Name: Hawthorne Open Space Art Fair- Madison, WI
Start: 2026-05-16T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Hawthorne Open Space at Hawthorne Elementary School

Hawthorne Open Space Art Fair- Madison, WI

We're excited to announce our First Annual Hawthorne Open Space Art Fair!
This community-focused public event will feature local & regional artists and craftspeople. It is a free, outdoor, family-friendly fair that is designed to connect the Madison community and artists who specialize in diverse, original, and handmade artwork & crafts, at multiple price points.
It is conveniently located a few steps south of the bus stop at East Washington Ave & Fair Oaks Ave/ Wright Street. This is a rain or shine event and also includes free parking at the school and throughout the neighborhood.
Highlights include-
Artist Booths: Browse/shop for unique pieces
Special Note: The Hawthorne Elementary Students will be displaying & selling their art, stop by their booth!
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Mark your calendar. We look forward to enjoying this day with you!
Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Hawthorne Open Space at Hawthorne Elementary School (Lexington Avenue, Madison, WI)

Keywords: Art Fair 2026, Madison WI Events, Local Artists, Fine Art, Handmade Crafts

NOTE: If you are an artist and are interested in showcasing your work, see below.
Submission requirements: Send via email, 3 to 5 high-quality images of your work, an artist/ craft statement, and a "booth shot"(if available) to: [email protected]. Once chosen, you will be required to submit your fee with check or Venmo. Fees are non-refundable.
Artist Fee: A flat fee of $50/ per artist per booth space, with a 50% off incentive for the first 20 artists. There are no additional fees.
Fee includes: 10’x10’ space for your WHITE tent, mass-marketing exposure, artists featured on Hawthorne Neighborhood Association website, and lanyard w/booth name(given when you register on the day of the event). Registration will be at the Hawthorne Open Space Gazebo, on the day of the event. Artists will receive complimentary water & snacks- available at the Gazebo.
Application deadline: March 31, 2026