37th Annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square
Our winter show is held inside the Monona Terrace Conference Center and showcases 135+ Wisconsin based artists creating in a wide variety of mediums. Admission to WAFOS is $5.
The application process for Art Fair OFF the Square and Winter Art Fair OFF the Square is now closed. We do not accept late applicants. Join our mailing list to be notified when applications open again next year.
37th Annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square • Nov. 7th & 8th 2026 •
Discover and connect with local Wisconsin artists!
This two day, fine art fair is a showcase for 135+ Wisconsin based artists and craftspeople. One of the only art fairs later in the year, this show features a variety of mediums, silent auction, Young Collectors Corner, and a Makers Space hosted by Monroe Street Arts Center.
The 37th Annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square will be located inside Monona Terrace Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Dr., Madison. Show is Saturday, Nov. 7th, 9am-5pm and Sunday, Nov. 8th, 10am-4pm. Admission is $5 per person. If you'd like to purchase your entry ticket ahead of time, click here.
Applications for 2026 events are now closed. Join our mailing list to be notified when applications open again next year.
MSAC Makers Space
When you visit Winter Art Fair OFF the Square, you can participate in an art project in the makers space, lead by the Madison based non-profit, Monroe Street Arts Center! For nearly 30 years, Monroe Street Arts Center (MSAC) has been a creative home for our Madison community.
Nestled in the Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood, we bring people together through art classes and workshops, music lessons, Music Together, and so much more — all rooted in our mission to engage a community of learners in exploring the arts and developing the creative self.
2025 Award Winners
Best In Show
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
J Myszka Lewis
Mixed Media 2-D
Ludmila Gancova
Fiber
F Paul Dominguez
Graphics
Wayne Farra & Maya Madden
Jewelry
