Art Fair on the Square
Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025
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 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025, as MMoCA presents the 67th 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.
2025 Art Fair Schedule
Saturday, July 12, 2025 (9 AM–6 PM)
Sunday, July 13, 2025 (10 AM–5 PM)
2024 Participating Artists
Peruse a list of participating artists in the 2024 Art Fair on the Square.
2024 Program
Find all the details about this year’s Art Fair on the Square, including a map of the event, lists of artists and food vendors, and the schedule of entertainers.
VOLUNTEER
Teamwork makes the dream work! Volunteers greet guests at the fair, provide breaks for exhibiting artists, and more.
Entertainment
Art Fair on the Square features a diverse lineup of music and dance performances all weekend long at three different stages!
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.
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.
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.
Artist Application
Applications for the 2024 Art Fair on the Square are now closed. Applications for the 2025 Art Fair on the Square will open in November.
Past Programs
2024 Sponsors
We thank the generous sponsors of the 2024 Art Fair on the Square. Their incredible support helps making the 2024 event successful and memorable for nearly 200,000 visitors.
GOLD
SILVER
FRIENDS OF THE FAIR
Vikki and Tim Enright