| Exhibit Opens | Exhibit Closes |
| September 19, 2026 | November 8, 2026 |
Open call for art begins June 20, 2026
Submissions accepted June 20- August 2, 2026 (11:59pm)
The
81st Art Annual
exhibit is an all-media, juried exhibition of current artworks produced by artists living in the counties of Northeastern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.This juried art exhibition began in 1942 during the height of World War II. For over three-quarters of a century, many of this region’s most celebrated and talented artists have exhibited their work as part of this Green Bay tradition.
2026 Juror:
Judy Cusick
Juror Bio:
Judy Cusick began her visual arts journey in college, later applying her skills in education and eventually in decorative arts for a local interior design company. Her career took a significant turn when she became the Program Director at the Appleton Art Center (AAC) during its early years on College Avenue.
At AAC, Judy became immersed in Art across all media and engaged with the artists who created them. In addition to collaborating to ensure museum-worthy exhibits, she led annual events like Art in the Park and the annual Secura exhibit.
In retirement, Judy has focused on quilt making and other textile works, exhibiting pieces at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts in Cedarburg, John Michael Koehler Art Center in Sheboygan, and Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts in Fond du Lac. She is currently co-curating the exhibit “Common Threads: Quilts of Fond du Lac County” for Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts opening in January 2027.
Artists at all career levels will be considered. All artists must be 18 years of age or older and must reside in Northeast Wisconsin or Upper Michigan.
2026 81st Art Annual Prospectus PDF
Please submit any questions to [email protected]
All exhibit dates subject to change.