
About the fair
We are thrilled to be offering our 18th Annual Art in the Wright Place event after a two year hiatus. First Unitarian Society (FUS) invites you to participate in Art in the Wright Place, an annual art sale housed in the historic Frank Lloyd Wright Unitarian Meeting House. This sale features original art from over 45 Wisconsin artists. First Unitarian Society is located in scenic Shorewood Hills, close to the University of Wisconsin and across from the American Family Children’s Hospital. Our congregation has approximately 1400 members and affiliates, and our event is publicized through several local and statewide channels, drawing a crowd that reaches well beyond our FUS community. Previous media have included fibre arts, jewelry, pottery, woodwork, basketry, art glass, watercolors, and more.
Details
Eligibility: Artist selection is juried; eligibility is based on craftsmanship, originality, creativity, and balance of media. Participation is open to artists ages 18 and older. All work must be the artist’s original design and execution. Artists must be present for the duration of the sale; early pull-outs are not allowed and spaces are non-transferable. All artists—new and returning—must submit digital images to leslier@fusmadison.org by the application deadline.
Spaces: The unique architecture of FUS does not lend itself to consistent booth sizes. Spaces are sized to fit each unique area of the building. You will request a specific size when you apply, and we will do our best to accommodate that. A diagram of the three sections of the building where artists set up is included here. PLEASE KNOW THAT WE CAN’T ASSURE YOU THE SPACE YOU HAVE REQUESTED AND PAID FOR. We will contact you to negotiate a suitable space if we cannot fulfill your request. Any booth space that is along a wall or window must have its table or display flush against the wall or window to accommodate our customers’ pathway. You may reserve a 6’ x 30” table or bring your own display. All artists must bring additional lighting for their space.
Fees: Fees are dependent on booth size, as listed on the application. Artists also pay 15% of their total, non-taxed sales to FUS. Your booth fee must accompany your application for it to be considered. Fees for accepted artists are non-refundable. Artists who do not receive the space they requested but have accepted a different booth size will have their fee adjusted accordingly.
Publicity: We will have a large banner on the pedestrian bridge crossing Campus Drive and will advertise in various print and electronic media, including Wisconsin Public Radio, the Capital Times, a First Class mailing to 2,000 Madison resident, and more. We expect artists to also promote the event using the postcards we provide and their own social media. We will promote the event on our website and social media as well. Electronic and print postcards will be sent to artists to distribute at their sales and through their mailing lists and social media.
Calendar
January 10Â Â —Â Â Application deadline
January 31Â Â — Â Artists notified/checks deposited
February 21Â Â —Â Â Â Additional info. and postcards distributed to artists for publicity
April 8Â Â —Â Â Â Set-up from 5 pm – 8 pm — ALL ARTISTS
April 9Â Â —Â Â Artists must arrive by 8:30 am; sale from 9 am – 5 pm
April 10Â Â —Â Â Artists must arrive by 9:30 am; sale from 10 am – 4 pm
Application
The formal deadline for Art in the Wright Place has passed but we are accepting applications for people interested in being on our waiting list. Please fill out the form below if you are interested. You will not be charged a booth fee unless you have agreed to fill a spot that becomes vacant, but we do need you to select the booth size you need. For questions, please contact Leslie Ross at leslier@fusmadison.org.
2019 Artists
Wendy Baumann (jewelry)
Ruthanne Bessman (origami)
Theresa Brunson/Tabby Handbags (fibre)
Harry Carnes/Juniper Tree Pottery (pottery)
Irene Clark/Felt Accompli (felted animals)
Carolyn Dargevics (fantasy sculptures)
Geke DeVries (fibre)
Nancy Donohue (multi-media)
Norm Dullum (wood)
Allison Epp/Carnelian Sol Designs (jewelry & scarves)
Kerry Evans/Villamaga (handwoven and embroidered pillows)
Karen Faller/Wandering Waters Studio (encaustic and block print paintings)
Wayne Farra & Maya Madden/No Rules Jewelry (jewelry)
Sharon Fujimoto/Fujimoto Glass (blown glass)
Sara Gordon/Fine Earth Studio (pottery)
Chad Grob/Charob Heavenly Grains (wood)
Rob Gurke (wood)
Dennis Hilsenhoff (copper sculpture)
Nadine King/Hand & Spirit Jewelry (jewelry)
Sandy James/Of Nature (copper)
Ginny Jenson (jewelry)
Ingrid Kallick (art prints)
Ann Kleckner/Art Glass Delights (fused glass)
Lisa Larsen (jewelry)
Jen Loberg/Scarred for Life (leather accessories)
Andrea Mason (glass and fibre)
Layl McDill (polymer clay sculptures)
Kira Milanich (pottery)
Alice Miller/Pixie Chicks (fibre)
James Miller (pencil drawings)
Rachelle Miller/Hands in Clay (pottery)
John Mix (oil and pastel paintings)
Stephanie Olson (apparel)
Leslie Phillips/Orange Pop Arts (multi-media)
Tad Pinkerton (wood)
Hannah Bess Ross (illustrator/painter)
Leah Schaefer/Crystal Core Jewelry (jewelry)
Jill Schienle/Wakenspun (jewelry)
Julie Snyder/Metal Earth (jewelry)
Ryan & Angela Steenhagen-steam (punk jewelry)
Sarah Sweet/Sweet Space Studio (jewelry and accessories)
Dave Turner (wood)
Katrina Wardrip (stone paintings)
Pamela Winne (photography)
Hannah Wong/HRS Designs (jewelry)