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April 26 & 27, 2025
Melbourne, Florida
Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive
Daily 9am-5pm
200 Artists
Deadline: December 31, 2024

Application fee: $37/Booth fee: $374.50

April 26 and 27, 2025 marks the 40th year of the annual juried Fine Art Festival in Melbourne, Florida, showcasing the work over 200 talented artists.

We are pleased that our event at Wickham Park has been very successful over the past years. ​The Melbourne Art Festival is consistently ranked in the top 200 shows in the nation by “Sunshine Artist” magazine over the last 10 years, in 2024 we ranked #38th.

Wickham Park is very spacious, and the layout affords easy set up and welcomes many visitors to walk in the park, view and purchase art, and enjoy the festival weekend activities. Artists set up along the scenic drive that winds around the back lake. 

Friday midday set up, FREE parking, FREE overnight parking/ camping in the youth rustic area, and full hook-up camp sites are available at reasonably low rates through Wickham Park Campground.

AWARDS
Best of Show $2,500
8-Awards of Excellence (4 in each category) $1,000
8-Awards of Distinction (4 in each category) $700
8-Awards of Merit (4 in each category) $500

Melbourne is located on Florida’s East Coast just 1 hour east of Orlando, 2.5 hours south of Jacksonville, and 3 hours north of Miami. Wickham Park is located at 2500 Parkway Dr. The Park has hosted large events: Runaway Country, 80's in the Park, the Vietnam Memorial Wall, and now the Melbourne Art Festival! Check out their website at: https://brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation.

The welcoming breezes and wide open green spaces are perfect for Artists and visitors alike!

Apply: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12516
More info: http://www.melbournearts.org/
Contact: Doug Taylor news@melbournearts.org

February 22 & 23, 2025
Aventura, Florida
Gulfstream Park
Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm
80 Artists
Deadline: December 20, 2024

Application fee: $25/Booth fee $450

Welcome to the Aventura Arts Festival! A two-day arts festival filled with arts, food, and music & more. Mark your calendar for February 22 & 23, 2025 to join us!

Incorporated in 1995, the City of Aventura has quickly become home to 40,000 residents with world-class parks, tennis/pick-ball courts, a cultural center, A-rated schools, a world-renowned golf resort, hotels, world-class medical facilities, sprawling businesses, boutique shops, award-winning dining & nightlife, and home to the Aventura Mall, the 3rd largest mall in the Country.

The City boasts a diverse demographic of families, young adults, and professionals and is recognized internationally as a premier location in which to live, shop, and play.

The Festival will showcase exceptional fine art and craft exhibitors, as well as hand-crafted foods, and activities for kids and families over the weekend. Festival staff strives to provide excellent artist hospitality throughout the weekend with snacks and drinks provided each day.

 For more info:
https://cityofaventura.com/488/Aventura-Arts-Festival

Contact: Matthew Fillioe matt@liberationevent.com

March 29 & 30, 2025
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Cranes Roost Park
Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 10am-5pm
140 Artists
Deadline: February 22, 2024 

Application fee: $30
Booth fee: $335 Juried/$285 Fine Craft Non Juried

The streets along beautiful Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte in Altamonte Springs/Orlando, Florida will come alive with artisans showcasing their talents, color and music. Join us at the Uptown Art Expo, this festival offers artists a beautiful world class setting with easy access set-up, free adjacent parking and overnight security.

NOTEWORTHY:

• Limited to 140 juried fine art and fine craft artists
• $6,500 artist awards
• 25,000 patrons
• Friday drive up load-in
• Free adjacent parking
• Overnight security
• Extensive PR and marketing
• Sunday morning artists' breakfast
• All booths have small storage behind
• Highest household buying income in the region
• Limited electric available for additional fee 

The Uptown Art Expo will be strongly promoted throughout Central Florida media including 98.9 WMMO, WOCL 105.9fm, Orlando Weekly and more. 

