Join WAAC!

WAAC exists to create and further opportunities for artists within the state to share, sell, and connect with collectors through art fairs and exhibitions. We believe that the arts are a fundamental part to community growth and expression and work hard to expand access to creativity and the arts.

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Why become a member?

Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople, Inc. (WAAC) strives to promote the rich fabric of Wisconsin's visual arts. Formed in 1980, WAAC is a statewide organization with approximately 400 members consisting of fine artists and craftspeople.

Annual Member Events

WAAC hosts two annual art fairs in Madison, Wisconsin exclusively for Wisconsin based exhibitors: the Art Fair Off the Square on the second weekend of July and the Winter Art Fair Off the Square on the second weekend of November.

WAAC also hosts an annual exhibit of members' work at the U.W. Hospital in Madison. This month-long February show is open to all current members, with no image submission or jurying required.

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Support for Young People in the Arts

WAAC encourages young artists by providing funding for educational programs and incorporating children’s events into its art fairs. WAAC is passionate about supporting the Wisconsin Art Education Association (WAEA), which involves K-12 children statewide in the arts.

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WAAC Words & Community Connection

WAAC members receive WAACWords, a newsletter featuring information on our art fairs and other WAAC news. WAAC hosts workshops for members on marketing, legal issues, and other art-related topics during our Annual Membership Meeting each March or April.

WAAC Membership Form

Membership is FREE to all Wisconsin artists and craftspeople age 18 or older who design and create their own original artwork.

Membership is granted upon application to the Art Fair Off the Square and/or the Winter Art Fair Off the Square. There is no need to submit an additional application for membership.

Memberships expire on March 31 each year.

Following review and approval of the content, your name, city of residence, medium, and website will be listed in the WAAC Artist Directory. Artist directory is updated twice a year.

First name

Last name

Address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Phone

Website

Medium

Are you part of a two-person team?

Yes

If yes, please the second person's information:

I would like my information posted in the online member directory.

Yes

Would you like any of your information withheld from the member directory?

I wish to become a member of WAAC.