Wausau Festival of Arts

04/18/2026

A familiar face and celebrated talent, Pete Sandker was the 2025 Best of Show winner and perennial favorite among festival-goers. Continue reading on our blog. http://www.wausaufoa.org/blog-1/award-winning-artist-pete-sandker
Or link in bio.

03/04/2026

03/02/2026

September 12-13 2026
Downtown Wausau

The Wausau Festival of Arts has been Central Wisconsin’s largest outdoor arts festival since 1965. Each fall, more than 100 juried fine artists showcase and sell their work. Visitors can explore a wide variety of art—fiber, pottery, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, glass, and more—creating a one‑of‑a‑kind shopping experience at the start of Wisconsin’s autumn season.

The festival is proudly run by a dedicated board and a team of volunteers who work year‑round to support the Wausau area community. With Zoe serving as our Festival Coordinator, we continue to build an event that celebrates creativity, connection, and the vibrant spirit of the arts in Central Wisconsin.

02/26/2026

Visual artists — One Month Left to Apply!
The Festival of Arts in Wausau, Wisconsin is right around the corner, and we’re looking for talented artists to join us this September.

Applying is simple through Zapplication — all you need is:
• Your artist bio
• Photos of your work
• A booth photo

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13978

That’s it. Quick, easy, and your chance to share your art with thousands of passionate art lovers from across the Midwest.

This festival is more than a show — it’s a community. A place where creativity thrives, connections are made, and artists feel truly supported.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, now’s the time.
One month left — apply today!

02/22/2026

Suprematism
Nikolai Suetin

01/06/2026

🎨 Wausau Festival of Arts – 2026 Artist Applications Now Open!

The Wausau Festival of Arts is now accepting artist applications through ZAPP for the 2026 festival located in downtown Wausau. Applications are open January 5 through March 31, 2026. Be one of 120 artists featured in Central Wisconsin’s largest outdoor arts festival.

All artwork must be original and created by the exhibiting artist.

Eligible categories include:

Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Digital Art, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wood, Metal and Graphic Art

Apply here
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13978
For more information
https://www.wausaufoa.org/

01/04/2026

A Spotlight on Zoe Morning
A new blog post 🎨

If you are an artist, you’ve almost certainly shared a conversation with her. If you’re a festival-goer, you’ve felt the impact of her planning. Zoe Morning is an indispensable part of the Wausau Festival of Arts (WFoA), serving as the Festival Coordinator—the vital link between our artists and the board that keeps the festival thriving year after year.
Continued on the blog. Link in bio or ➡️

https://www.wausaufoa.org/blog-1/a-spotlight-on-zoe-morning

11/21/2025

Artist Gary Carle

Honoring a Creative Contributor to Wausau Festival of Arts 🧑‍🎨

The Wausau Festival of Arts has thrived thanks to the talents of many artists — and one of them, Gary Carle, has been a steady creative force behind our promotional designs for decades.
Our latest blog post celebrates Gary’s contributions and the artistic vision he’s shared with the festival year after year.
Read the story and see how his work has helped shape the festival’s look: Wausaufoa.org/blog or link in bio

10/17/2025

The magic of the Wausau Festival of Arts lies in the art—and the incredible people who bring it to life. We’re excited to kick off our new blog series, Festival Stories, where we celebrate the artists, community members, and dreamers who make our festival weekend unforgettable.

First up: Meet Leah Reynolds, a gifted artist from north-central Wisconsin and our 2025 Emerging Artist! Her passion and creativity shine through every piece. Discover Leah’s story and learn what it means to be an emerging artist at the Wausau Festival of Arts: link in bio & https://www.wausaufoa.org/blog-1/2025-emerging-artist

Interested in being part of the magic in 2026? Whether you’re an artist, volunteer, or supporter, we’ll be sharing tips and info throughout the year to help you get involved.

09/21/2025

Today, we remember our dear friend and longtime supporter Agnes "Aggie" Gund, who passed away yesterday.
For over 50 years, Aggie stood by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, championing their vision with her generosity and friendship. Her belief in their work and her encouragement were a source of strength throughout decades of projects that transformed landscapes and redefined public art.
We are deeply grateful for her service on the Board of the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation, where she guided us with wisdom and care during three important years.
Aggie's legacy lives on not only through her extraordinary contributions to the arts, but also in the memories of those who had the privilege of working alongside her and calling her a friend.
She will be profoundly missed, but her spirit of kindness, courage, and support will remain with us always.
Image: Agnes Gund in her New York apartment with Christo's "Wrapped Champagne Bottles (1965)" and Mark Rothko's "Two Greens and Red Stripe (1964)". Photo: Stefan Ruiz for Vogue