The Orlando Art & Living Expo, Inc., is a non-profit whose mission to bring art and music together, and enhance the quality of life in Central Florida. 

More info: https://www.uptownartexpo.com
Contact: Jim Barton uptownartexpo@gmail.com

February 22 & 23, 2025
Key West, Florida
Truman Waterfront Park
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
125 Artists
Deadline November 11, 2024

Application fee $35/Booth fee starts at $335

The Quay at Truman Waterfront Park is a gorgeous waterside location, with fabulous views, next to the historic Coast Guard Museum Ship, 'The Ingham'. Landside is a lovely park with public art, a children's play area and splash pad, and the Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Located just a few blocks from the busy Duval Street, it is a perfect spot to enjoy the scenery and take a break from the busy old town streets. A popular spot, the Park is adjacent to the Truman Annex, an affluent neighborhood of visitors, locals and part time residents. February brings fabulous weather and lots of folks from all over.

The Key West Art & Craft Festival has something for everyone. All artistic mediums are represented from highly skilled and talented artists and fine craftspeople from around the country. We are pleased to provide space for creatives to show their work in this fun weekend event, that now has food trucks, making it more inviting to make a day of it. It is a highly anticipated event for everyone in the Keys and visitors alike. The quay is a lovely boulevard for artist tents, making a comfortable spot to stroll and enjoy the fabulous work of creative artists.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the show which is produced by the non-profit cooperative Key West Art Center Gallery, that is located at 301 Front Street, in a historic late 1800's building. The Art Center will be celebrating its 65th year in 2025.

This year we will have food trucks and comfort tents for people to enjoy the delicious food and fabulous waterside views. While shopping the wonderful artists' works, the children can be enjoying the park play ground and splash pad. Then the family can spend time in the Museum ship, the 'Ingham' a retired Coast Guard cutter, with a heroic past; and finish up with another stroll through the boulevard of Artists.

For more information: https://keywestartcenter.com
Contact: Susann D'Antonio kwartshow@gmail.com

April 26 & 27, 2025
Tallahassee, Florida
Downtown city parks known as the Chain of Parks
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
160 Artists
Deadline: October 31, 2024

Application fee $35/Booth fee $360

The annual Chain of Parks Art Festival is a multi-day Fine Art event which includes this two-day outdoor artist exhibit. The festival has been ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 10 straight years.

Held in a group of city parks known as the ‘Chain of Parks’ in downtown Tallahassee, the Chain of Parks Art Festival has been recognized as a Legacy Event by "Visit Tallahassee" due to the

35,000+ visitors and patrons it attracts. The booths are set under expansive moss-covered live oak trees, creating shade and a beautiful southern setting.

Awarding over $10,000 in cash prizes with approximately 160 juried artists accepted to participate.

Artist comments on surveys included liking the social aspect, the friendly safe environment, community support, relaxed atmosphere, excellent staff, and being well taken care of. Many commented on how nicely organized everything is and appreciated the volunteer and staff support. Several comments on diversity of mediums and newness was good this year.

Artists also enjoyed:

• Friday evening Artist Welcome Reception
• breakfast/lunch provided
• nearby bathrooms
• easy parking
• the park location and environment, as well as the booth spots
• the large attendee turnout

Visitor comments from onsite surveys: “Truly enjoyed the entire festival. This was extremely organized, with such an array of arts, and a friendly environment set up for ease of viewing and traversing the area. Local businesses seemed to truly support this event.” “I am impressed by the vendor selection; the event was even better than I expected."

All proceeds from this juried Fine Art festival benefit LeMoyne Arts, a non-profit community-based art center.

For more information: http://ChainofParks.com
Contact: Sheri Sanderson Sheri@LeMoyne.org

April 26 & 27, 2025
Tallahassee, Florida
Downtown city parks known as the Chain of Parks
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
160 Artists
Deadline: October 31, 2024

Application fee $35/Booth fee $360

The annual Chain of Parks Art Festival is a multi-day Fine Art event which includes this two-day outdoor artist exhibit. The festival has been ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 10 straight years.

