For the 39th consecutive year, Monroe Arts Center will exhibit artwork entered in the Wisconsin Regional Arts Program (WRAP) Competition. Artwork will be on exhibit March 13th, 2026 through May 16th, 2026. This event is co-sponsored by the Monroe Arts Center and the Association of Wisconsin Artists and is open to non-professional artists (must be at least 18 years of age) living in Wisconsin or neighboring states.
Artists are encouraged to participate in the WRAP competitions and workshops held in various regions of Wisconsin throughout the year.
The State Award winners selected at the Monroe exhibit, along with all other 2025-2026 WRAP competition winners held throughout the Wisconsin, will be on display in September at a location yet to be determined. Additional awards and prizes will be given at this time.
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Workshop information:
Please call us at 608-325-5700 or email info@monroeartscenter.com to RSVP for the WRAP Workshop so we can prepare materials for participants.
Marie Fritz Perry has been an oil and pastel artist for over twenty years, following her success as a children’s book author and illustrator. As an artist, she enjoys depicting the canine and equine figures as part of the landscape. Marie’s work over the years has been featured in Gun Dog Magazine, AKC’s Family Dog magazine and National Horseman Arabian magazine. She also enjoys sitting on the Board of the Wisconsin Pastel Artists (WPA) and formerly served as Secretary and educating and promoting the arts throughout Wisconsin. Marie brings her passion and background to the Monroe Arts Center to make the arts accessible in southern Wisconsin to further foster visual, performing, and literary arts opportunities for all.
Marie will lead a pastel workshop with judging, awards and reception to follow.
Entry & payment due: February 20th, 2026
Artwork due: February 24 -March 3, 2026, during normal open hours (Tu-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM)
Workshop: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Closing Reception: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 2-3 PM
Location: Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th Street, Monroe, WI 53566
Coordinator: Kareesa Wilson, Monroe Arts Center, P. O. Box 472, Monroe, WI 53566, 608-325-5700, kwilson@monroeartscenter.com
If you do not wish to pay online, print this form WRAP Paper Entry Form or request a form from coordinator. Mail to coordinator with check payable to: Monroe Arts Center
Gallery Exhibits have been supported by MAC Corporate Underwriter Colony Brands, Inc. and Season Media Underwriter Big Radio, with additional support from Lee & Chris Knuteson, David & Janeen Babler, Hans & Bobbie Bernet, David & Julie Buchanan, Deb Thompson, Chuck & Chris Wellington.
