There’s an Art to Having Fun!

From its humble beginnings in 1969, the Cottonwood Art Festival has developed into one of the most prestigious fine art festivals in the United States. Local artists staged their first festival at the scenic Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas.

The brick-lined streets of historic Hyde Park will once again come alive with eye-popping art during the Hyde Park Village Art Fair. The hugely popular event comes to the charming open-air, upscale shopping destination and attracts both residents and visitors. The event offers visitors a unique experience with brick courtyards, fountains and tree-lined streets, creating an old world setting and making Hyde Park Village a perfect location for a fine art fair.

Bayfront Art Show: The Ultimate Art Bash in the heart of Naples. Step right up! Dive into a world bursting with color and creativity. From hometown heroes to global art rockstars, we've got it all: vibrant paintings, cool ceramics, digital masterpieces, and more unique finds than you can imagine. Bayfront is rolling out the red carpet for you! We're shutting down the streets so you can stroll, chat with artists, and maybe even find that perfect piece for your wall or desk. Nestled on the corner where Goodlette Frank meets US41, the Bayfront isn't just another spot; it's THE spot. Picture this: iconic European vibes, secret gallery gems, and food that'll make your taste buds dance. Come for the art, stay for the vibes. Bayfront Naples awaits.

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind artistic experience at the highly anticipated ArtFest by the Sea! This incredible event has been a beloved tradition for over 30 years, and it's returning to Juno Beach this March in a big way. With the combined efforts of Howard Alan Events, renowned for producing some of the best outdoor art festivals in the nation, and the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, you can expect a stunning showcase of art across all mediums. The event will feature 300 exceptional artists and craft artisans from 30 different states, displaying an incredible array of diverse mediums, from sculpture and jewelry to woodwork, paintings, wearable art, and much more. You can stroll along the oceanfront road and admire the gallery-style displays, soaking up the creative energy and discovering new art to love.

For half a century, artists and art lovers from all parts of the country migrated annually to the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts.

The March 2023 Festival will showcase artists and their work to include ceramic, digital, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor and wood. This event will also feature the works of local young artists and a weekend full of live entertainment.

Festival Dates & Hours:
Saturday, February 10, 10AM – 5PM
Sunday, February 11, 10AM – 5PM

ArtsFest showcases fine artists hailing from across the country in the juried art show, and talented musicians with local and regional followings. As a community-based arts organization, we seek to shine a spotlight on the many cultural assets in our community and bring fun, hands-on, free activities to all who attend. ArtsFest is a major source of revenue for the MartinArts Foundation each year and with the revenues received through admission, sponsorship and other donations, provides support to our entire arts and cultural community. To find out more about MartinArts many programs, including our artists’ registry, arts education programs and the Court House Cultural Center, visit www.martinarts.org

The Boca Raton Museum of Art is proud to present its 36th annual outdoor, juried art festival -- the MUSEUM ART FESTIVAL in MIZNER PARK -- on February 4 & 5, 2023, in Boca Raton, Florida.

The MUSEUM ART FESTIVAL draws 40,000 to 60,000 art buyers and enthusiasts to the Museum’s doorstep every year. Approximately 170 artists and artisans from across the country are selected to showcase their fine artworks in various mediums, including ceramics, wood, fiber, glass, drawing, painting, mixed media, jewelry, photography, and sculpture.

The MUSEUM ART FESTIVAL is the ONLY art festival affiliated with the Boca Raton Museum of Art and the ONLY art festival permitted to occupy the full breadth of Mizner Park.

The Festival takes place on historic Canal Street and picturesque Riverside Drive adjacent to Riverside Park on the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway. New Smyrna Beach is located on Florida's Central East Coast. All artists’ booths are located on the street. A food court of food trucks,  entertainment tent showcasing outstanding musical acts, student art exhibit and children's art programs and face painting are featured in the park itself. 