Held in a group of city parks known as the ‘Chain of Parks’ in downtown Tallahassee, the Chain of Parks Art Festival has been recognized as a Legacy Event by "Visit Tallahassee" due to the

35,000+ visitors and patrons it attracts. The booths are set under expansive moss-covered live oak trees, creating shade and a beautiful southern setting.

Awarding over $10,000 in cash prizes with approximately 160 juried artists accepted to participate.

Artist comments on surveys included liking the social aspect, the friendly safe environment, community support, relaxed atmosphere, excellent staff, and being well taken care of. Many commented on how nicely organized everything is and appreciated the volunteer and staff support. Several comments on diversity of mediums and newness was good this year.

Artists also enjoyed:

• Friday evening Artist Welcome Reception
• breakfast/lunch provided
• nearby bathrooms
• easy parking
• the park location and environment, as well as the booth spots
• the large attendee turnout

Visitor comments from onsite surveys: “Truly enjoyed the entire festival. This was extremely organized, with such an array of arts, and a friendly environment set up for ease of viewing and traversing the area. Local businesses seemed to truly support this event.” “I am impressed by the vendor selection; the event was even better than I expected."

All proceeds from this juried Fine Art festival benefit LeMoyne Arts, a non-profit community-based art center.

For more information: http://ChainofParks.com
Contact: Sheri Sanderson Sheri@LeMoyne.org

February 1 & 2, 2025
Bay Harbor Islands, Florida
Bay Harbor Terrace
Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm
60 Artists
Deadline: October 31, 2024

Application fee: $25/Booth fee starts at $425

The Bay Harbor Islands Arts Festival is back for 2025! This 2-day event will be held in the beautiful Town of Bay Harbor Islands. Long known as "The Best Kept Secret on the Water," this two-island, vibrant and progressive community is located in the heart of Biscayne Bay, surrounded by some of the most affluent coastal communities in South Florida. With its sought after real estate and small-town appeal, art lovers live and work here.

The Festival will unfold on February 1st and 2nd, 2025, on Bay Harbor Terrace in the center of the Town’s beautifully landscaped downtown Business District, with its boutique shops, fine dining, and the most well-known luxury mall in America just steps away.

The Festival will showcase exceptional fine art and craft exhibitors, culinary arts, hands-on activities for families, and a variety of live performances over the two days.

The best-kept secret on the water!

For more info:
bayharborislands-fl.gov/428/2025-Bay-Harbor-Islands-Arts-Festival

Contact: Matthew Fillioe matt@liberationevent.com

March 15 & 16, 2025
Longboat Key, Florida
Towncenter Green, 600 Bay Isles Road
Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm
80 Artists
Deadline: October 15, 2024

Application fee $39/Booth fee $540

Artists, get ready to shine at the vibrant Longboat Key Town Center Green! Located near Publix on Bay Isles Road, this stunning park area is the perfect stage for a top-tier community festival.

Showcase your masterpieces in a dynamic environment featuring captivating sculptures, stunning paintings, unique jewelry, beautiful photography, and exquisite ceramics. Benefit from top-notch marketing, ensuring your art reaches a broad and enthusiastic audience.

Enjoy the convenience of day-before setup, nearby parking, 24-hour security, restrooms, and an effective show layout designed for maximum exposure and ease. Engage with art lovers and collectors eager to discover your creative inspirations and handcrafted pieces.

This is your chance to be part of an extraordinary event that celebrates artistic excellence. Elevate your career, gain unparalleled exposure, and connect with a diverse audience.

Apply now and join us for an exciting festival at Longboat Key Town Center Green.
We can't wait to see your extraordinary art take center stage!

For more information: https://naplespicasso.com
Contact: Patrick Benes naplespicasso@gmail.com

March 15 & 16, 2025
Longboat Key, Florida
Towncenter Green, 600 Bay Isles Road
Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm
80 Artists
Deadline: October 15, 2024

Application fee $39/Booth fee $540

Artists, get ready to shine at the vibrant Longboat Key Town Center Green! Located near Publix on Bay Isles Road, this stunning park area is the perfect stage for a top-tier community festival.

