Sister Bay, Wis. (January 9, 2026) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) invites Wisconsin-based artists to apply for the 23rd Annual Door County Festival of Fine Arts, taking place in beautiful Sister Bay. This premier event celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the rich diversity of artistic talent throughout our region.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
All applications must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for participation. Artists will be notified of their acceptance by May 31, 2026.
Eligibility & Criteria
To ensure the highest quality and integrity, all participating artists must meet the following requirements:
- Artists must be working artists residing in Wisconsin, either full-time or part-time.
- All artwork must be the sole, original work of the exhibiting artist, created by the artist in both concept and execution, and must demonstrate professional-level craftsmanship.
- All work exhibited and offered for sale must be original, current work and consistent with the images submitted for jury review.
- No mass-produced, factory-made, or commercially manufactured items are permitted.
- Artwork produced using commercial kits, molds, patterns, plans, stencils, prefabricated forms, or manufactured components—including kit or manufactured jewelry—will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted online: Apply Now
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your art at one of Wisconsin’s most anticipated art festivals! We look forward to seeing your work and celebrating creativity.
For more information or questions, please contact Ellie at ellie@sisterbay.com



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