Various Arts Festivals and Fairs Opportunities

Northville Christmas Market 2010, Northville, Michigan
Deadline: September 15, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: November 19, 2011-November 21, 2011. A traditional European Style Christmas Market. Fine Arts and Crafts in the streets of Northville. A Greens Market, Christmas Parade and other activities assure a large crowd. For more information visit http://michiganchristmasmarket.com.

2010 ZAPP® Conference Artwork Exhibition, Clayton, St. Louis, Missouri
Deadline: August 13, 2011. Jury Fee: $0.00. Event Dates: November 19, 2011-November 21, 2011. Share your artwork with the field and help educate yourself and your peers in the jury process! Please note that this is not an application for a juried art festival. This application is to submit your artwork images to the 2010 ZAPP® Conference. Your images may be displayed at the conference at the ZAPP® conference this September 12th-14th in Saint Louis, Missouri at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza. For more information visit https://www.zapplication.org/index.php.

CityPlace Art Fair – 2nd Annual (Palm Beach, Fl.)
January 2011, West Palm Beach, Florida. Deadline: January 14, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00
Event Dates: January 22, 2011-January 23, 2011. City Place, located in downtown West Palm Beach, is a beautiful downtown shopping district. This retail empire, which is rich in European architecture, includes ten fine restaurants, a 20 screen theater, a cultural city theatre, scores of high end shops, and private high end residences. Combine beautiful architecture, breath taking fountains, and quaint sidewalk cafes and we have the next great venue in fine art affairs. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Coconut Point Art Fair – 5th Annual (Estero, FL.)
February 2011, Estero, Florida. Deadline: February 4, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00
Event Dates: February 12, 2011-February 13, 2011. This February event is ranked as one of the top fine art festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. Coconut Point borders Estero and Bonita Springs, which are located between Naples & Fort Myers. The population exceeds 290,000 people and the average household income is over 91,000 a year. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Coral Springs Festival of the Arts – 7th Annual (Coral Springs, FL.)
March 2011, Coral Springs, Florida. Deadline: March 11, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: March 19, 2011-March 20, 2011. This event receives great support from the Coral Springs Art Festival Committee, a large group of volunteers who serve to help make this a rewarding event. Also involved is the Mayor, City Council and sponsorship from major companies. The show has grown significantly over the past four years. This festival also contains a crafters marketplace and green market. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Delray Beach Art Festival – 22nd Annual (Downtown Delray Beach, FL.)
January 2011, Delray Beach, Florida. Deadline: January 7, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00
Event Dates: January 15, 2011-January 16, 2011. Ranked as one of the top fine art festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. We close down one mile of Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach; we start at US1 east over the Intracoastal Waterway all the way to A1A on the Atlantic Ocean. The crowds at this event are phenomenal. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Dunedin Art Festival – 14th Annual (Tampa Bay Area, Fl.)
January 2011, Tampa Bay Area, Florida. Deadline: December 31, 2010. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: January 8, 2011-January 9, 2011. Many artists prefer this downtown Tampa area Main Street. There is less competition as this show hosts approximately 150 fine artists. Dunedin is a suburb of Tampa Bay and is just north of Clearwater. The area boasts upscale demographics. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Ft. Myers: The Art & Craft Fair at the Bell Tower 3nd Annual (Ft. Myers, FL.)
January 2011, Fort Myers, Florida. Deadline: December 24, 2010. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: January 1, 2011-January 2, 2011. This third year festival will take place in the Bell Tower Shops in beautiful Ft. Myers, FL. The venue is in immediate proximity to some 20 public beaches in Fort Myers, Sanibel, and Captiva Island, all well-known destinations for affluent and high-spending visitors. Located at the intersection of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41, known as the “crossroads” of Southwest Florida, averaging a combined traffic count of 47,000 vehicles per day. The shops are centrally positioned between Sarasota and Naples, with easy regional access via I-75. In 2007, two million tourists spent over 163.5 million dollars in Lee County. Combine fine dining, upscale shopping, and the nicest art work in America and we have a real great new show. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts – 10th Annual (Hobe Sound, FL.)