Showcase your masterpieces in a dynamic environment featuring captivating sculptures, stunning paintings, unique jewelry, beautiful photography, and exquisite ceramics. Benefit from top-notch marketing, ensuring your art reaches a broad and enthusiastic audience.

Enjoy the convenience of day-before setup, nearby parking, 24-hour security, restrooms, and an effective show layout designed for maximum exposure and ease. Engage with art lovers and collectors eager to discover your creative inspirations and handcrafted pieces.

This is your chance to be part of an extraordinary event that celebrates artistic excellence. Elevate your career, gain unparalleled exposure, and connect with a diverse audience.

Apply now and join us for an exciting festival at Longboat Key Town Center Green.
We can't wait to see your extraordinary art take center stage!

For more information: https://naplespicasso.com
Contact: Patrick Benes naplespicasso@gmail.com

March 8 & 9, 2025
Babcock Ranch, Florida
Founder's Square
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 11am-4pm
60 Artists
Deadline: November 1, 2024

Application fee $25/Booth fee $325

Babcock Ranch continues to grow by leaps and bounds, and we want you to be a part of this boutique art show. The many new houses in Babcock Ranch need your artwork to make them feel like "home." Extensive advertising throughout Lee and Charlotte Counties, designed to bring art buyers to you, includes newspapers, radio, billboards, and online advertising with paid and organic Facebook ads featuring artist work. 

Various local farm-to-table restaurants and vendors will encourage attendees to stay for lunch or dinner as they decide upon their artwork purchases.

Promotion for Babcock Ranch Art Show will be most successful if artists and the Art Show work together. ArtFest Fort Myers/Babcock Ranch Art Show are both very active on social media and focus our community engagement campaigns to bring more buyers to artists. We encourage artists to contact your email mailing lists with newsletters and post promotional images on social media about your participation in Babcock Ranch Art Show. Working together will attract a larger audience of artists.

The Babcock Ranch Art Show has artist-friendly procedures to ensure you experience a pleasant and profitable weekend. Our artist hospitality team is there to greet and direct you on setup day and is available all weekend.

Artist perks include:

• Drive-up access to your booth location on setup day (Friday morning); includes storage space behind your booth
• Indoor restrooms
• Convenient free artist parking
• Professional overnight security
• Oversized booth spaces with at least three feet between booths and storage space behind

Produced by the nationally ranked team of ArtFest Fort Myers, this 2-day event embraces this new town of Babcock Ranch. Working closely with the Babcock Ranch School, a portion of your booth fee supports art education for at-risk children. 

"The staff all were friendly and very helpful, Thank you!!"
"I love, Love, Love that you provide each artist with plenty of space!! Allowing for showing on all sides ...Thank you !!"
"The staff were very professional and conducted everything in such a kind and positive manner. I had such a great experience!"

For more information: https://babcockranchartshow.com/
Contact: Nicole Holdgrafer nicole.holdgrafer@artfestfortmyers.com

March 8 & 9, 2025
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Craig Park
Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 10am-5pm
200 Artists
Deadline: October 15, 2024

Application fee: $30/Booth fee: $250

We welcome your application to the 50th Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou, a premier outdoor event. This juried show attracts artists from across the U.S. It offers artists the opportunity to exhibit in a waterfront, oak-shaded park in the center of Tarpon Springs. The city was named Best Historic Small Town for 2018 by USA Today. Some 18,000 loyal patrons flock to the show every year to interact with and buy from exhibitors, sample craft beer and good food, and enjoy live entertainment. Awards total $19,000.