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Friday - January 26, 2024
     Setup: 6 AM - 12:30 PM
     Show: 1 PM - 5 PM
Saturday – January 27, 2024
     Show: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday- January 28, 2024
     Show: 10 AM - 4 PM

Are you an art collector, seek art for your home or office, or merely wish to support the arts? If so, join us for the 2nd Annual Lakewood Ranch Fine Art Festival on March 13-14, 2021. The event is located in downtown Lakewood Ranch on Main Street.

Come enjoy an outdoor gallery of original, handmade works by artisans from across America. This gallery is created from the artistic visions and skills of artisans in all art mediums.  Explore art created in painting, sculpting, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, mixed-media, woodworking and much more. Meet the artisans creating the works and if you don't find exactly what you want - commission a piece from the artist that will be made just for you!

 Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm with free admission. Bring your sense of discovery and appreciation of the beautiful! as you explore art!  We learn in life that art inspires and touches our souls, on a daily basis, in ways we often cannot comprehend. Come experience that yourself!

On the third weekend of September, the park-like grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center in historic downtown Lakeville (population 60,000+) fill with 100+ premium artists selling their exceptional work including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, glass, sculpture, mixed media, fiber, photography, and more. This two day event also promotes a love of art through hands-on art projects for all ages, numerous art demonstrations, talented musicians both on our outdoor stage, and wandering our grounds, tasty food and beverages, and wonderful community camaraderie.

Nestled in Southwest Colorado at the base of the Continental Divide, Pagosa Springs is one of the state's last gems. Known for amazing hot springs, abundant sunshine and a small town feel, Pagosa Springs is the perfect spot for Colorado's next award winning fine art Festival.

A signature Michigan event, Milford Memories - Art In The Village kicks off its 31st annual this year!  Milford's summer festival will welcome over 300 artists from around the U.S. offering paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, glass, woodwork, photography, folk art & much more to this charming Main Street juried art festival!  Milford Memories is a rip-roaring good time, with great artists, food, live entertainment, Blind Canoe Races and more. Held every year in August, this 3-day event assembles artists who display their work to nearly 300,000 shoppers! 

Now in its 58th year, the award-winning Uptown Art Fair invites you to join us in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis on August 6-8, 2021, with over 350 artists, amazing food, entertainment, and hands-on activities for all!

Since 2000, Loring Park Art Festival has combined creative expression and community connectedness in a beautiful park in the heart of Minneapolis.

The event features 140 visual artists selling original work, with something for everyone. Visitors will encounter strolling musicians, scheduled stage performances, adventurous culinary options. and this year, a Lake and Legends Beer Garden- which is hopefully right by the EmLavArt location!

One of the Midwest’s most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts is a mix of music, entertainment, and outdoor dining, as well as over 500 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, the fair draws nearly 200,000 visitors to Madison’s Capitol Square.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 11AM - 10PM

SUNDAY 11AM - 5PM

About the Des Moines Arts Festival. The Des Moines Arts Festival® is committed to strengthening a vibrant and creative community. Dedicated to the principles of collaboration and creative expression, Des Moines Arts Festival inspires engagement with the arts, fosters and celebrates inclusion, values professionalism and quality, and champions new and emerging ideas. The Des Moines Arts Festival produces an annual outdoor festival celebrating arts and culture, provides programming and support to artists and arts organizations, advocates for a "arts first" leadership model, and inspires individuals to find their creative voice.

This summer the Stone Arch Bridge Festival will move to the west side of the Mississippi River.The festival grounds will span the riverfront area on W. River Parkway from Portland Ave to N. 4th Avenue. This change has been made to accommodate the current COVID-19 government mandates and ongoing construction obstructions.

Excelsior Art on the Lake is a high profile event and enjoys a loyal following of 18,000+ art admirers, collectors and buyers. Over 140 artists will be displaying original works amidst live music and a variety of food offerings.

It is an engaging creative event that connects the artist's personal story with a vibrant lake community, while showcasing an array of outstanding artistic work from multiple disciplines.