February 2011, Hobe Sound , Florida. Deadline: January 28, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: February 5, 2011-February 6, 2011. Hobe Sound is located in affluent Martin County just north of Palm Beach County and south of Stuart and Jupiter Island; the wealthiest hamlet in the county. The show has built quite a reputation among our artists, and is quickly becoming a “must do” show on our winter tour. Held along four blocks of A1A/Dixie Highway, this show attracts a discriminating buying crowd. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Hyde Park Village Art Fair – 22nd Annual (Tampa, FL.)
April 2011, Tampa , Florida. Deadline: April 1, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: April 9, 2011-April 10, 2011. The event is held in the trendy downtown area of Hyde Park Village. Hyde Park Village offers visitors a unique experience. Brick courtyards, fountains and tree-lined streets create an old world setting, making Hyde Park Village a perfect location for a fine art fair. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Indialantic Art Festival – 21st Annual (Melbourne Area, FL.)
January 2011, Melbourne , Florida. Deadline: January 7, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: January 15, 2011-January 16, 2011. Many exhibitors love this oceanfront venue in Melbourne. Indialantic is a quaint oceanfront community on Florida’s central Atlantic coast. The show is held along the Atlantic Ocean in a beautiful park off of A1A. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Jupiter Art Fest by the Sea – 23rd Annual (Jupiter-Juno Beach, FL.)
2011, Jupiter-Juno Beach, Florida. Deadline: March 4, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: March 12, 2011-March 13, 2011. Ranked as one of the top art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist. A favorite among patrons & artists; the event stretches along the oceanfront on A1A. The crowds are tremendous and the venue is ideal. This area of Palm Beach is one of the nation’s wealthiest communities. The show fills up quickly so apply soon! For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Key Biscayne Art Festival – 47th Annual (Miami, FL.)
March 2011, Key Biscayne, Florida. Deadline: March 11, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: March 19, 2011-March 20, 2011. The event is held in the middle of the island at the Village Green Park along Crandon Blvd. We partnered with NBC 6 and had a huge success. This will be our seventh year producing this great show for the Rotary Club of Key Biscayne. The Key is an affluent island community in Miami-Dade County just south of downtown Miami. High end work sells best here! This affluent crowd lent great support to this show last year. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Las Olas Art Fair Part II- 23rd Annual (Ft. Lauderdale, FL.)
March 2011, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Deadline: February 25, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: March 5, 2011-March 6, 2011. Ranked as one of the top Art Festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. This is our second stop of the season to Las Olas Blvd. This event has a great vibe; we get an eclectic mix of artists, beautiful weather and the crowds are in full force!!! For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Mandarin Art Festival – 43rd Annual (Jacksonville, FL)
April 2011, Jacksonville, Florida. Deadline: April 15, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: April 23, 2011-April 24, 2011. Howard Alan Events is teaming up with the Mandarin Art Festival volunteers to make this 43rd Annual event the best one yet!! This event will take place in the parking fields of the Mandarin Community Club, surrounded by million dollar mansions and art savvy buyers. Mandarin is a wealthy community on the outskirts of Jacksonville. We are excited to be a part of this great event and have full intentions of keeping all the traditions intact while adding some new flavor. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Sarasota Festival of the Arts – 23rd Annual (Downtown Sarasota, FL.)
February 2011, Sarasota, Florida. Deadline: February 11, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: February 19, 2011-February 20, 2011. Ranked one of the top 100 Fine Art Shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine. One of Sarasota’s biggest and best art events. It is located on Main Street in downtown Sarasota and spans from 5 Points-Selby Park to Orange Avenue. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Siesta Fiesta – 33rd Annual (Sarasota, FL.)
April 2011, Sarasota, Florida. Deadline: April 22, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: April 30, 2011-June 21, 2009. Ocean Blvd & Beach Road will be closed off for the fair. Siesta Key is a one of a kind island community off the coast of Sarasota. This festival also contains a crafters marketplace and green market. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