Spring Bayou anchors Tarpon Springs’ interlocking waterways that directly feed into the Gulf of Mexico. These waters draw thousands of day visitors and winter residents. Tarpon Springs sits at the north end of Florida's most densely-populated county, accessible from the entire Tampa Bay area. It offers an old Florida ambience with its brick streets, restored Victorian mansions and intimate bungalows surrounding the Festival venue. Downtown boasts a variety of restaurants and shops, just two blocks away. The historic Sponge Docks area, celebrating Greek heritage, is an easy walk or trolley ride away. The Festival, in the midst of these attractions, provides a unique opportunity for purchasing fine art and fine craft. 

"Loved this show. So nice the jurors stop at each booth, introduce themselves and are attentive"

"Great show as usual"

"Very caring and thorough; well attended"

"Fabulous! The staff and volunteers are SO nice"

"Good crowd and advertising"

"My sales were double their 10 year average"

"Courteous staff. Very cooperative. Probably one the easiest groups to work with. Appreciate the consideration given to the artists."

For more information:
https://tarponspringsfineartsfestival.com/
Contact: Joanna Mazurek artists@tarponspringschamber.org

February 15 & 16, 2025
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Gardens North County District Park
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
275 Artists
Deadline: September 25, 2024

Application fee: $50/Booth fee starts at $625

The 40th edition of the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Tampa General Hospital, is currently accepting artist applications at zapplication.org. Artists can apply for jury selection in 12 fine art categories.

Known as one of the nation's top art festivals, ArtiGras, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, annually attracts tens of thousands of art lovers and collectors. The two-day outdoor festival, produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, showcases a juried exhibition of gallery-quality art and offers a unique opportunity for visitors to interact with and purchase directly from the artists.

ArtiGras also offers the "Emerging Artist" category for local artists. This program offers selected developing artists mentoring services, professional booth photos and complimentary tent rental. Qualifications include artists who have never exhibited in a show and reside in South Florida. Emerging Artist applicants should proceed in the same manner as professional artists and submit their artwork online through zapplication.org.

Along with more than 275 onsite artists, the 40th edition of ArtiGras will feature interactive art exhibits, children's activities, live music, and the youth art competition among food and art demonstrations.

For more information: https://www.artigras.org/
Contact: Rebecca Seelig rebecca.seelig@gmail.com

March 21, 22, & 23, 2025
Winter Park, Florida
Downtown Winter Park
Friday & Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 9am-5pm
218 Artists
Deadline: September 23, 2024

Application fee $45/Booth fee $575

One of Central Florida’s most anticipated harbingers of spring will celebrate its 66th year March 21, 22, 23, 2024. The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious juried fine art shows. It consistently ranks among the most highly regarded outdoor art shows in the nation and its artists compete for one of the largest cash awards among the top shows, ($76,500). Additionally, the enthusiastic Patrons Program is expected to spend more than $95,000 in Art Bucks this year.

The show is located in the heart of Winter Park, Florida, a beautifully landscaped area whose surrounding streets are closed during the Festival to allow for foot traffic only. Artists’ booths nestle under large oak trees in Central Park and line Winter Park’s historic Park Avenue, a quaint and charming downtown area with brick streets, unique boutique shops, and inviting outdoor cafes and bistros.

Attendance usually reaches 250,000 or more for the three-day festival, which is one of Central Florida’s largest outdoor events. Approximately 215 fine artists will be selected to participate, chosen from over 1,000 national and international applications. 

The application closes soon -
apply now until September 23, 2024 to be part of this highly respected, juried art festival.

For more informaton: https://www.wpsaf.org/
Contact: Alice Moulton ajmwpfl@earthlink.net

November 9 & 10, 2024
West Palm Beach, Florida
Armory Arts Center
Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm
120 Artists
Deadline: September 27, 2024

Application fee: $50/Booth fee starts at $200

As we approach our 40th year, we have reimagined and rebranded our event to support the arts more significantly. Our museum-quality contemporary art, craft, and design creative market occurs in beautiful West Palm Beach, Florida, just across the bridge from the Town of Palm Beach.

