Upcoming Exhibitions
Exhibition Calendar
A juried, open call exhibition on artwork no larger than 12” in any direction. Smaller in size, these artworks invite the viewer to step in and connect with each piece on a more personal, intimate level. Juried by David Shevlino.
Call for entry now open
Smalls
Jan. 5-Feb. 2, 2027
In 1863, Paris artists rejected by the official Salon staged their own show, and art history took notice. WMOCA revives the idea with an exhibition of work that was turned away elsewhere and is now on view here.
Call for entry coming soon
Salon des Refusés
Mar 2-Apr 24, 2027
Portraits from one of the world’s leading portrait competitions come to Wausau. Juried by Judy Takacs, the 2027 International Biennial Portrait Competition presents selected works from the Portrait Society of America’s International Portrait Competition, May 4 to July 3, 2027.
International Biennial Portrait Competition 2027
Mar. 4-Jul. 3, 2027
Brook Bartholomew and Renee Boyton Group Show
Jul. 13-Sept. 4, 2027
Two artists, two ways of seeing. Brooke Bartholomew’s oil paintings and Renée Boynton’s charcoal and pastel drawings share the galleries in a group show about bodies, nature and the connections between them.
Brook Bartholomew and Renee Boyton Group Show
Jul. 13-Sept. 4, 2027
Two artists, two ways of seeing. Brooke Bartholomew’s oil paintings and Renée Boynton’s charcoal and pastel drawings share the galleries in a group show about bodies, nature and the connections between them.
Brook Bartholomew and Renee Boyton Group Show
Jul. 13-Sept. 4, 2027
Two artists, two ways of seeing. Brooke Bartholomew’s oil paintings and Renée Boynton’s charcoal and pastel drawings share the galleries in a group show about bodies, nature and the connections between them.
10th Annual National Juried Exhibition (ANJE)
Juried by Philip Salamone
Catherine Hafer “Love Remembered” A finalist in the 2025 ANJE
September 25 - December 26
The Annual National Juried Exhibition (ANJE) stands out as a flagship show for the museum, breaking from its usual focus on figurative realism. Held annually, the exhibition opens its call to artists working across every style, subject, and medium, bringing together a wide-ranging and visually striking showcase of contemporary work from artists nationwide.
Stephanie Deshpande “Manifestation” A finalist in the 2025 ANJE
Exhibitions in 2027
Schedule for 2027
January 5th through February 20th- Smalls (12” x 12” and smaller) Juried by David Schevlino
March 2nd through April 24th- Salon des Refuses
May 4th through July 3rd- International Biennial Portrait Competition 2027 Juried by Judy Takacs
July 13th through September 4th- Brooke Bartholomew and Renee Boyton Group Show
September 14th through November 6th- The Locals Show
November 16th through December 23rd- Annual National Juried Exhibition 2027