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EcoSquared Art Show Summer 2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS

EcoSquared Art Show | Hatch Art House 

July & August 2026

EcoSquared is a juried exhibition of small square works incorporating upcycled materials by local Wisconsin artists.

You are invited to submit your small works to this multi-media art show. Enter to have your work shown and for sale at Hatch Art House. The show will take place in a portion of the gallery. 

EcoSquared will run July 1st – August 31st, with an opening reception TBD.

Please review entry guidelines below.

Submissions Open May 1st, 2026

Deadline to Enter: June 20th, 2026

Please Note: This entry form is only for the temporary EcoSquared Art Show that runs from July to August. All entries submitted through this form must be square, contain upcycled materials, and will only be considered for the EcoSquared showcase.

If you are looking to submit your work for consideration to become an Hatch artist, please visit the Hatching Artist Page and submit via that form.

ENTRY GUIDELINES

ELIGIBILITY: Open to anyone 18 or older residing in Wisconsin, emerging and established artists alike. The exhibition is geared towards Hatch’s emphasis on using upcycled materials and will feature only square works of art.

GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY

  1. Wall pieces only.
    • Must be easily hangible.
    • Components must not extend outside the main square past 1 inch.
  2. Must be square and no smaller than 4”x 4” and no larger than 12”x12”.
    • Smaller or larger will not be accepted.
  3. Work must be completed within the last year.
  4. Work must incorporate upcycled material(s).
    • Upcycled: any by-products, waste materials, or unwanted items used to create something new. 
  5. All components must be safe to handle. No sharp edges!
  6. Maximum entries allowed are 5 pieces.
  7. Must be ready to hang with wire or a sawtooth hanger upon dropoff. No exceptions!

PRICING ARTWORK : Artwork should be priced between $25-$200 in $5 increments.

EXHIBITION INFORMATION

There is a 50% gallery commission for work sold. Hatch reserves the right to reproduce images for promotional and publication purposes if necessary. By submitting work to the exhibit you agree to all terms and conditions set forth in the entry form.

SUBMISSION FORMAT

All entries will be juried via images submitted through the submission form. Name each image file with your name and image number from your entry form image list.

Images MUST be jpeg format and high quality, up to 10MB each.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: June 20th, 2026

DROPOFF DEADLINE: Friday, June 26th, 2026

NOTIFICATION OF SELECTED WORKS

Artists will be notified of selected works via email by June 21st, 2026. 

DELIVERY OF SELECTED ARTWORK

Work should be hand-delivered or shipped between June 11th and June 26th, 2026 to Hatch Art House. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs. 

Ship/Deliver to:

Hatch Art House

1248 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703

CALENDAR:

ENTRIES OPEN: May 1st, 2026

ENTRY DEADLINE: June 20th, 2026

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE:  June 21st, 2026

ARTWORK DELIVERY:  June 11th – June 26th, 2026

EXHIBIT OPENS:  July 1st, 2026

EXHIBIT ENDS: August 31st, 2026

ARTIST RECEPTION: TBD

PICKUP ARTWORK: September 1st – 6th, 2026

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Wisconsin. The Art Show – Meet the Artists

Our anniversary show celebrating 15 years of Hatch Art House is up in the gallery for one more month.

15 years ago Tammy Schreiter (owner/curator) opened Hatch Art House’s doors for the first time on December 3rd, 2010. Over the years Hatch has showcased the work of well over 100 Wisconsin based artists, bringing art from all over the state to our gallery on Willy St.

As Tammy wrote in the first ever post on the Hatch website in December 2010, “Hatch will display a wide variety of artwork at a broad range of prices, offering something for everyone. It’s sure to be a vibrant space, full of fun, beautiful and unique hand-crafted items and fine art.”

We’ve stuck to our goal of creating a welcoming space where there’s something for everyone and art is local and accessible. And we couldn’t have done it without our artists. This show is a celebration of 15 years of Hatch Art House, our artists, and the great state we call home.

Here’s to 15 years of Hatch Art House!

Read more about participating artists below and stop in to see the show in person!

Molly Bandt | @bandtmolly

Madison, WI

Molly Bandt is a children’s book author, illustrator, and painter who creates color-rich semi-abstract landscapes and images inspired by urban and natural environments. Working in both traditional and mixed media, she uses expressive shapes and layered hues to evoke mood, movement, and a sense of place.

“Capitol Glow” | acrylic on canvas

Jenny Blasen | @jennyblasen

Madison, WI

Jenny Blasen creates mugs, incense holders, yarn bowls, and more. Many of her pieces feature the shape of Wisconsin as well as various animal and floral patterns, all colored with rich glazes.

Long Tray

Paula DeStefanis | @pauladestefanis

Cedarburg & Woodboro, WI & Chester UK

My artwork pays tribute to the convergence of the past and present, the imagined and the tangible, the overlooked and the enduring. I am fascinated by the physical changes and the marks left by the passage of time in us and our environment.

“Wisconsin Fields” | acrylic, WI wood frame

Carmen Duran | @carmenduran_art

Green Bay, WI

My art is deeply inspired by the lush landscape and cool blue waters of the Midwest. As a Wisconsin native, I love to “get out there” with acrylic and other water soluble paints to create layers of vibrant color and playful textures, capturing what I see and feel, all while exploring the land and beauty in unexpected places. My art journey has brought me to a place of endless possibility and contentment, as my curiosity and creative life continue to evolve after more than 10 years of painting and mark making.