Ranked as a top destination in Florida, this Creative Market will create an atmosphere for everyone. Our creative market has easy load-in and load-out, and scores of patrons come prepared to begin their holiday shopping. New this year is a juried exhibition, with this year's theme being "A Day in the life of Palm Beach.

Each year, the Creative Market hosts nearly 5,000 visitors inside and outside the Armory Art Center’s historic campus, located in Howard Park, within walking distance to City Place in downtown West Palm Beach, Antique Row, and the Norton Museum of Art on Dixie Highway. The Armory Art Center is a registered historic building that is currently undergoing historic restoration and preservation to maintain and upgrade its facilities.

New this year is a Friday night cocktail party for Artists, Board members and sponsors to announce the juried winners for the arts fair and the exhibition.

For more information: 
armoryart.org/art-center-programs/holiday-arts-festival/

Contact: Jill Brown 
jill.brown@armoryart.org

January 25 & 26, 2025
Naples, Florida
Naples Mercato
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
120 Artists
Deadline: September 15, 2024

Application fee: $39/Booth fee: $595

Experience the sophisticated, fun, and vibrant 2nd Annual Mercato Art Celebration Art Show hosted by Naples Picasso Events. This all-day extravaganza offers Naples residents and visitors the perfect blend of shopping under the sunshine and memorable evenings filled with dining, drinks, entertainment, and captivating Fine Art from renowned national and international artists.

Naples Mercato is one of the busiest streets in Naples, with a wealthy, art-loving neighborhood. Applying to this Art Show, you will get Great Advertising, 24-hour security, Tent Rentals, Effective Show Layout, Restrooms, and local restaurants onsite. No loud music, Easy Setup, no Public Park Issues like mud, trees, bugs, or far distances to dolly in or out.

In addition to the artistic delights, guests will relish the incredible Southwest Florida weather, ample parking options, and the chance to visit Mercato's celebrated restaurants and stores. As the grand finale, Mercato and Collier County close down the entire street to vehicular traffic, allowing attendees to stroll through the event, interact with artists, and fully immerse themselves in the beauty of Naples.

The 2nd Annual Mercato Art Celebration Art Show, brought to you by Naples Picasso Events, brings together artists, collectors, and enthusiasts to celebrate creativity and culture. Prepare to be enthralled by a diverse range of artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.

More info: https://naplespicasso.com/how-to-apply-artists/
Contact: Patrick Benes naplespicasso@gmail.com

March 8 & 9, 2025
Marco Island, Florida
Veteran's Community Park
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
102 Artists
Deadline: November 20, 2024

Application fee: $35/Booth fee: $575

The show will again take place in scenic Veteran’s Community Park on Marco Island. The city of Marco Island is located in Collier County, Florida just a short drive south of Naples. It is a destination for many people with second homes during the winter months, and enjoys a peak season population of 35,000 people. 

Marco Island and the immediate surrounding areas are experiencing a growth in development and have become a popular destination for people relocating to warmer climates. In a recent 2023 Florida study analyzing the highest wealth per capita in the state, Collier County has been ranked 2nd among the 67 counties in Florida.

Florida is home to a robust and successful tourism industry. The county hosted 266,200 visitors in March 2024.

Artist Amenities

• Openings for 102 artists
• 100% drive-in set up and tear down
• Every artist booth is a corner
• Friday set up
• Booth Sitters
• Indoor Bathrooms
• Free remote overnight RV parking
• Continental artist breakfast served daily
• Free remote parking and shuttle service
• Extensive marketing campaign
• Hotel discounts
• Walking distance, paid parking available

Testimonials

When I saw that Maureen was heading up a show on Marco Island, I knew immediately that I had to be part of the show. In my opinion Maureen is one of the best promoters of top notched art shows in Florida. So glad she’s back. E. Heitmann

