Waunakee Artisan Market

Saturday, October 3, 2025 10 AM - 5 PM • Schumacher Farm

WAM: October 3, 2026
Schumacher Farm

The Waunakee Artisan Market (WAM) returns to the beautiful Schumacher Farm on Saturday, October 3, 2026. True to our mission, WAM remains a market "for artists, by artists," designed to showcase the incredible talent in our region while fostering a supportive creative community.

The Membership Model:

WAM is now a membership-based event. While you are not required to be a member to submit your work to the jury, all participating artists must be active Create Waunakee members to exhibit. This model allows us to support you year-round with benefits like our new Creatives Directory and exclusive community ticket discounts through the Overture Center.

Call for Volunteers

To keep WAM sustainable, artist-focused, and affordable for everyone, we rely on the energy of our community. We are looking for volunteers to join our planning committee! Whether you have a few hours a month to help with logistics or want to lend a hand on the day of the event, your involvement is what keeps our costs low and our impact high. Help us shape the future of this market!

Join Us

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Artist Registration & Applications:

Legacy Artists are invited to bypass the jury and reserve your place now!

2024 & 2025 Legacy Artists

New & Returning Artists (2023 or earlier): Our jury application process officially opens on March 15.

Opens March 15

Student Vendors

The Waunakee Artisan Market is offering 10 free juried booth scholarships available to high school and college student artists. Scholarships are open to any high school students in the Waunakee School District or college students whose family home is in Waunakee, Westport, Dane, or Vienna. As part of this scholarship program, recipients receive mentoring from a local professional artist.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS to come

Our Student Mentorship & Scholarship Program

The Olivia Karls Memorial Mentorship & Scholarship Program empowers emerging student artists by offering financial support and connecting them with seasoned local professionals. This initiative honors Olivia’s legacy by helping young creatives turn passion into purpose, fostering both artistic growth and community connection.