“Waiting for the Butterflies” | acrylic on canvas

Emily Marie Watercolors | @emilymariewatercolors

Madison, WI

These pieces were painted for the recently released book, ‘Just One Comfrey’ written by Wisconsin Food Forest. The book highlights edible plants that can grow in our WI climate. Wisconsin is a state of edible bounty!

“Nasturtium” | watercolor

Susan Fiebig | @slfiebig

From Fond Du Lac, WI, Susan Fiebig uses found objects in her collages, most often various book parts including spines, bindings, and pages. For this piece created for our Wisconsin show, she also incorporated a salvaged slide to frame her collage work.

“Seasons of Wisconsin: Summer” | slide collage

Michael Gustavson

Madison, WI

While some of Michael’s work showcased at Hatch is influenced by his background in architecture and depicts some specific Wisconsin locations, this piece shows off his more abstract style of painting.

“Wisconsin Landscape” | acrylic on paper

Lisa Hepburn | @hepburnceramics

Madison, WI

My ceramics are rooted in a clean, modern, functional aesthetic, with each piece made to feel intuitive and comfortable in the hand. I explore form and surface with intention, creating objects that are visually calm and satisfying to use. Through simplicity and thoughtful design, my work is meant for everyday use and quiet moments of connection.

Blue & Green Mug

Hijinx Mixed Media | @hijinx.mixed

McFarland, WI

I’m an independent artist skilled in a variety of media. I specialize in illustration, printmaking, and fiber art. I love to use humor in my art to not only bring joy and laughter, but to also tackle hard-to-talk-about subjects such as otherness, body positivity, and mental health.

“I Fart Wisconsin” | marker & watercolor

Cynthia Hoffman

Fitchburg, WI

Handmade “Whimsy Jars” featuring a badger on top. Wisconsin means home! I you want to be a badger, just come along with me!

Badger Jar

Mel Kolstad | @melkolstadart

Fond du Lac, WI

Mel Kolstad is an artist, speaker, instructor and arts advocate. She is a printmaker, collagist, dyer, and papermaker, specializing in artwork relating to the forest and wooded spaces.

“Spring” | stitched mixed media collage

Nicci Martin | @martinnicci

Omro, WI

I love color, pattern, and flowers the most. Snark and swear words are my second loves. My artwork is like a sweet little girl who turns into a sailor with a filthy mouth.

“Ope! Cripes!” | mixed media on wood

Jody Monochrome | @jody_monochrome

Stevens Point, WI

I am a monochrome artist who works in ink, watercolor, and Linocut printmaking. My work focuses on imagery which provides a coping mechanism for painful chronic health conditions and my fears of death and disability. The animals and plants in my work are symbolic of how nature can be a source of escape and healing.

“Red Fox & Coneflowers” | pen and watercolor

Ninjagrl | @ninjagrl

Madison, WI

Ninjagrl and Turtle are still figuring out life.

“up north” | acrylic on wood

Lauren Ann Paul | @laurenannpaul

Madison, WI

These pieces are meditations and talismans (if you like) to remind and prompt us to keep a deep connection with self. With the hope we might show up for others, our community, the world more authentically ourselves. With more passion, joy and light to share.

“Present Moment is Peaceful” | mixed media

Wilbur Ross | @willbuckross

Madison, WI

I take great inspiration from the world around us, namely that of nature and the details within it. I enjoy capturing the feeling of appreciation and wonder that the world can evoke, especially in small, every-day ways.

“WI Summer” | wet & needle felted wool

Tammy Schreiter | @hatcharthouse

Madison, WI

Tammy is Hatch’s owner & curator and an artist too!

“Sunday Drive” | watercolor

Jay Solwold

Madison, WI

I put natural and human made objects that I’ve found or been given together in my assemblages. I try to make combinations of different things that create something interesting and amusing. I think the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

“Wisconsin State Bird: Robin” | found objects on wood

Stacey Stewartson | @staceystewartson.artist

Milwaukee, WI

My work is an exploration in the arrangement of color and pattern by exclusively using 1 inch leather triangles to construct each composition. The triangles are made with 100% genuine leather that is procured from upcycled and new sources. This simple framework for creating continues to yield new ideas and inspires me daily!

“Simple Things” | salvaged leather collage

Mark Viser | @mev_art

Madison, WI

I focus on oils and watercolors and aim to explore the intersection between nature and cities. Madison lends itself particularly well to my style, and since moving here in 2022, I have loved looking for new corners and side streets to portray.

“Concert on the Square” | oil on canvas

Wisconsin – the Art Show is up for viewing now through March 15th, 2026.

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Wisconsin – Celebrating 15 Years of Hatch Art House

To celebrate Hatch’s 15th anniversary, we are hosting an art show celebrating what makes Hatch special – our artists and our great state!

Wisconsin will be hosted on our special exhibit walls and tables from January 15th through March 15th. Around 20 of our Hatch artists, including painters, potters, mixed media artists, and more, are creating brand new pieces especially for this show based on a simple theme: Wisconsin.

We will be hosting an artist reception during the run of the show to mark this special occasion on Friday January 30th from 5-8pm.

Please join us to celebrate 15 wonderful years – we can’t wait to share this show with you!