{"id":6884,"date":"2026-05-20T13:29:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T18:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mam.org\/info\/pressroom\/?p=6884"},"modified":"2026-05-20T13:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T18:29:12","slug":"lakefront-festival-of-art-returns-june-12-14-with-145-artists-live-music-local-food-and-new-extended-evening-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mam.org\/info\/pressroom\/2026\/05\/lakefront-festival-of-art-returns-june-12-14-with-145-artists-live-music-local-food-and-new-extended-evening-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakefront Festival of Art Returns June 12\u201314 with 145 Artists, Live Music, Local Food, and New Extended Evening Hours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Milwaukee\u2019s favorite summer art festival transforms the Milwaukee Art Museum campus into a vibrant lakeside celebration of creativity and community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MILWAUKEE, WI\u2014May 13, 2026\u2014<\/strong>One of Milwaukee\u2019s most beloved summer traditions returns bigger, brighter, and more social this June as Lakefront Festival of Art<\/strong> comes back to the Milwaukee Art Museum campus June 12\u201314, 2026. Presented by Bank of America, the three-day event features 145 juried artists from Milwaukee and across the country, and invites visitors to shop one-of-a-kind artwork, enjoy live music, savor local food and drinks, and experience the city\u2019s lakefront in full color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New this year, the festival and the Milwaukee Art Museum introduce extended evening hours on Friday and Saturday until 7 p.m.<\/strong>, giving visitors even more time to enjoy after-work outings, date nights, and golden-hour views along the lakefront, and extra time to explore the Museum\u2019s galleries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEach year, Lakefront Festival of Art reflects the energy and creativity that defines Milwaukee in the summer,\u201d said Kim Sajet, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director of the Milwaukee Art Museum<\/strong>. \u201cFrom meeting artists and exploring the galleries to enjoying music and the lakefront at sunset, there is something inspiring around every corner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The outdoor event features a dynamic lineup of live music, including The Belle Weather<\/strong>, Field Report<\/strong>, and Brett Newski<\/strong>. The weekend begins Friday morning, June 12, with a high-energy set from Wisconsin-based artist DJ AKStan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors of all ages can enjoy hands-on artmaking at Kohl\u2019s Art Studio<\/strong> and enjoy local favorites from vendors including BelAir Cantina<\/strong>, Hue Vietnamese<\/strong>, and Pete\u2019s Pops<\/strong>. Collectors can also discover unique works at the Silent Auction Tent, featuring unique works donated by participating artists, including this year\u2019s commemorative artwork, Setting Out<\/em> by Toril Fisher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lakefront Festival of Art is an annual fundraiser organized by Friends of Art<\/strong>, the Milwaukee Art Museum\u2019s longest-running volunteer support group. Through events like LFOA, Friends of Art has helped the Museum acquire beloved works for the collection and support exhibitions and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are available now through Sunday, June 14, and include access to both the festival and the Museum, where visitors can explore the galleries throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets and full event details are available at mam.org\/lfoa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LFOA Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Friday, June 12: 10 a.m.\u20137 p.m.
Saturday, June 13: 10 a.m.\u2013 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 14: 10 a.m.\u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LFOA Admissions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

General admission: $27\/$22 online in advance
Members: $10
Member kids under 18: Free
Seniors (65+), students, military: $20
3-Day pass: $45\/$40 online in advance
Kids 12 and under: Free, thanks to an anonymous donor
WI K\u201312 teachers: Free, with valid school ID or paystub<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sponsors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Presenting sponsor<\/strong>
Bank of America<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributing sponsor<\/strong>
Morgan Stanley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media sponsor<\/strong>
MKE Lifestyle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beer sponsor<\/strong>
Beechwood Sales and Service \/ Stella Artois<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special festival friends<\/strong>
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Milwaukee Art Museum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Milwaukee Art Museum is an essential destination for art and architecture and a vital cultural resource that connects visitors to dynamic art experiences and one another. Housed in iconic buildings by Santiago Calatrava, Eero Saarinen, and David Kahler on a 24-acre lakefront campus, the Museum is Wisconsin\u2019s largest art institution and home to both broad and deep collections, with exceptional holdings in American painting, sculpture, and decorative arts; conceptual and minimalist art; prints and drawings; European art from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century; photography and new media; modern and contemporary design; folk and self-taught art; and twentieth-century Haitian art. A bold symbol of Milwaukee\u2019s ambition and forward-thinking vision, the Museum is a place for community building, education, and celebration that fosters creativity, free speech, and critical discourse for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. For more information, visit mam.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Media Contact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to request hi-res images, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cortney Heimerl<\/strong>
Milwaukee Art Museum
communications@mam.org<\/a>
414-940-0490<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image:<\/strong> Photo by Front Room Studios, courtesy of the Milwaukee Art Museum<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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