ART 64 Coming to Wauwatosa, WI
June 7 & 8, 2024
ART 64 is hosted by Discover Wauwatosa & presented by North Shore Bank.
Relive ART 64 2023
The Midwest’s largest bracket-style live painting tournament is coming back to the Village of Wauwatosa for the 3rd year!
June 7 & 8, 2024
For the last two years, ART 64 has taken over The Village of Wauwatosa streets and has become a must attend event for artists and spectators alike. In a head-to-head, bracket-style painting tournament, 64 artists paint live over the course of two days. Each artist is given 60 minutes to paint a predetermined theme on canvas.
During each round of competition, spectators both in-person and virtually, are encouraged to watch artists showcase their talents and vote for their favorites to advance to the next round.
All participating artists are incentivized throughout the competition with the grand prize being $20,000. In addition, all paintings will be available for sale through an online auction at the conclusion of the event.*
*The winning painting will be hung up at Wauwatosa City Hall.
What to expect in 2024
A truly unique experience awaits every artist and spectator that attends each year. In addition to the art competition, visitors will be encouraged to explore The Village of Wauwatosa which includes dozens of restaurants, shops and experiences.
In 2024, ART 64 saw a 31% increase in applicants whose geographic location spans over 10 states. The increase in interest and participation will only help support our goal of making this the best live art competition in the Midwest – a must see event!
Be sure to check back and follow us on social to learn more about new vendors and experiences being added weekly up until the event.
2023 Final ART 64 Tournament Bracket:
2023 Winner: Lori Ehlke
“ART 64 is like no other art competition out there. As an artist, I loved the interaction with the public and being able to be part of such a well organized and fun event. I enjoyed meeting other artists and art enthusiasts…it was such an amazing family oriented celebration of art and I encourage all to be a part of the experience.”
2022 Winner: Ben Otten
“ART 64 was honestly the best event I’ve participated in. The caliber of artists was amazing. The Village of Wauwatosa was not only an amazing venue, but the support of the village & their respective vendors was unmatched. The event ran the weekend without a single hiccup, even despite tricky weather conditions. This crew knows exactly what they’re doing and how to run the best artist-centered event I’ve seen.”
