Spring Third Ward Art Festival 2026

The Spring Third Ward Art Festival is located in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward, three blocks south of downtown, known as "Milwaukee's Arts and Fashion District." This upscale area features restaurants, spas, theaters, galleries, and unique shopping. The festival offers approximately 150 outdoor booth spaces with wide sidewalks and back-to-back layout down the street. Each artist has ample back storage space.

Artists keep all sales income from the show. Load-in is available Friday evening and Saturday morning, with artists able to drive up to or very close to their booth space. Amdur Productions staff is present throughout the festival to assist with setup and provide booth sitting services. Overnight security is provided. Tents, tent weights, tables, and chairs are available for rent. The festival includes a large marketing plan with digital and print advertisements, radio, posters, street banners, social media, and direct mail postcards.

Booth spaces are 12' wide by 10' deep for $650, or 20' wide by 10' deep for $1,250. Corner space upgrades are an additional $200. All artwork must be original work created by the accepted artist(s) and must be for sale. Application deadline is January 16, 2026. Notifications of festival status will be sent online by February 16, 2026. Registration forms and show fees are due by March 16, 2026. The last day for refunds (less $50) is April 1, 2026.