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Event History
This is the 5th Annual ART 64 competition. The 2025 ART 64 event saw over 11,000 visitors in The Village of Wauwatosa, thousands of votes cast for artists, participants from 14 states as well as Spain and Mexico, and over 100 tournament paintings sold.
What Makes this event different?
In a head-to-head, bracket-style painting tournament, 64 artists paint live over the course of two days. Each round will be the theme/subject of each artist’s choice. Each artist is given a set period of time to paint a work of art – 60 minutes in round 1, 75 minutes in round 2, and 90 minutes in round 3 (the final round.) During each round of competition, spectators both in-person and virtually are encouraged to watch artists showcase their talents and vote for their favorites to advance to the next round. (Artist live streaming is encouraged!)
Image Usage Rights
Artist agrees that artist and artwork created during ART 64 can and will be photographed and may be used by the City of Wauwatosa for promotional and other purposes.
Call for Entries for Art 64
ART 64 is a unique live painting competition where sixty-four artists compete in a bracket-style tournament. Audiences vote in real time across three rounds to decide who advances. Artists are in for a chance to win the $20,000 grand prize.
Discover Wauwatosa’s ART 64®, presented by North Shore Bank, is back, and we’re looking for talented individuals like YOU to join the competition!
What is ART 64?
ART 64 is a unique live painting tournament where 64 artists go head-to-head in a high-energy, bracket-style format. The twist? The public votes in real-time to decide who moves forward, and ultimately, who will take home the $20,000 grand prize!
Key Information:
Event Date: June 5-6, 2026
Grand Prize: $20,000
Eligibility: Open to all artists aged 18+
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Whether you're looking to showcase your talent, engage with a vibrant community, or simply challenge yourself in a dynamic setting, ART 64 is your stage! All participants will receive monetary rewards, which increase as they advance through the competition rounds.
Jianquo Luan, last year's champion, shared his thoughts:
"Winning the grand prize has made me more confident, and it has encouraged me to create more artworks,” said Jianqiao Luan. “The prize money helped me with my art career in so many different ways. ART 64 has changed how I think and my process when I paint. It was a great opportunity to try new things and challenge myself.”
How to Apply
Ready to join? Visit DiscoverART64.com, complete the online application, and submit your portfolio with a $20 application fee. The deadline is March 1, 2026. A jury will select the top 64 artists, who will be notified on March 20, 2026.
If you have any questions, email us at art64tosa@newaukee.com with the subject line "ART 64 Inquiry." Inquiries must be received by February 26, 2026, at Noon CST.
Don't let this chance pass you by. Apply now to be part of this spectacular event and compete for an unforgettable prize!
For more information, about this art competition, please visit the Event Website.
