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ArtFest Fort Myers works all year to produce the best fine art festival in Southwest Florida and many artists agree that this fine art festival puts all the right components together to create a very successful weekend for their artists!

ArtFest Fort Myers staff joins forces with a great volunteer
Steering Committee of  community "movers and shakers" who oversee the weekend, insuring that artist needs come first.

Expect:

• drive up access for staggered Friday set up
• great artist breakfast including eggs, yogurt, fresh fruit & juice, muffins
• reserved artist parking
• discounted hotel rates
• weekend  booth sitters and indoor restrooms, your every comfort is considered so you can concentrate on sales.

These wonderful amenities are one of the reasons so many great artists want to be a part of this event and isn't it fitting to be surrounded by artists with the caliber of work that you want to be associated with?

"I have participated in your show three times and each time my sales have been better than prior years.  Your promotional efforts are fantastic-there were always big crowds!  ArtFest Fort Myers is one of the top shows in Florida for sales," Michael Brown, a digital artist from the 2013 festival.

ArtFest Fort Myers understands that bringing a buying crowd to your booth is their main objective.  The art festival's comprehensive advertising plan includes TV, radio, newspapers, glossy magazines, billboards, direct mail, theatre & symphony programs and all social media outlets.  Ten million advertising impressions mean that the buying crowd from a    tri-county area and beyond are informed about the great artwork coming to ArtFest Fort Myers the first weekend in February! For 13 years, our community has supported the art festival and they are waiting for you to arrive!

          What is special about Fort Myers?

• An international airport, perfect weather and good business environment has enticed powerhouse corporations such as Hertz, Chico's, Sony and Gartner Group to call Fort Myers their home.
• Ever increasing residential and commercial construction, lots of new jobs
• and another season of record-breaking domestic and international tourism are spurring exciting population and job growth.
• AND our commitment to the arts is evident everywhere you look.

Pastel by Katie Wilson, 2D MM Winner

Apply now, through ZAPPlication, to make ArtFest Fort Myers a key part of your successful winter season in Florida!

A true community event, ArtFest Fort Myers is free to the public and includes art related activities to attract the best audience in a wide age range.  This non-profit supports art in the schools and community all year long.  Plan now to be a part of this fabulous Fort Myers art experience!