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• Wisconsin Craft Sponsorships 2026

  • Start
    09 Dec 2025
  • End
    30 Nov 2026

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  Wisconsin Craft, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is excited to offer meaningful sponsorship opportunities that strengthen creative community across our state.

  Your support helps:

  • Spark creativity and champion Wisconsin's makers

  • Build connections that bring artists and communities together 

  • Provide inclusive spaces where everyone can take part

  • Bring important professional programming to craft artists!

  • Honor craft heritage and inspire future makers
  • Fuel artist growth and opportunity statewide

  Learn More about Sponsorships

  We are flexible and ready to turn your ideas into impact. Reach out to customise your sponsorship.  
  Contact our Development Chairperson, Jean Wells:
  mailto:development@wisconsincraft.org

  Online Payments Accepted.

  Checks can be made out to WI Craft Inc. and mailed to:
  Wisconsin Craft
  8496 N 50th Street
  Brown Deer, WI 53223
  (Create an invoice via the registration form "Invoice Me")

  
  

  
  

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• 2026 Newsletter Ad Payment

  • Start
    01 Jan 2026
  • End
    31 Dec 2026
  • Location
    Friends of Fine Craft Digital Newsletter
  • Spaces left
    33

  Register

  Wisconsin Craft is excited to offer ad placements in our monthly Friends of Fine Craft Newsletter! This is a fantastic opportunity to promote your business, event, workshop, open call to artists, gallery exhibition, or services to a highly targeted audience of over 2,100 subscribers consisting of 250+ Wisconsin Craft Members, art enthusiasts, collectors, and creatives across Wisconsin.

  Ad Details:

  • Ad Placement Includes: 1 horizontal graphic, 1 clickable link(url)
  • Graphic Size: 1800 x 1200px (estimated 4" x 6" print)
  • Graphic Resolution: 144dpi (min) or 300dpi max
  • Graphic Format: .jpg or .jpeg 
  • Cost: $50 per Ad per Placement
  • Audience Reach: 26.6% open rate and 4.6% click rate - our Ads get the highest engagement in our Newsletters!

  Space is limited to a maximum of 3 ads per newsletter, ensuring your message gets noticed. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect directly with the fine craft community and share your offerings in a meaningful way.

  Month	Payment & Ad Content Due	Newsletter Published
  January	January 23	January 30
  February	February 20	February 27
  March	March 20	March 27
  April	April 17	April 24
  May	May 22	May 29
  June	June 19	June 26
  July	July 24	July 31
  August	August 21	August 28
  September	September 18	September 25
  October	October 23	October 30
  November	November 20	November 27
  December	December 18	December 25

  Ad content must be paid and submitted one week prior to the newsletter send date. Our newsletter is sent out on the last Friday of each month.
  

  Pay for your ad and complete the form. You will then receive an email with a google form link to submit your Ad content.

  View 2025 November Newsletter to get an idea of what our Friends and Fine Craft Monthly Newsletters look like. 

  
  

  Refund Policy: Thank you for supporting Wisconsin Craft. As a charitable arts organization, your contributions enable us to fulfill our mission of bringing art and creativity to communities across Wisconsin. Due to the nature of our work, all donations, membership dues, and event, exhibition, or program fees are considered final and non-refundable. If you need to cancel and have not received any goods or services in exchange for your payment, your fees can be recognized as a contribution to our organization.
  

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• 51st Morning Glory Art Fair: APPLICATION

  • When
    04 Feb 2026
  • Location
    Your Computer

  
  

  Join us for the 51st Morning Glory Art Fair, one of Wisconsin’s most beloved and longest-running fine art and craft events, returning May 30–31, 2026, to its historic home at The Marcus Performing Arts Center in downtown Milwaukee!

  We invite artists from across the country to apply for this juried event that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and connection. Morning Glory is known for its beautiful downtown setting, professional organization, and strong artist community — making it a must-attend show for seasoned exhibitors and emerging artists alike. 

  With this return comes another exciting change: Morning Glory Art Fair will now usher in the start of summer! Join us May 30–31, 2026 — the first weekend after Memorial Day — the perfect time to welcome the season and celebrate the arts in the heart of Milwaukee.

  Why the Change?

  After seven successful years at the Fiserv Forum plaza, we’re excited to return to The Marcus Performing Arts Center, which has completed a full landscape and grounds revitalization — now featuring grassy areas, shade trees, and a welcoming pedestrian layout. The date and location change will be setting us up for even better timing, weather, and artist participation moving forward.

  Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: February 4, 2026

  • Event Dates: May 30–31, 2026

  Start Your Application

  Want to stay in the loop? Subscribe to our Free Monthly Newsletter and be the first to receive artists updates and show announcements.

  To take your involvement a step further, we encourage you to become a member of Wisconsin Craft. Membership not only supports our mission of advancing fine craft in the Midwest — it also comes with exclusive benefits such as:

  • Additional perks at the Morning Glory Art Fair

  • Access to virtual and in-person educational programs

  • Digital marketing features on our website and social media

  You do not need to live in Wisconsin to join — and at just $50 per year, it’s a valuable investment in your creative business.

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• 2026 Creative Playground Exhibition

  • Start
    06 Feb 2026
  • End
    06 Mar 2026
  • Location
    Alverno College Art & Cultures Gallery, 3441 S. 39th St. in Alexia Hall, Milwaukee, WI

  
  

  Alverno College|Arts & Culture Gallery|MKE, WI 

  Exhibition Dates: Feb. 6, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026

  Opening Reception: February 13 from 5:00 - 7:30pm

  
  

  Engaging in playful collaboration allows us to break down barriers and encourages innovative thinking. It creates an environment where creativity and imagination can flourish, fostering a sense of fellowship and mutual respect.  By blending artistic techniques, we can spark new ideas, find joy in the process, and expand our creative repertoires.

   

  Please review the 2026 Creative Playground Prospectus in preparation for application requirements.  

  
  

  View Exhibition Prospectus 

  
  

  Thank you to all of our members who applied for the Creative Playground exhibition—your enthusiasm and creativity truly brought this call to life. The application process is now officially closed, and we can't wait to share what’s ahead!
  

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• 51st Morning Glory Art Fair

  • Start
    30 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    31 May 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Marcus Performing Arts Theater; 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

  MORNING GLORY ART FAIR
  

  May 30 & 31, 2026
  Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM - 5PM
  Outside the Marcus Performing Arts Theater

  929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

  The Morning Glory Art Fair brings together over 100 exceptional artists from across the region and beyond. Produced by Wisconsin Craft, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists and makers, the fair showcases art to wear and art for the home in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, wood, sculpture, mixed media, painting, photography, and more.

  Held outdoors in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, the Morning Glory Art Fair offers a vibrant and welcoming experience for art lovers of all ages. Visitors are invited to explore artist booths, meet the makers, and purchase original, handcrafted work directly from the artists. With its strong emphasis on quality, creativity, and craftsmanship, Morning Glory has built a reputation as a destination event for both collectors and first-time buyers.

  Free and open to the public, the Morning Glory Art Fair celebrates the connection between artists and community while supporting the cultural life of Wisconsin. Whether you are discovering new artists, adding to your collection, or simply enjoying a weekend surrounded by creativity, Morning Glory offers an inspiring and memorable art fair experience.

  Learn More

  Applications Close: February 4th, 2026

  For more application information click HERE. 

  If you are interested in receiving artists emails for Morning Glory, please sign-up here: Artist Email List
  

  For more events by Wisconsin Craft sign-up for our Friends of Fine Craft Newsletter

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• 8th MKE Studio Tour

  • Start
    03 Oct 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    04 Oct 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    28 various locations throughout Milwaukee County

  
  

  MKE Studio Tour

  Saturday, October 3, 10AM - 4 PM
  Sunday, October 4, 10AM - 4 PM

  Various Tour Stops around Milwaukee County

  The MKE Studio Tour is a free, family-friendly, self-guided art experience that invites the public inside the working studios of artists throughout Milwaukee County. This unique event offers a behind-the-scenes look at how art is made, giving visitors the opportunity to meet artists, learn about their creative processes, and purchase original handcrafted work directly from the makers.

  Featuring dozens of Wisconsin Craft artists across multiple studio locations, the tour highlights a wide range of fine craft and art mediums including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, wood, and more. Many studios offer live demonstrations, special activities, and interactive experiences, making the tour engaging for all ages.

  Organized by Wisconsin Craft, the MKE Studio Tour is designed to strengthen connections between artists and the community while supporting both emerging and established artists. Visitors are encouraged to plan their route using the digital map on the MKE Studio Tour website, pick up a printed brochure at any studio stop, and make a day—or a weekend—of exploring Milwaukee’s vibrant creative community.

  Visit the Studio Tour Website

  Applications Open: February 2026 

  For more application information click HERE. 

  If you are interested in receiving artists emails for MKE Studio Tour, please sign-up here: Artist Email List

  For more events by Wisconsin Craft sign-up for our Friends of Fine Craft Newsletter

  
  

  
  

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