Maureen Roberts is a exceptional Art Show Director- she has incredible computer skills and never makes a mistake with the show info that she sends out. Her shows are highly organized and professional. She really listens to the artists and is open to new ideas- ways to make improvements and takes into consideration booth requests. She answers every issue and conflict with a smile and a infectious laugh that puts everyone at ease and makes the show a pleasant and profitable experience for everyone. B. Hawley

The artist and the promoter relationship is a very important part of any show. In my experience this promoter has been outstanding. Accommodating the artist by promoting a great atmosphere, providing breakfast and snacks throughout the day along with booth sitters. This promoter takes into consideration the artists needs in regard to space and availability. Advertising, accommodating the artist and food! What more could you ask for!!!
T. Broker

I have had the honor of working with Maureen for years. Her genuine passion for artists and her skills on running shows made our profession easier and less stressful. She is organized, artist friendly and has great communication which is greatly appreciated. Working with her has been absolute delight and wholeheartedly recommend her as a knowledgeable, competent show director in the creative industry. G. Sheba

More info: mr@maurichproductions.org. 
Contact: Maureen Roberts MR@maurichproductions.com

January 11 & 12, 2025
Cape Coral, Florida
Cape Coral Parkway E from Del Prado to Coronado
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
250 Artists
Deadline: August 30, 2024

Application fee: $35/Booth fee: $450

Artists, designers and makers with high quality, handmade, original work are invited to apply to be a part of our Fine Art Festival. Eligible work ranges from original high-quality giftable craft to premium fine art. Applications will be juried and chosen based on uniqueness, craftsmanship and attention to detail. Up to 240 artists will be accepted to participate in the festival.

The Cape Coral Arts Festival & Marketplace is one of Lee County’s largest Special Events according to the Lee County Tourist Development Council and the Lee County Visitors and Convention Bureau bringing over 140,000 attendees to enjoy the arts! In 2020, our Art festival was Voted the Best Outdoor Event by the readers of Gulfshore Life Magazine and the 5th best Art Festival in the nation by Sunshine Artists. For 39 years, the Rotary Club of Cape Coral has been proud to bring this event to the community. All proceeds from booth sales are donated by the Cape Coral Rotary Foundation to improve the community of Cape Coral.

To attract our new residents to our Art Festival to buy really good Art, we have organized a Premier Artist area comprised of up to 72 of the Best Artists who apply. The selection of artists that are invited to participate in the Premier Area will be based on jury scores. We are also providing extra amenities to make Premier Artists happy.

The benefits of being invited to participate in our “Premier Artist Area” include:

• Booth location next to lodging accommodations, Holiday Inn Express;
• Reduced booth fee or discounted booth and 2 nights lodging package deal at the Holiday Inn Express;
• Lunch and Water will be delivered to your booth both days
• Larger Booth Space: 13-foot-wide booth spaces;
• Dedicated Artist bathrooms; and
• Convenient access to food located in an “off the street” food court

Amenities for all Fine Crafters and Artists include:

• Booth spaces located on the street;
• Light towers for booth set-up on Friday evening and tear-down on Sunday evening to make finding your Booth - plus setup and tear-down - easier;
• Enhanced WiFi service to prevent usage overload problems;
• 24 hour Security;
• Complimentary Coffee and Doughnutson Saturday and Sunday mornings;
• Drive-up access to your booth is provided for unloading and loading and to access to your booth on Saturday and Sunday mornings until 9 am;
• Artist information packets will be delivered to booths by 9:00 am on Saturday morning;
• Free convenient off-street parkingfor Artists’ vehicles and RVs;
• $9,000 in cash awards to Category winners and Best in Show;
• Award Presentation Breakfast will held on Sunday morning before the Festival opens;
• Water and Snacks will be delivered to booths;
• For those artists needing a little more space, there is an Option to purchase a booth and ½ space (16.5’) in lieu of a standard 11’ Single or 22’ Double booth space; and
• Dedicated group of Rotarian volunteers will assist with booth set-up, tear-down and booth sitting during the festival if needed.

