Application Requirements:

• Wisconsin Craft Artist Membership, link HERE. ($50/year)

• 3 high-quality (300 dpi max) images of your work. LABEL EACH IMAGE: Last Name_First Name_Image name.jpg

• 1 high-quality (300 dpi max) “headshot”. This should be informal and friendly. LABEL: Last Name_First Name_Headshot.jpg

• 1 high-quality (300 dpi max) process shot. This can be a close-up of your work in progress or a studio shot that may or may not include you. LABEL: Last Name_First Name_Process

• An artist bio/statement that is about one paragraph and shorter social media blurb.

• A facebook page and instagram account (we will be heavily utilizing social media for advertising)

• Wisconsin Seller’s Permit and business info if not exempt from sales tax.

• Ideally, Host artists could accommodate at least one other “guest” artist at their studio.

• New Host artists will be asked to provide a diagram or description of how they plan on arranging their studio to accommodate their work and the guest artists’ work. Guest artists can be located indoors or outdoors. Envision the equivalent of a 10’ x 10’ booth for each artist (show booths outdoors would certainly be acceptable).

Other show information

• The MKE Studio Tour will be a “curated” event. The committee and the Wisconsin Craft would like to give as many studios in Milwaukee County (and outside guest artists) to participate as possible while maintaining a strong quality of work. Spaces will be limited by the number of host artists/studios accepted into the tour.

• pre-arranging “host” and “guest” artist pairings is not necessary, but encouraged.

• Non pre-arranged hosts artist location and guest artists will get paired depending per committee recommendation and with approval of both host and guest artists.

• a $175 “booth fee” will be required to confirm your participation in the MKE Studio Tour. You will be e-mailed instructions when accepted.

How applicants are selected

The participant fee places this studio tour firmly in a “middle range” between farmers markets and school/church craft shows and “High-end” shows like Lakefront Festival of the Arts, Morning Glory Fine Art Fair and the Third Ward Art Festival. We envision The Tour as another way for established artists to sell their work and a way for new artists to get their feet wet at a larger professional art show. This also provides the newer artists with inherent mentorship from the more seasoned artists. We strive to include a diverse group of fine craft mediums and artists. While The Tour is not a “juried” event, it is curated. The committee bases their decisions whether or not to include an artist based on the quality of the their work, internet presence, and the spaces available.

Liability Insurance

• All Host artists/studios should have liability insurance in place.

• All guest artists should also have liability insurance. A host artist’s liability typically will not cover the guest artists.

• You can obtain annual insurance (~$265) or date/show specific (~$39) insurance for reasonable rates from ACT Insurance.

Refund Policy

• Refund Policy: Thank you for supporting Wisconsin Craft. As a charitable arts organization, your contributions enable us to fulfill our mission of bringing art and creativity to communities across Wisconsin. Due to the nature of our work, all donations, membership dues, and event, exhibition, or program fees are considered final and non-refundable. If you need to cancel and have not received any goods or services in exchange for your payment, your fees can be recognized as a contribution to our organization. Wisconsin Craft is an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Federal Tax ID: 86-3186271