Art Fair on the Square
Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, 2024
About
Admission Free
One of the Midwest’s most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts will return to the Capitol Square on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, 2024, as MMoCA presents the 66th annual Art Fair on the Square.
With its mix of music, entertainment, and outdoor dining, as well as over 500 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, the fair draws nearly 200,000 visitors to Madison’s Capitol Square.
2024 Art Fair Schedule
Saturday, July 13, 2024 (9 AM–6 PM)
Sunday, July 14, 2024 (10 AM–5 PM)
Artist Application
Applications for the 2024 Art Fair on the Square are now closed. Jurors are reviewing the applications and notifications will be sent out by March 25, 2024.
Sponsorship
Sponsors of the Art Fair on the Square help MMoCA offer free Museum admission to nearly 200,000 visitors annually and provide ongoing education programs for the community.
VOLUNTEER
Teamwork makes the dream work! Volunteers greet guests at the fair, provide breaks for exhibiting artists, and more.
2023 Participating Artists
Peruse a list of the artists that participated in the 2023 Art Fair on the Square.
2023 Program
The program contains the artist listing, map, entertainment lineup, list of food vendors, featured artist profile, and more.
Entertainment
Art Fair on the Square features a diverse lineup of music and dance performances all weekend long at three different stages!
Food Vendors
Applications to be a food vendor at the 2024 Art Fair on the Square are now open.
Official Hotel
MMoCA welcomed DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown as the official hotel sponsor of the 2024 Art Fair on the Square. This contemporary property offers complimentary, local shuttle service and also goes to and from the Dane County Regional Airport. Ideally located in the heart of Downtown Madison, guests can easily walk to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, the Kohl Center, Capitol Square, MMoCA, Overture Center for the Arts, and the vibrant State Street shopping and entertainment district.
Parking
Admission is free to this grand summertime event! Simply navigate to Madison’s Capitol Square and enjoy a weekend of fun.
You can find a variety of parking options in downtown Madison with the Parking Utility website or the downtown parking map. See current vacant parking spots.
Past Programs
2023 Sponsors
We thank the generous sponsors of the 2023 Art Fair on the Square. Their incredible support helped make the 2023 event successful and memorable for nearly 200,000 visitors.