ASSOCIATION of Wisconsin Artists 

Events - 2026 State Conference 

Join Us for the 2025 AWA State Art Exhibit and Conference at the Pyle Center in Madison.

AWA is proud to announce that the 2026 State Art Exhibit and Conference will be held at the Pyle Center on UW-Madison Campus, 702 Langdon St, Madison. This annual celebration of creativity brings together artists of all ages and backgrounds, showcasing work from across the state.

Exhibition Dates: August 10 - September 26, 2026

State Day Reception & Awards: September 26, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This year ’s featured speakers include:

Joye Moon, Renowned watercolorist and author of Exploring Textures in Watercolor. A signature member or the National Watercolor Society and several state societies, Joye brings decades of expertise and infectious enthusiasm to her presentations. She will share her work her practice, and insights drawn from teaching across the country and around the world.

Katherine Steichen Rosing, our juror, is an artist who explores environmental processes in forest and watersheds through immersive installations and vividly hued paintings. Her work has appeared in more than 100 exhibitions internationally and is held in public and private collections. She has received numerous awards including the Forard Art Prize. She will take us on an excursions through her work.