Frequently Asked Questions

For Attendees:

  • In addition to live painting, the event will have food and drinks available for purchase including from sponsors Cafe Hollander and Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club, live music and performances, and pop-up activities from local businesses. Stop by the North Shore Bank Family Play Zone in Root Common Park, which features kids activities & crafting stations.

    Paintings will be available for purchase via an online auction and, on Saturday, an artist market. Visit the Family Play Zone in Root Common Park with Kids Activities & Crafting Stations!

  • Food and beverages can be purchased from any of the local restaurants in the area. Additionally, Lowlands Group (Cafe Hollander and Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club) is the official beverage sponsor and will serve beer, wine, and alcohol-free options.

  • No, you do not need to register in advance. Voting can be found on the ART 64 website on event days. More detailed voting info will be available at the event and below.

  • Visit art64tosa.com/voting OR scan the QR code on signage throughout the event by pointing your phone's camera and tapping the link that appears on your screen.

    Voting will open approximately 45 minutes after each round completes.*

    Check the web page, follow the @ART64 social media channels, and listen to onsite announcements for voting opening times.

    Follow the instructions on the web page to cast your vote for your favorite paintings! You must vote for every matchup.

    In the final round with 16 artists, you will only select the one (1) artist you want to win ART 64.

    Make sure to fill in the information in the form fields below the voting and hit the "ENTER" button before the voting end time or else your vote will not be counted.** You may only vote one time each round.

    **Voting will be open for 30-45 minutes only. All votes must be cast within that period. Any votes still in progress at the close of the voting period will not be counted.

    *Photos of the paintings will be uploaded to the voting platform after the round ends in preparation for voting. Feel free to mingle with artists, browse and bid on the artwork, or grab a beverage while you wait for voting to go live! This is a dynamic event, and the times listed on signage are subject to change. Please be patient.

  • Still need help voting? Visit the Information Tent near Root Common Park or find one of our helpful volunteers (in orange shirts) to assist you!

  • All ages are welcome!

  • Handicapped parking spaces can be found in the public parking lot on Harwood Avenue west of the foot bridge.

  • Please send your questions to art64tosa@newaukee.com.

For Buying Artwork:

  • Yes! All artwork will be available to purchase at the artist market and display area located on W State Street.

  • Yes, browsing is encouraged!

For Artists:

  • All participants will receive money for participating, increasing based on the round they reach in the competition. The sole winner of ART 64 will receive $20,000 in total.

  • Artist check-in will be from 3:00-4:00PM on Friday, June 5th for all 64 artists.

  • Artist check-in will be next to Root Common Park, on Harwood Avenue.

  • Discover Wauwatosa will provide all artists with the following:

    BLICK Canvases (one per round; see sizes below)
    Standing Easel
     4'x2' Table & Chair (with tablecloth)
    Water (Bring your own preferred container!)

    You may bring your own materials instead of the provided ones. However, you are responsible for all other necessary supplies.

    Canvas Guidelines: You may use alternative surfaces, but they must match the required sizes and be completely blank at the start (only white/clear primer allowed). Reference photos ARE permitted.

    Tournament Rounds

    Round 1 – Friday, June 5 | 5:00 PM
    12x12" Canvas | 60 minutes | Artist’s Choice

    Round 2 – Saturday, June 6 | 10:00 AM
    16x20" Canvas | 75 minutes | Artist’s Choice except animals!

    Round 3 – Saturday, June 6 | 1:30 PM
    24x36" Canvas | 90 minutes | Artist’s Choice except boats!

  • Artists are solely responsible for all other necessary supplies and materials relating to the creation of their work, including but not limited to: utensils, paint, battery-operated lighting for easels (if desired), etc.

    ***Provided that some artists have different mediums, needs, and preferences, each artist may bring their own canvases/papers if they wish so long as they are 12×12” for the first round, 16×20” for the second round, and 24×36” for the final round. Artists may gesso their canvas white only. Artists may NOT pre-draw/paint on their canvas.***

  • No – this year, there are no predetermined themes and artists can paint whatever subject they would like each round, except that we ask artists to refrain from painting animals in round 2 and from painting boats in round 3.

  • Artists may pre-apply white gesso ONLY to create a smooth surface for painting. No other drawing, colors or paint can be pre-applied.

  • Artists will have 60 minutes in round 1, 75 minutes in round 2, and 90 minutes in round 3 (the final round.)

  • During the tournament, paintings will be hung on a display beneath the 20x30’ tent located on W State Street.

    Discover Wauwatosa will sell all artwork. If sold, artists will receive 70% of sale and 30% commission will go toward funding the following year’s ART 64 program.

    If artists do not claim unsold artwork within 30 days, the artist waives their right to their artwork and it will become the property of City of Wauwatosa to donate, repurpose, or discard.

    All artists grant Discover Wauwatosa the right to use the name, likeness, and artwork for promotional purposes.

  • Send your questions to art64tosa@newaukee.com.

 

General Questions:

  • ART 64 is a two-day bracket-style tournament taking place in The Village of Wauwatosa, highlighting diverse, nationwide artists and local businesses, presented by Discover Wauwatosa.

    In three rounds, artists are paired to go head-to-head and given a set timeframe to create a work of art.

    Members of the public, both in-person and virtually, are invited to watch the paintings come to life and vote for their favorite artists to advance online. (Artist live streaming is encouraged!) 

    All participants receive money for participating, increasing based on the round they reach in the competition. The sole winner of ART 64 receives $20,000 in total.

  • • Friday, June 5th, 2026 from 5:00-8:00PM

    • Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 10:00AM-5:00PM

    • Rain Date: Sunday, June 7th, 2026

  • The Village of Wauwatosa, along the closed State Street, Harwood Avenue, and Underwood Avenue, and at the Root Common Park. (7700 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213)

  • In plein aire, outside, scattered around the streets of The Village of Wauwatosa. (7700 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213)

  • If there is light weather, artists will work under tents to continue the competition. If there is heavy weather, the rain date is scheduled for Sunday, June 7th, 2026.

  • Round 1 - Friday, 5:00-6:00PM

    Round 2 - Saturday, 10:00-11:00AM

    Round 3 - Saturday, 1:30-3:00PM

  • There will be announcements at Root Common Park after each round has ended:

    Advancement to Round 2 will be around 8:00pm on Friday.

    Advancement to Round 3 will be around 12:45pm on Saturday.

    Final 4 and Grand Prize Winner will be announced around 4:30pm on Saturday.

  • Public street parking is available on Harwood Ave east of Wauwatosa Ave. Public parking lots are available on Harwood Ave west of the Menomonee River and at Hart Park.

    Additional street parking is available at Tosa East and St. Matthew’s, as well as in the surrounding neighborhood, within walking distance to The Village of Tosa.

  • Please see our preferred hotels in Wauwatosa here. Artists are responsible for their own travel accommodations.

  • There are no organized shuttles. There are various parking options around Wauwatosa. We recommend ride sharing apps or public transportation. Bus lines 31, 33 and 76 have stops in the Village of Tosa. For an MCTS system map, visit the RideMCTS website.

    There is a Bublr Bikes station located on Harwood Ave across the bridge west of the Menomonee River.