Join the fun at Brews & Bites on September 21st where we will celebrate and close out the auction. An evening of live family-friendly musical entertainment, yard games, and more at Fireman's Park. Food/Beverages available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

The Village of DeForest believes that art has a special role within our community. Art can provide visual appeal to public spaces, stimulate creativity, and reinforce our community's commitment to "Growing the Good Life". As a tool, Public Art is used to educate, inspire, challenge, and preserve the character of our community, the Village of DeForest is excited to announce our first Public Art Campaign: Dragons of DeForest.

To kick off our first Public Art Campaign we had 10 artists create 11 five-foot tall fiberglass dragons that celebrate our heritage, community and much more! Proceeds will support local projects that benefit the community of DeForest.

Bidding on these pieces will begin at $800.00 and the auction will remain open through September 21, 2023 at 7:00pm. At the end of the auction, pieces will be awarded to the highest bidder and upon completion of payment.

Every $20 artwork purchase supports our future exhibitions & public art. Each summer Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s (RoCo) 6x6 exhibition brings together thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international & local artists, designers, youth and YOU. Each artist may enter up to four artworks of any medium (2D or 3D). Artworks must be six inches square and signed only on the back, to be exhibited anonymously. Participation is free. All artworks will be exhibited and for sale to the public for $20 each to benefit RoCo. Artists’ names will be revealed to the buyer upon purchase and all artworks remain on display through the end of the exhibition. Limit four artworks per school or school group (no limit for colleges).