Discover Wauwatosa is seeking 64 artists to participate in the fourth year of ART 64 presented by North Shore Bank, a 2-day bracket-style live painting tournament with a grand prize of $20,000. The tournament will take place in The Village of Wauwatosa (near Milwaukee, WI) on June 6-7, 2025. Last year’s event saw thousands of attendees over the two days.
The application for artists who wish to participate is available online at Art64Tosa.com, with more detailed information. The application is open to artists from across the country! All 64 competing artists receive a minimum of $100 for participation, with prize money increasing each round they advance.
During the competition, members of the public are invited to watch the paintings come to life and vote for their favorite paintings online. The artist in each pairing with the most votes advances to the next round. Paintings created during the tournament will be auctioned online using a mobile bidding platform – if sold, artists will receive 70% of sale and 30% commission will go to the Wauwatosa Parks Improvement Fund..
The deadline for applications is Friday, February 28, 2025. The selected artists will be notified by March 31, 2025. There is no cost to apply.
For more information on rules, required application materials, and timeline, please visit the ART 64 website. If you have questions, let us know!