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<a href="https://doorcountycontemporary.com/so/95PrFp0Xf/c?w=GekfwPLCcWnE-pBmDszBdNmxmIBnRoKt2etLwIi2f5I.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZG9vcmNvdW50eWNvbnRlbXBvcmFyeS5jb20vIiwiciI6Ijk1ZGU1NjA2LTkxZTctNDY4Ni04MGJjLTUwOTVkMmZiYjE0OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjBkODQ0NmNkLWI1MGMtNDcwMC1iODk0LTI0Y2FjNTQ2MWE2ZiJ9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Door County Contemporary</a> art fair is returning to <a href="https://doorcountycontemporary.com/so/95PrFp0Xf/c?w=EYK3F73EiMCFsKQ-QbO_OM3ELe6xGtDH-R8Z81KZ2zI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGVuaW5zdWxhc2Nob29sb2ZhcnQub3JnLyIsInIiOiI5NWRlNTYwNi05MWU3LTQ2ODYtODBiYy01MDk1ZDJmYmIxNDgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiIwZDg0NDZjZC1iNTBjLTQ3MDAtYjg5NC0yNGNhYzU0NjFhNmYifQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PenArt</a> in Fish Creek on June 4-7, 2026. Guests are invited to experience the opportunity to access international galleries and artists known worldwide in an event that highlights the area as a vibrant nexus of creativity, connection, and commerce. <a href="https://doorcountycontemporary.com/so/95PrFp0Xf/c?w=f4XZH_D0dNeMaY2YDsmpn6i2iIhn64Ynx2O0oFBkjhQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZG9vcmNvdW50eWNvbnRlbXBvcmFyeS5jb20vdGlja2V0cyIsInIiOiI5NWRlNTYwNi05MWU3LTQ2ODYtODBiYy01MDk1ZDJmYmIxNDgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiIwZDg0NDZjZC1iNTBjLTQ3MDAtYjg5NC0yNGNhYzU0NjFhNmYifQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VIP passes</a> provide event-goers early entry with premier access to exclusive works and noteworthy gastronomic festivities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Indulge in unforgettable local food, fare, and charm amidst the idyllic <a href="https://doorcountycontemporary.com/so/95PrFp0Xf/c?w=Wn68iJ_WyLLd7C0A7boaV8MBti8tgBTUTJyHDjUmlgw.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZG9vcmNvdW50eS5jb20vIiwiciI6Ijk1ZGU1NjA2LTkxZTctNDY4Ni04MGJjLTUwOTVkMmZiYjE0OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjBkODQ0NmNkLWI1MGMtNDcwMC1iODk0LTI0Y2FjNTQ2MWE2ZiJ9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Door County</a> atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to enhance your collection or purchase your first piece, this is Wisconsin’s must-see summertime art event.&nbsp;The inaugural <a href="https://doorcountycontemporary.com/so/95PrFp0Xf/c?w=d7b6oxZXJuy9rUarQpLcxl0KVSM2IC9h2LRlBeFTIVc.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZG9vcmNvdW50eWNvbnRlbXBvcmFyeS5jb20vYWJvdXQiLCJyIjoiOTVkZTU2MDYtOTFlNy00Njg2LTgwYmMtNTA5NWQyZmJiMTQ4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiMGQ4NDQ2Y2QtYjUwYy00NzAwLWI4OTQtMjRjYWM1NDYxYTZmIn0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Door County Contemporary art fair</a>, held in 2025, marked a groundbreaking moment for the Midwest art scene. This collaboration with <a href="https://doorcountycontemporary.com/so/95PrFp0Xf/c?w=EYK3F73EiMCFsKQ-QbO_OM3ELe6xGtDH-R8Z81KZ2zI.