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Enjoy the arts of Waupaca

Arts and Culture

Waupaca offers a variety of cultural events, art galleries and studios. Whether you come for a day or stay for a month, you will find plenty of things to do. And, with our beautiful, natural surroundings, artists are always inspired.

The Waupaca Community Arts Board promotes the arts economy in the community by hosting events and supporting artists.

The Fine Arts Festival of Waupaca promotes the performing arts in the area and hosts a Community Concert in spring; Community Musical Theater production and Children’s Theater production in summer and the Waupaca Art Show in spring.

All art and cultural events will be featured in the EVENT portion of the website.

Art Center

Waupaca Arts Center Classes
Sign up at Waupaca Community Arts Center
200 North Main St. or call 258-3741
Classes are available. Sign up at the Waupaca Community Arts Center. A variety of art by local and regional artists.

Art Galleries

Phantom Art Galleries
Temporary galleries in vacant storefronts featuring regional artists. For information on location and artists go to www.waupacaarts.org

Waupaca Art Show

The Waupaca Art Show is held every spring and features the work of both professional and amateur artists in the area. Student art is displayed as well.

Arts on the Square

Waupaca Arts on the Square
This unique festival of the arts draws an estimated 5,000 attendees. In addition to the 40 juried artists, a variety of diverse events and entertainment takes place throughout the festival. Sponsored by the Waupaca Community Arts Board

Band Concerts

Waupaca City Band Concerts
A tradition for over 100 years. The Waupaca City Band performs from the historic bandstand. Weekly, 7 PM Friday night concerts are held from mid-June through the end of July.

Art Tour

Hidden Studios Art Tour
Held in fall when the colors are peaking, this tour features artists along the Ice Age Trail showing work in their studios.

Garden Walk and Art Tour

Garden Walk & Art Tour is held every two years, the last Saturday of June. You may tour area gardens. Local artists display their work in the gardens and some may be demonstrating during the tour. Proceeds benefit a different local charity every year.