Testimonials

SALES: WOW! I have not done this show since 2019 and I am so glad I was able to do it this year! A lot has changed since I last did this show; my art has gotten better, I display larger pieces, my prices have increased, and Cape Coral was ‘ground zero’ for the recent Hurricane Ian. 2017 my best year until this year, I almost DOUBLED my previous best at this show. I will tell y’all that my sales in the ballpark of over $5K!

Organization: Excellent! The Rotary does know how to put on a great and well organized show. We could even pick our booth numbers ahead of time. Communication ahead and during the show was great and there were plenty of Rotary members and volunteers to direct traffic and even help load or unload your supplies and art, if needed. Also one member came by on Sunday and took a short survey of anything “good, bad, or ugly” about this year’s show. Wow! I wish all shows did this...Kyle Wilson

For more information: 
https://capecoralartfestival.com/

Contact: Christina Redman cgredman@gmail.com

January 31, February 1 & 2, 2025
Fort Myers, Florida
Downtown Fort Myers
Opening Night January 31 - optional participation
Daily 9am-5pm
200 artists
Deadline: September 20, 2024

Application fee: $35 Booth fees start at $464

ArtFest Fort Myers is stronger than ever, with 200+ artists and a great layout overlooking beautiful Downtown Fort Myers riverfront and yacht basin. ArtFest is a free, non-gated event for everyone in the Southwest Florida community to come shop your artwork.

Click here to apply!

• Two-day, FREE to the public, community event, with 85,000 attendees
• Year-round, full-time professional staff
• New and cutting-edge art is equally at home with more traditional work
• Loyal base of dedicated art buyers/VIP members who are focused on YOUR work
• Attracting young professional families with free fun art related activities for kids of all ages
• Oversized booth spaces and convenient Friday set up with drive-up access
• Discounted hotel rates, indoor bathrooms

Testimonials

November 2 & 3, 2024
Inverness, Florida
Historic Downtown on the Courthouse Square
Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm
125 Artists
Deadline: September 15, 2024

Application fee: $25/Booth fee: $200-$350

The Inverness Festival of the Arts is one of Central Florida’s premier juried fine art shows. Join us November 2nd & 3rd in picturesque downtown. IFOTA is renowned for its commitment to promoting artistic excellence and innovation drawing thousands of enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world.

We have a wonderful Artist dinner on Saturday evening. Rails to Trails Bicycle Trails goes right through our town. There is great fishing in our lakes and we are 20 minutes from Crystal River, home of manatees. Great place to kayak, scuba dive! Homosassa Springs is wonderful, too. Citrus County has wonderful natural settings to help evoke the artist in all of us!

IFOTA established in 1972, serves as a vibrant platform for artists to showcase their medium: paintings, sculptures, jewelry, clay, fiber, photography and many more. There is a generous prize pool of $10,000.

In addition to the displays, the festival also features live music and entertainment, student art, interactive exhibits for children and adults, all this while enjoying food and drink from the local restaurants. IFOTA, set in historic small town Inverness, creates a fun and engaging atmosphere for visitors and art enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy.

Awards

The Inverness Festival of the Arts is committed to celebrating the diverse talents of our artistic community. Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, digital artist, or work in any other medium, your unique vision and dedication to your craft have the potential to be honored with an award:

• Best in Show
• People’s Choice
• Medium-Specific Awards
• Veteran-Specific Awards

Honoring Service Through Art: A Special Celebration for Veteran Artists

The Inverness Festival of the Arts is extending a special invitation to the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces and now express their journeys, memories, and reflections through art. This year, we are proud to introduce a generous booth discount and three exclusive awards designed to honor the outstanding contributions of veteran artists to our vibrant arts community.

Testimonials

"With so much going on in Citrus County, the Inverness Arts Festival is unbelievable!! The best I have ever seen. The quality of the over 100 artist booths is spectacular!" Mike Bays

For more info: https://inverness.gov/527/Festival-of-the-Arts

Contact: Heather Hagar hhagarIFOTA@gmail.com