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGVuaW5zdWxhc2Nob29sb2ZhcnQub3JnLyIsInIiOiI5NWRlNTYwNi05MWU3LTQ2ODYtODBiYy01MDk1ZDJmYmIxNDgiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiIwZDg0NDZjZC1iNTBjLTQ3MDAtYjg5NC0yNGNhYzU0NjFhNmYifQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PenArt</a> drew artists, galleries, and guests from across the region and the country. With over 3,400 guests in attendance and 20 exhibiting galleries from across the nation, the fair delivered a dynamic, standout celebration of contemporary art.&nbsp;<a href="https://doorcountycontemporary.com/so/95PrFp0Xf/c?w=-a67t14LD12jQ6mHolEIffI9zgdRIb63zudXsF4s_wg.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZG9vcmNvdW50eWNvbnRlbXBvcmFyeS5jb20vZ2FsbGVyaWVzIiwiciI6Ijk1ZGU1NjA2LTkxZTctNDY4Ni04MGJjLTUwOTVkMmZiYjE0OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjBkODQ0NmNkLWI1MGMtNDcwMC1iODk0LTI0Y2FjNTQ2MWE2ZiJ9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Galleries participating in Door County Contemporary in 2026</a>From painters and sculptors to photographers, print-makers, and mixed-media innovators, the fair showcased a rich tapestry of artistic expression. Attendees also enjoyed a robust schedule of public programs, panel discussions, and artist talks, sparking conversations and forging relationships between artists, collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts. The event generated over $120,000 in art sales—a powerful testament to the growing support for a creative economy in the Midwest.&nbsp;“Gallery participants shared a commitment to art of the region, to cosmopolitanism and rurality. The result was a production that was opposite of the market-driven, doctrinal spectacle of large art fairs whose competitiveness and exclusivity precludes place and congeniality, opting instead for ‘arcade frenzy,’” stated Paul Krainak’s article “<a href="https://doorcountycontemporary.com/so/95PrFp0Xf/c?w=dsWMSwqY_TwzjnF7Ad96y0d_AsX9NufEM2sOhA66qYQ.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9iYWRhdHNwb3J0cy5jb20vMjAyNS9zdWItcnVyYWwtNDktNS1kb29yLWNvdW50eS1jb250ZW1wb3JhcnktYXJ0LWZhaXIvIiwiciI6Ijk1ZGU1NjA2LTkxZTctNDY4Ni04MGJjLTUwOTVkMmZiYjE0OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjBkODQ0NmNkLWI1MGMtNDcwMC1iODk0LTI0Y2FjNTQ2MWE2ZiJ9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sub-Rural #49.5, Door County Contemporary Art Fair</a>” for <a href="https://doorcountycontemporary.com/so/95PrFp0Xf/c?w=NeSOl9Yfp53sDoXskPp6-vBJDzXj-baK0SyQAMnP8ok.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9iYWRhdHNwb3J0cy5jb20vIiwiciI6Ijk1ZGU1NjA2LTkxZTctNDY4Ni04MGJjLTUwOTVkMmZiYjE0OCIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjBkODQ0NmNkLWI1MGMtNDcwMC1iODk0LTI0Y2FjNTQ2MWE2ZiJ9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bad at Sports</a>.&nbsp;This overwhelmingly positive reception reinforced the vision of Door County Contemporary: to cultivate a grounded, welcoming, and high-caliber alternative to the standard art fair model. Thanks to the generous contributions of <a href="https://doorcountycontemporary.com/so/95PrFp0Xf/c?w=FV392uqiW5mvzez0iM9UZubD4JLEQqsXmcxDbC86tBY.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZG9vcmNvdW50eWNvbnRlbXBvcmFyeS5jb20vcGFydG5lcnMiLCJyIjoiOTVkZTU2MDYtOTFlNy00Njg2LTgwYmMtNTA5NWQyZmJiMTQ4IiwibSI6Im1haWwiLCJjIjoiMGQ4NDQ2Y2QtYjUwYy00NzAwLWI4OTQtMjRjYWM1NDYxYTZmIn0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DCC’s partners</a>, the fair is returning with inimitable works on display and peerless possibilities for art exploration.&nbsp;Get Your Tickets Now!