The historic lakeside village of Excelsior draws art enthusiasts from across the Minneapolis/St. Paul area with its unique shops, galleries and restaurants.

Join us on Saturday, April 29th from 10am-6pm and Sunday, April 30th from 10am-5pm, 2023 in Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida as the brick streets get transformed into an artist mecca for the 11th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts – A Fine Arts & Fine Crafts Event with artwork from some of the best artists in the country!

See Art-in-Action from live artist demonstrations and create your own piece of artwork at workshops scheduled during the weekend. Enjoy gourmet tastes at our ‘Culinary Arts Court’ while you listen to the sounds of acoustic performers.

Come spend the day in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford and take home a beautiful piece of art to add to your art collection.

Mainsail Art Festival is ranked one of the Top 14 Fine Art & Design Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, America’s premier art show and festival guide.

Mainsail Art Festival is held annually in Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. This event is cashless for beverages and/or promotional merchandise.

Free Mainsail Art Festival shuttles available from St. Petersburg Trolley.

Artists and fine craftsmen from the Northeast Florida and around the country will once again converge at the Old Town Art Show at Francis Field in St. Augustine. The show will feature showcase nearly 100 juried artisans and master craftsmen who will be exhibiting their carefully created jewelry, pottery, paintings, fiber art, glass art, sculpture, photography, wood and much, much more. Admission is free. Show hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. 25 Castillo Dr., St. Augustine

The brick-lined streets of historic Hyde Park will once again come alive with eye-popping art during the Hyde Park Village Art Fair. The hugely popular event comes to the charming open-air, upscale shopping destination and attracts both residents and visitors. The event offers visitors a unique experience with brick courtyards, fountains and tree-lined streets, creating an old world setting and making Hyde Park Village a perfect location for a fine art fair.

Join us at the Babcock Ranch Art Show! The Art Show is once again a FREE, non-gated event for all members of the Southwest Florida Community. On the second weekend in March, Babcock ranch will have exceptional art by more than 85 select artists. Against the backdrop of beautiful Lake Babcock, the alfresco event in downtown Founder’s Square will showcase watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, sculpture, photography, metalwork, jewelry, ceramics, and wood and fiber art. Guests also can enjoy fare from a selection of Southwest Florida’s favorite food trucks stationed along Lake Babcock Drive, along with refreshments from Babcock Ranch’s Square Scoops, Slater’s, Cup A Joe at Curry Creek Outfitters, and the new Lakehouse Kitchen & Bar.

For half a century, artists and art lovers from all parts of the country migrated annually to the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, where the country’s most accomplished artists and rising stars vie for the $15,000 Raymond James Best of Show Award and an additional $77,000 in prize money.

The March 2023 Festival will showcase artists and their work to include ceramic, digital, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor and wood. This event will also feature the works of local young artists and a weekend full of live entertainment.

Celebrating 38 years, ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival has grown from a small, local art show to a nationally recognized fine arts festival attracting tens of thousands of art lovers and collectors. ArtiGras will be held President’s Day Weekend, February 18-19, 2023 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce and presented by Hanley Foundation, ArtiGras was recently named one of the top 70 fine art festivals in the country and showcases a juried exhibition of gallery-quality art from 300 artists. ArtiGras also features a Youth Art Competition, ArtiKids Kids Zone, live entertainment and much more!

The St. Petersburg Fine Art Festival returns for its 9th year to the beautiful venue of South Straub Park in the Waterfront Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg, across the street to the south of the Museum of Fine Arts - St. Petersburg. Dates this year are February 11-12, 2023. The event has been consistently strong across all art mediums since 2014.

The Red Wing Arts Fall Festival happens the 2nd weekend of October in the center of beautiful downtown Red Wing. This juried fine arts festival is one of Red Wing Arts’ core events, and typically brings over 16,000 people to the Red Wing area. This weekend is an exciting time – visitors come for the festival but spend lots of time enjoying the city as well. Our restaurants are hopping, hotels are bustling, and there is much to do to celebrate our community and the arts.