2026 Walk in the Woods Art Fair – Call for Artists

Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum invites professional artists and fine crafters to apply for the 2026 Walk in the Woods Art Fair, a juried outdoor fine art show set along wooded trails and garden spaces.

Location: 880 Green Bay Rd. Kenosha, WI 53144 . Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary, 5 miles east of I-94 on Hwy 31 between Kenosha & Racine, WI
Date & Time: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (rain or shine)

Eligibility: Open to professional artists and fine crafters. All work must be original and created by the applying artist. No commercial kits, templates, molds, prefabricated, mass-produced, or imported items permitted.

Jury Process: Juried show. Artists must submit 3 images of work and 1 booth image by June 30th, 2026. Collaborative booths must list all artists. Acceptance email notifications sent by July 18, 2026.

Exhibits: Outdoor sites (approx. 10’ x 12’) on grass or wood chips; double sites available. Artist load-in assistance provided. Friday setup encouraged; Saturday setup begins at 6:30 AM.

Fees: $135 per Artist Site ($160 after June 30, 2026)  Additional fee for online payments.
+$60 per additional collaborative artist
(No refunds after acceptance)

Promotion & Features: Extensive regional advertising, live music, food and beverages, and a raffle throughout the day.

Barb & Bob DeLaney

Rita Petretti

Mary K. Wagner

Neil & Jennifer Young

Susan Andrea-Schlenker & Terry Schlenker