The Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou is the premier event for which every Tarpon Springs resident takes great pride. This is one of the top rated shows in the nation. It is a juried show with over 500 applicants annually.The draw for this event is huge with over 72% of the attendees traveling 26 – 100 miles plus to attend. This juried show attracts artists from across the U.S. The Festival offers artists the opportunity to exhibit in a waterfront, oak-shaded Park in the center of Tarpon Springs. The city has been named Best Historic Small Town for 2018 by USA Today.

Vibrant downtown Venice will transform into an art-lover’s Mecca during the 18th Annual Downtown Venice Art Classic. Over 200 of the nation’s top artists will set up booths, gallery-style along West Venice Avenue on Saturday and Sunday. Stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and more during the free, outdoor event.

Featuring regional and national award winning artists, artist demos, music, food vendors with seating, and much more. The Festival attracts art lovers of all kinds. The proceeds of the Festival benefit ArtCenter Manatee’s education and out reach programs.

Besides a new year and new opportunities, part of the attraction to festival goers is their ability to casually amble through booths and tents set up under the tall oaks that shade this flower-adorned thoroughfare that’s framed by Mediterranean-style buildings housing banks, real estate and stock brokerages, European-style boutiques, high-end jewelry stores, prestigious art galleries and some of the finest ristorantes, bistros and outdoor cafes in all of southwest Florida.

The One of a Kind Show, held two times per year, features handmade items from hundreds of makers. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience with great food and entertainment while you shop.

The Uptown Art Fair, produced by the Uptown Association, is a juried fine arts festival with a reputation as one of the most exceptional art fairs in the United States. Through a rich history and constant innovation, the Uptown Art Fair showcases a variety of quality art for everyone’s budget. Click here to learn more about this exciting event set in the urban landscape of Uptown each summer during the first full weekend of August.

The mission of LAF is to celebrate and foster the appreciation of a dynamic array of contemporary artists and artisans through the exhibition and sale of contemporary art in a festival setting. LAF serves as a major fundraiser for Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) with proceeds supporting our exhibitions, programs and educational outreach across the region throughout the year.

Celebrate the summer season with an art-filled experience at the 61st annual Gold Coast Art Fair. Take in the art action with incredible demonstrations by artists, live music, and interactive art projects. Go for a spin on the Spin Art machine to create a masterpiece of spiraled and splashes of paint.  Savor the summer sun and Chicago’s stunning skyline in the city’s iconic Grant Park.

The festival will showcase the work of more than 100 of the city’s most diverse artists who work in a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, jewelry, sculpture, photography, glass and mixed media. Attendees can look forward to seeing Chicago-based standout artists, edgy photographers and abstract painters. In addition to supporting the arts and viewing incredible artwork that is available for purchase, festival guests also will have the opportunity, through live art demonstrations and booth chats to speak one-on-one with the artists.

Set against the backdrop of the Illinois Old State Capitol building, art lovers find the Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair to be the jewel of the Midwest. This tradition of fine art has brought artists and shoppers from across the country flocking to downtown Springfield’s two-day outdoor art gallery for over 50 years. Free to the public, the juried fair is dedicated to top quality and media variety.

The St. Armands Circle Art Festival, consistently ranked as one of the best art affairs in the U.S. by Sunshine Artist Magazine, blends long-time favorites with the most buzz-worthy names on the contemporary arts scene. The event takes place along the Boulevard of Presidents and St. Armands Circle. This popular festival returns every year to St. Armands Circle, draws out large crowds and has become an annual favorite of Sarasota County. Friday set up available for circle spaces.

Join us in Downtown Venice to browse and purchase a wide variety of ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, metal works and much more. Our event will be set up along West Venice Avenue, one of Venice’s historic downtown streets. Our Green Market offers live flora, freshly popped kettle corn, gourmet spices, and sauces. Come meet and visit with some of the nation’s best crafters, as you stroll along downtown Venice. Located on Florida’s west coast, Venice is a vibrant town on the Gulf of Mexico, filled with historic charm, natural beauty, and independently owned shops and restaurants.  Whether you like shopping in the unique stores of the downtown Venice Main Street district, or prefer golfing, boating, or other recreational activities, Venice has it all.

The South Miami Rotary Art Festival takes place in the vibrant downtown area of South Miami on Sunset Drive (SW 72nd Street) from US 1 to Red Road (SW 57th Avenue) adjacent to The Shops at Sunset Place. The area is filled with historic buildings, restaurants and unique shops. Just three miles south of Miami’s Coconut Grove, South Miami borders the University of Miami and the upscale neighborhoods of Coral Gables and Pinecrest.

There is free admission for patrons with ample nearby parking on-street and in garages. The festival features 150 outstanding artists, a fine expanded food court and beer garden and live jazz onstage.

Besides a new year and new opportunities, part of the attraction to festival goers is their ability to casually amble through booths and tents set up under the tall oaks that shade this flower-adorned thoroughfare that’s framed by Mediterranean-style buildings housing banks, real estate and stock brokerages, European-style boutiques, high-end jewelry stores, prestigious art galleries and some of the finest ristorantes, bistros and outdoor cafes in all of southwest Florida.