June 5 & 6, 2026

The nation’s largest live bracket-style painting tournament is coming back to The Village of Wauwatosa for the 5th year!

June 5th 5–8pm
June 6th 10am-4:30pm

For the last four 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 round will be the theme/subject of each artist’s choice. Each artist is given a set period of time to paint a work of art – 60 minutes in round 1, 75 minutes in round 2, and 90 minutes in round 3 (the final round.)

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. (Artist live streaming is encouraged!)

All participating artists are incentivized throughout the competition with the grand prize being $20,000. In addition, all paintings will be available for sale.

What to expect in 2026

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 2025, ART 64 saw over 400 applicants whose geographic location spanned over 37 states and 16 countries. 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.