ART at the ATRIUM
SAG’s annual community art show at The Atrium in Shorewood, WI.
Come for the art, stay for the community.
What is ART at the ATRIUM?
Each year, on the first Thursday of November, the Shorewood Artists Guild holds an art show at The Atrium event space in Shorewood, WI. For one night only, local artists and creatives show their original artwork in a charming vintage building. There are 17 artist booths, a special booth for the Shorewood High School’s AP art department students, and a showcase booth featuring up to 3 works each by 6-8 additional artists.
Artists will be selling their work, including very affordable original artwork in time for the gifting season. Artists work includes painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, prints & etchings, carving and works in wood. The Atrium has a cash bar and food trucks will be on the street at the front.
The 2025 ART at the ATRIUM event will be the 5th annual SAG art show, which has become a beloved community event. Come for the art, stay for the community.
How to participate in the show
Are you an artist working, living or studying in Shorewood? The ART at the ATRIUM show is open to all artists with an active practice who have (or had) a connection to Shorewood. Booths are only $75, showing in the shared showcase is only $25. These modest fees help cover the cost of the space rental, event posters and postcards. The Guild takes no commissions or fees from the art sales.
There are two ways to show your artwork—with a full 6x8 booth where you can display & sell a large collection of art; or by participating in the showcase, which is a large booth area dedicated to showing 1-3 pieces of artwork from 6-8 artists who prefer not to have a booth and/or prefer not to sell. Details below.
To reserve your booth or showcase spot, use the application form below or email the same information and images of 3 artwork examples to shorewoodartistsguild@gmail.com by September 1, 2024.
ART at the ATRIUM application
Would you like to have a booth at the show? Or a few pieces in the showcase? Submit your application here.
Show Details
Accepted media
Original fine art painting, sculpture, fiber arts, pottery & ceramics, prints & etchings, jewelry & metalwork, woodworking, photography and glass are all accepted media. Fine art prints are accepted, but not mass-produced items such as mugs and clothing.
Work size
Sizes of artwork are restricted only by the 6x10 booth size. For the showcase display, size is limited to 24”x36”x24”.
Open to
Artists with an active practice who reside or work in the Milwaukee area. Priority is given to SAG members, previous participants and artists who have a Shorewood connection, but participation is not limited to Shorewood residents.
Volunteer and meeting requirements
Participating artists are asked to attend 1 pre-event planning meeting, date and location to be announced.
SAG members are asked to volunteer to market the event by hanging event posters, sending postcards, distributing yard signs. There are additional opportunities to volunteer and help including Food Truck Coordinator, Booth Set Up Helper and more. Email shorewoodartistsguild@gmail.com to share your skills for the event.
Selection process
The SAG planning group will review submissions to confirm that the work is appropriate and the application complete. ART at the ATRIUM is not a juried show, submissions are not juried.
Deadline and notification
Submissions are due by September 1, 2025. Artists will be notified by email the week of September 15, 2025. Fees and signed artist agreement are due by October 1, 2025.
Booth requirements
Artists to provide their own free-standing displays, extension cords, table cloth, and lighting. SAG will provide a booth name sign, an artist bio sign, name badge with lanyard, a 6’ folding table (optional) and power. A minimum of 50% of the shown work must be available for sale. (sales can be completed outside of the show. SAG does not take commissions or fees from art sales).
Showcase requirements
Artists to provide 1-3 pieces ready to hang or display. SAG will provide grid walls and a table with tablecloth, artist bio signs. Artists to deliver and pick up their work the day of the event.
Volunteer Opportunities
Event Photographer
Food Truck Coordinator
Yard Sign Distributor/Installer
Poster Distributor/Installer
Event Space Prep
The Shorewood Artists Guild is a volunteer organization; the ART at the ATRIUM show is run completely by volunteers. We need help with the roles listed.
Please email your interest and contact information to volunteer. If you have other skills to share that might not be listed, email and let us know.
ART at the ATRIUM is a one-night, super fun event. Volunteer to be a part of this beloved community event! (You don’t need to be a SAG member or even an artist to help out).
