas.
Embedded poetry delights shoppers on both sides of the street.
25 - 3D Alley Art Murals surprise shoppers.
A Downtown-wide sound system gives Waupaca the ability to set a mood for special events!
Artists: The Details!
Arts on the Square Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday, Aug. 16. 2025
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
City Square — Downtown Waupaca
Waupaca’s Arts on the Square is more than just an art show—it's a celebration of art, music and creative energy in a thriving artistic community. Set in the charming town of Waupaca, adjacent to the Chain of Lakes, this event draws thousands of art lovers, collectors, and tourists, making it the perfect stage for artists to showcase and sell their work.
Booth Set Up
Easy Drive-up Loading
Most booths on grass, under trees
Friday Night set-up (tents only)
Free Friday night Street Dance with food and beverages to celebrate the weekend
Free Coffee & Muffins the day of the show!
Day of Show
Booth Sitters available as needed!
$750 in cash prizes, including Best of Show
Tourist and second-home destination with a reputation for high-quality, handmade art — people come looking for quality treasures.
Make a weekend of it and enjoy the beauty of our wonderful Chain O’ Lakes while you’re here!
Marketing
Weeklong art festivities are scheduled before Saturday’s art show and sale.
Online, social media, and news media promotion of the show.
List of selected artists included in printed and online marketing materials.
Application Process
Apply & Pay Online
Fill out the Application Form & submit both the Booth Fee ($90) and Jury Fee ($10) payments.
Email four labeled images, and 1 booth shot to bjc9009@gmail.com. Applications are not complete without photos. If selected, your photos will be used to promote the Fine Arts Show.
Artist notification will be by email after May 15, 2025
OR
Apply by Mail
Include booth fee of $90
Include jury fee of $10 (non-refundable)
Include five labeled images, and 1 booth shot.
Include self-addressed, stamped envelope for artist notification.
Waupaca Community Arts Board
P.O. Box 88, Waupaca, WI 54981
Direct any questions to Bev Crane at bjc9009@gmail.com
Stay Tuned
We’re Busy Planning!
Keep checking back to our website for a complete description of performers, workshops, food vendors, and special events that will make Waupaca’s 2025 ARTicipation Week and Arts on the Square something to remember and something to celebrate!