Door County Contemporary 2026

Chicago’s legendary&nbsp;<a href="http://www.oldtownartfair.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Old Town Art Fair</a>&nbsp;returns to the heart of the historic Old&nbsp;Town&nbsp;Triangle&nbsp;Historic&nbsp;District (Main Gate at the intersection of Lincoln and Wisconsin Streets) on Saturday and Sunday,&nbsp;June 13 and 14, 2026.&nbsp;Established in 1948, the Old Town Art Fair is one of Chicago’s oldest juried art fairs and one of the first fine art fairs of its kind in the country. For fifty years, two events have been held in Old Town on the second weekend in June; the Old Town Art Fair and the Wells Street Art Festival are separate events.Organized by the non-profit&nbsp;Old Town Triangle Association&nbsp;and completely volunteer-run, this year’s Fair will be the most festive in its milestone 76-year history, attracting over 230 artists from across the country plus live music on two stages; an array of classic Chicago food and beverage options from local vendors; a dedicated Children’s Corner featuring interactive activities and crafts for kids; and the return of self-guided Garden Walks in over 50 gardens in the Old Town Triangle neighborhood.&nbsp;Annually, the Fair introduces artists to an estimated 30,000 art lovers over the course of the two-day event.&nbsp;Matthew Langer, Old Town Art Fair 2026 Chair, says, “I couldn’t be more excited to join as this year’s Chair of such an incredible gem of arts and culture in our great city. After breaking records at our 75thannual fair last year, we look forward to returning bigger and better this year… there will be something for everyone to discover in this year’s Fair!”&nbsp;The Old Town Art Fair will take place, rain or shine, Saturday, June 13, from 10am-7pm, and Sunday, June 14, from 10am-6pm. Proceeds from the suggested donation of $13 for adults (free for children) go&nbsp;directly back into local schools, arts, and cultural programs in the area, including historic and architectural preservation clubs; the Menomonee Club; and the Old Town Triangle Association.Selected by a jury of local art professionals, including gallery owners, museum curators, and artists, the Fair features a dynamic mix of artists working across media, including paintings, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry, and more. Over 700 artists apply each year for a coveted spot within the Fair.Along with the visual art offerings, the Garden Walk--an attendee-favorite year after year--offers visitors the opportunity to tour over 50 gardens, many of which are private and only viewable during the Art Fair. Organizers provide historical information, fun facts, and anecdotes about the homes, architecture, and past and present residents. Old Town’s quaint green spaces make the neighborhood a charming and delightful destination for locals and tourists alike.&nbsp;For&nbsp;more&nbsp;information,&nbsp;please&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.oldtownartfair.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">oldtownartfair.org</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;follow&nbsp;along&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/oldtownartfair/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/OldTownArtFair/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;OLD&nbsp;TOWN&nbsp;TRIANGLE&nbsp;ASSOCIATIONThe Old Town Triangle Association (OTTA) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated&nbsp;toenhancing&nbsp;the&nbsp;quality&nbsp;of&nbsp;life&nbsp;for&nbsp;neighbors&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;historic&nbsp;Old&nbsp;Town&nbsp;Triangle&nbsp;District on Chicago’s north side. The&nbsp;OTTA&nbsp;hosts&nbsp;the&nbsp;Old&nbsp;Town&nbsp;Art&nbsp;Fair&nbsp;along&nbsp;with&nbsp;many&nbsp;other&nbsp;neighborhood&nbsp;initiatives&nbsp;and works to maintain the historic, landmarked buildings that make Old Town a unique and wonderful community. The“Triangle&nbsp;Building”&nbsp;at&nbsp;1763&nbsp;N.&nbsp;North&nbsp;Park&nbsp;serves&nbsp;as&nbsp;OTTA’s&nbsp;community&nbsp;center,&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;place, and neighborhood resource.

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