St. Armands Circle Art Festival – 8th Annual (Sarasota, FL.)
January 2011, Sarasota, Florida. Deadline: January 21, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: January 29, 2011-January 30, 2011. Ranked one of the Nation’s top shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine. This festival is located in the Heart of St. Armands Key in the affluent St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, Fl. The show is nestled among some of the finest restaurants and retailers. This is not one to be missed. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

St. Pete Beach Corey Art & Craft Fair – 17th Annual (St. Pete Beach, FL.)
January 2011, St. Pete Beach, Florida. Deadline: January 21, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: January 29, 2011-January 30, 2011. This busy show consists of an art festival on Corey Avenue and a craft marketplace to the side of the art show. The show runs along Corey Avenue where you will find many unique shops, restaurants and galleries. St Pete Beach is a beautiful community located on the Gulf of Mexico on the western edge of Tampa Bay. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Venice Art Classic – 10th Annual (Downtown Venice, FL.)
March 2011, Venice, Florida. Deadline: February 25, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: March 5, 2011-March 6, 2011. Ranked as one of the top Art Festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. Located in Sarasota County, this event is becoming as popular as the Venice show in the fall. We received great support from the community and the surrounding areas. The event is at the height of the season and the crowds are great this time of year. The show is set-up along West Venice Avenue in the heart of Downtown Venice. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

CityPlace Art Fair – Part II (Palm Beach, Fl.)
March 2011, West Palm Beach, Florida. Deadline: March 18, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: March 26, 2011-March 27, 2011. City Place, located in downtown West Palm Beach, is a beautiful downtown shopping district. This retail empire, which is rich in European architecture, includes ten fine restaurants, an 20 screen theater, a cultural city theatre, scores of high end shops, and private high end residences. Combine beautiful architecture, breath taking fountains, and quaint sidewalk cafes and we have the next great venue in fine art affairs. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Celebration Art Festival – 10th Annual (Orlando, Fl.)
April 2011, Celebration, Florida. Deadline: March 25, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: April 2, 2011-April 3, 2011. After a couple year absence Howard Alan Events is excited to be taking back the reigns of this great event!! Celebration is a Walt Disney developed town and has been gaining national exposure for years. Celebration is conveniently located off I-4 and Highway 192 near the entrance to Walt Disney World and in the proximity areas of wealthy Windermere, Heathrow, and Winter Park. We will be closing down Main Street, running directly through Downtown Celebration. This now 10 year event has always produced a strong affluent crowd and Celebration is a wonderful setting for a fine art fair. We can’t wait to see you in Celebration. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Stuart Art Festival – 21st Annual (Downtown Stuart, FL.)
February 2011, Stuart, Florida. Deadline: February 18, 2011. Jury Fee: $25.00. Event Dates: February 26, 2011-February 27, 2011. This event has established itself as one of the main art fairs in affluent Martin County, just north of Palm Beach County. Stuart’s population keeps growing as people continue moving further up the east coast. The show is set up along Osceola Street in Stuart’s historic downtown area. For more information visit http://www.artfestival.com.

Boca Raton Museum of Art 25th Outdoor Juried Art Festival 2011, Boca Raton, Florida
Deadline: October11, 2010. Jury Fee: $40.00. Event Dates: January 29, 2011-January 30, 2011. The Boca Raton Museum of Art located in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park is celebrating its 25th Annual Outdoor Juried Art Festival. The Art Festival has consistently been named one of the “Top 100 Art Festivals in the Country,” thanks to our guests and artists. Each year, over 250 nationally and internationally-acclaimed artists have gathered in Mizner Park to showcase their fine artworks. The goal of this juried show is to select and present the highest caliber of art represented by many different mediums to our knowledgeable and discriminating audience. For more information visit http://www.bocamuseum.org.

WCA Annual Holiday Arts Festival, Downtown Waterloo, Iowa
Deadline: September 30, 2010. Jury Fee: $15.00. Event Dates: November 13, 2010-November 14, 2010. In it’s 40th year, this long-running and well-established fine arts festival falls at the perfect time to kick off the holiday shopping season! For more information visit http://www.waterloocenterforthearts.org.