Coming June 6 & 7, 2025
Deadline to Apply: Midnight CST February 28, 2025
Relive ART 64 2024
The Midwest’s largest bracket-style live painting tournament is coming back to The Village of Wauwatosa for the 4th year!
June 6 & 7, 2025
For the last three 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 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 2025
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.
2024 ART 64 Tournament Bracket:
2024 Winner: Tyrone Acierto
“As the winner of the Art 64 painting contest, I can confidently say it was one of the most rewarding and inspiring experiences of my career. The live painting format challenged me to push my creative boundaries, while the support and energy of the community fueled my work. I encourage all artists to apply—not just for the chance to showcase your talents, but to join a vibrant network of creators and art lovers. It’s an opportunity to grow, connect, and be celebrated for your unique vision.”
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.”
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