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1. Third Ward Art Festival
Dozens of artists will be on hand for this juried show. They’ll be doing demonstrations and hanging out in booths to chat with attendees about their work, the art scene and more. Plus, an interactive tent for kids makes this a good spot for parents to foster a budding Picasso.
GO: Sept. 3-4, 300 Block of North Broadway
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2. Starving Artists Show
For $10, you can get into Mount Mary University’s annual show, where every piece of art sells for less than $125. Stop by the tents of nearly 200 artists to peruse the affordable works, which range from painters and sculptors to photographers and glass artists.
GO: Sept. 11, 2900 Menomonee River Pkwy.
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3. Bay View Gallery Night
Bars, breweries, restaurants, galleries and shops across this trendy neighborhood open their doors on this bustling night. Each spot puts their own twist on art programming, like The Crafty Cow, which will have artists Danny Duffy and Bigshot Robot in the restaurant to talk about the mural they painted on its exterior.
GO: Sept. 30, Bay View
