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Call for Artists: 39th Annual Art in the Park

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 21, 2023 at 6:00am

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Brooksville, Florida
Tom Varn Park
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
120 Artists
Deadline: January 10, 2024

Application fee: $35/Booth fee: $250

You're invited to apply to exhibit at the 39th Annual Art in the Park in Brooksville, Florida! Join us underneath the oak trees for Hernando County's premier arts event - with over 100 fine arts exhibitors and $6,500 in cash prizes, including $1,250 for Best in Show!

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Art in the Park is an annual event dedicated to fine art, craftsmanship, and community. Artists and artisans come from all over Florida and the Southeast to showcase their unique artwork at Tom Varn Park in Brooksville, Florida. This will be our 39th annual show, and we hope this will be our best one yet! Expect a diverse crowd of over 6,000 arts enthusiasts from our neighboring communities for a celebration of artistry in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Fine arts and crafts exhibitors of all mediums are invited to apply! 

Hernando County's interest in the arts has grown tremendously in the past few years, with several new public art programs including the Mermaid Tale Trail, Art on Fire, the Mobile Mural Program, and so many more! Come see what our thriving arts community has to offer!

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New this year: More fine artists than ever, a larger marketing budget to pull in more art buyers, and more live art demonstrations.

 

 


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We are committed to enhancing the experience for every artist, collector, and patron of the arts who attends our show.

 

 

 

 

APPLY NOW

For more info: http://www.aitphernando.com

Contact: Cheryl Hill AITPExhibitor@hernandoarts.org

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Call for Artists: 1st Annual Marco Island National Fine Art Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on November 9, 2023 at 6:00am
12286196478?profile=RESIZE_400xMarch 9 & 10, 2024
Marco Island, Florida
Marco Island Veteran's Memorial Park
Daily 10am-5pm
200 Artists
Deadline: November 20, 2023
 
Application fee: $35.0/Booth fee: $575.00
 
The Marco Island Center for the Arts in collaboration with MauRich Productions & Events Inc. is proud to host this inaugural, major art show of the 2024 winter season on Marco Island. Located in the newly renovated Veteran’s Community Park, this is the ideal site for the Marco Island National Fine Art Show. The Marco Island Veteran's Memorial Park is centrally located on Marco Island and is an integral part of their community. The show has openings for approximately 200 artists.
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12286198257?profile=RESIZE_400xThe city of Marco Island is located in Collier County, FL 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.
 
“Maureen Roberts is an 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 an infectious laugh that puts everyone at ease and makes the show a pleasant and profitable experience for everyone.”
 
"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."
 
 
Contact: Maureen Roberts Hi@maurichproductions.com/minas
 
More information on MauRich Productions & Events, Inc.
can be found at: www.maurichproductions.com
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Call for Artists: 6th Annual Babcock Ranch Art Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 28, 2023 at 6:00am
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Babcock Ranch, Florida
Founder's Square
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
65 Artists
Deadline: November 3, 2023
 
Application fee: $25/Booth fee: $325
 
The Babcock Ranch Art Show, professionally managed and produced by the ArtFest Fort Myers staff, is a 2-day boutique art show held in the new town of Babcock Ranch. This free-to-the-public art show features approximately 65 exceptional artists, centered in the town square of the first solar-powered town in the U.S., surrounded by seven exciting new neighborhoods. The Babcock Ranch Art Show is dedicated to promoting and showcasing your artwork.
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Held outdoors on the water in the Founder's Square of a gorgeous solar powered state-of-the-art community, opened in 2018 and still growing and building every year. The community sold over 2,000 homes in the last year alone, and these new homeowners will be looking for art to add to their homes!
 
Each year, the buyer demographic for the Babcock Ranch Art Shows grows exponentially. With new homes, schools, shopping centers, restaurants and other amenities being built, more and more people are moving to Babcock Ranch!
 
12227222667?profile=RESIZE_400xTestimonials
"This show is a pleasure to participate in."
"Layout was good. The venue was very pleasant, easy to navigate, and overall a quite enjoyable location."
"Set up was great. Great organization, good volunteers to direct. Wonderful."
"I was pleasantly surprised that people from surrounding cities/towns made the drive out to Babcock Ranch. I sold fair and made enough to be satisfied with my profit. I also do want to give a shout out to the marketing team. I think good efforts were made to advertise the show and it was very much worth it. I saw posters, social media, and a segment on the local TV new channels."
"Excellent Sales at the Show & additional, after the show."
"This was the most enjoyable art show in years. All the folks were friendly and helpful."
"Great show. Great location. Booth spacing was generous."
 
Artists are set in a circular layout, allowing all booths to have at least 3 feet spacing in a lakefront park-like setting. Extensive promotion featuring your artwork to neighboring cities in Lee and Charlotte Counties assures that your buying public will be eager to see you.
 
For more information: www.babcockranchartshow.com
Contact: Annie Crouch annie.crouch@artfestfortmyers.com
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Call for Artists: Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou 49th

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 5, 2023 at 6:00am
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Tarpon Springs, Florida
Craig Park, 100 Beekman Lane
Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
200 Artists
Deadline: September 30, 2023
 
Application fee: $30/Booth fee: $250-$400
 
We welcome your application to the 49th 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.
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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. 
 
The 2024 Festival features a revamped site plan, maximizing exposure to each artist's tent and easing visitors' movement through the Park -- all based on artists' suggestions. Musical entertainment also takes a fresh approach with instrumental ensembles. Organizers continue to promote the original work of artists by excluding buy/sell and production studio work, as well as souvenir items.
 
12189722266?profile=RESIZE_400xTestimonials
  • Good show, well curated, good support.
  • Everyone was kind, polite and well informed. As first timers we were pleasantly surprised with speed and ease of load-in. You handled so many artists in such a tight space in an efficient, organized manner, AND with smiles on your faces!
  • You run an artist-friendly show!
  • Having the fee stay at $250 is unique in comparison to comparable shows some of which seem to use us as a fundraiser.
  • Nice to see a festival with higher end art.
  • Stunning show and location.

The 2024 Festival features a revamped site plan, maximizing exposure to each artist's tent and easing visitors' movement through the Park -- all based on artists' suggestions. Organizers continue to promote the original work of artists by excluding buy/sell and production studio work, as well as souvenir items.

Contact: Jean Hungiville president@tarponspringschamber.org

 

 

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