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Support Local Artists at an Art Market
The 2025 holiday season is fast approaching... and you can support your local artists and find thoughtful gifts for the ones you love at an upcoming art market! Purchasing an item from an artist goes beyond finding a special piece. Artists are workers, and buying locally this holiday season allows you to support your local community. This week, we've pulled together a list of a few art markets taking place this weekend (November 7th-9th), and where you can find more information on art markets later this month, or in December.
Happening This Weekend
While there are many art markets throughout November and December, we are calling out just a few of them this weekend, and sharing resources to help you find an art market in your neighborhood.
BLOOM at the Museum of Wisconsin Art (West Bend, Wisconsin)
November 7th through 9th, from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMView imaginative floral installations created by local florists and artists on display throughout the museum’s galleries. BLOOM is free to existing MOWA members or as low as $15, which includes a complimentary annual museum membership.
“Artistry In Wood” Show (Denmark, Wisconsin)
November 8th, from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, November 9th, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMThe two-day show features the largest mixed media woodworking Show in Wisconsin! It will have a huge number of woodworkers with countless items for your purchase.
Native Art Market at Arts + Literature Library (Madison, Wisconsin)
November 8th, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with special Bizhiki performance on November 9th at 7:00 PM40+ Native artists will share and sell their work throughout the galleries and education studio. Work will span a wide range of traditional and contemporary art forms including Indigenous beadwork, quillwork, weaving, leather work, metals, basketry, clothing, and more.
The 18th Annual Autumn Artisan's Fair (Glendale, Wisconsin)
November 8th, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMFeaturing 70 Artists and Crafters from all over Southeastern Wisconsin. Wearable art, jewelry, mosaics, watercolors, photography, felted purses, homespun knits, gourmet goodies, wood turning, books, doll accessories and so much more!
36th Annual Winter Art Fair Off the Square (Madison, Wisconsin)
November 8th, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and November 9th, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMThis 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 ceramics, art glass, painting, fiber, sculpture, jewelry, graphics, paper-making, photography, wood, and more.
Find More Art Markets
To find more art markets, check out;
Travel Wisconsin's Arts Events page
This list compiled by Madison Magazine
Visit Milwaukee's Holiday Events page
Your Local Arts Agency
An Artist Collective Near You