The Milwaukee Domes Art Festival has something for everyone!

The popular, juried fine art and fine craft festival with a plein-air art competition will soon take over the grounds at The Mitchell Park Domes, located at 524 S. Layton Blvd.

Festival Hours:
Friday, Aug. 16: Noon - 7 p.m
Saturday, Aug. 17: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 18: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


Works exhibited and for sale are sculpture, paintings in a variety of media, ceramics, photography, fiber arts, and jewelry. Names of the 50 selected artists, their media, and images of the works submitted to the jury are available on the event website atmilwaukeedomesartfestival.com.

The caliber of the work in the show is reflected in the large cash prizes. For the exhibiting artists, the best-of-show award is $3,500. For the plein-air completion, the award is $1,500.
Something for Everyone!
In addition to the artwork, twelve bands will provide musical entertainment. Genres represented are blues, classics, country, folk, funk, jazz, reggae, and rock, as well as independent mixes. Food and beverage vendors will be available in the food court area of the festival. A variety of children’s craft activities will also be available daily.

Plein Air Paint Out
Artists participating in the Plein Air Paint-Out will be working within a two-block radius of the festival grounds and inside The Domes. All plein-air paintings will be for sale at the festival or through the auction.

An online auction of works by exhibiting and plein-air artists will be held throughout the duration of the festival. Bids may be placed from computers set up on the festival grounds or from any device with access to the internet. Leader boards will also be available for monitoring the auction. All proceeds will go toward the support of The Domes and its programs.