Join us lakeside on June 22 & 23 as we celebrate 20 years of the Wayzata Art Experience! This year’s festival is set to impress with an extraordinary lineup of 150 juried artists showcasing their talents across 13 different mediums from all over the country. Make sure to arrive hungry because we have 15 food trucks ready to serve up some delectable food, plus thirst-quenching beverages at the Beer + Wine tent. There’s so much to love about this festival, so bring your friends, family, and loved ones to experience all this picturesque festival has to offer.
Cheers to 20 Years
The Wayzata Art Experience has grown so much in the past 20 years and there are so many who have helped take this festival to new heights. One of those key individuals is Ellen Timmerman-Borer, who served on the Wayzata Art Experience Committee back in 2004, when the fair was held in Shaver Park (first picture on the left). “If I recall, it was sort of a swamp that year. Cindy Leines at CEL Marketing PR Design was the founder of the event and instrumental in gathering art enthusiasts, organizers, and planners to make it happen.”
Once the fair moved to Lake Street, it seemed the door swung wide open to grow the event and add a variety of activities throughout the weekend. Ellen shared that Chamber staffers and committee members took the event to another level, “We were thrilled to work with the City and Police to move it to the street. Each year we added something new, garden artists, custom boats, music, food, dance…to broaden the kind of art and to engage more of the community. Our little art fair became The Art Experience.”
Like every event, there are years when things don’t go the way you want them to, and with the unpredictable June weather in Minnesota, the art experience has endured those challenges. In 2013, strong storm winds came through the festival, causing chaos and heartbreak to organizers and artists. “The resiliency of the community, chamber, city, and volunteers is incredible. Even with mother nature to contend with, we stay committed to the community, the businesses, and the artists to return each year with enthusiastic planning, execution, and great customer service”, said Ellen. We look forward to making the 20th Wayzata Art Experience the best yet!
150 Fine Art Artists
Discover and buy impressive art from over 150 high-quality juried artists. We are thrilled to have talented individuals, many travel from across the country showcasing an array of art in the following categories: ceramics, drawing/printmaking, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, recycled/green, sculpture and wood. Click here to view our Artist Gallery.
FEATURED ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT
Immerse yourself in a multimedia experience unlike any other as you enter the Wayzata Art Experience 2024 Walk in Peace, featuring the art of Ashley Dull and floral installation by Don & Co. You’ll walk from the new Lake Walk and be transported into the scene of a painting, an intentional experience filled with flowers, plants, and (of course) art.
Ashley’s light-filled oil paintings seek to connect you to the peace within. They are a tool to explain what is beyond words—pure unconditional love, joy, hope, and peace.“ I love nature and all that it represents: calm, peace, joy, beauty, change, and new life. I believe there is so much to learn from nature if one takes a moment in solitude with it’s beauty and wisdom.”
Hungry for Art? We’ve Got You Covered
Explore a diverse selection of specialty food items crafted by our local artisans. Items include gourmet sea salts, award-winning chocolate, premium olive oils, non-alcoholic fresh squeezed citrus-based cocktail mixers, delicious sweets, and more. The food doesn’t stop there! Savor mouthwatering dishes from over 15 of the Twin Cities’ finest food trucks! From BBQ to eggrolls, this lineup is one you won’t want to miss. Click here to see the 2024 food truck and artisan lineup and prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Art For the Ear
All weekend long, you can enjoy the Island of Music at Wayzata Art Experience! Check out great local talent throughout the weekend starting Saturday, June 22. Continue to check the schedule to see who will be joining us! Want to kick off the live music party early? Check out WaamFest (Wayzata Art and Music Festival)! This electrifying show will feature Alesso on Friday, June 21, and Dillon Francis on Saturday, June 22. Get ready to dance the night away on the shores of Lake Minnetonka! Tickets are on sale now.
Artsy Activities for the Family
The Activity Zone is perfect for art lovers of all ages! Bring the family to experience one of the many activities offered including FREE Boat Rides with Tonka Boats both Saturday and Sunday (click here to schedule!), mesmerizing aerial performances by Eureka Aerial, interactive chalk art by The Chalk Bloc, and creative crafts with The Thinking Spot & Mess Hall Art Experience. Ziggy’s Art Bus will be back with a free and fun art activity. You don’t want to miss it!
See You June 22-23 in Wayzata!
Visit wayzataartexperience.com for details
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