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Get matched →Art in the Park is an annual event dedicated to fine art, craftsmanship, and community that creates a unique opportunity and tradition for artists, collectors, and patrons of the arts. Artists and artisans showcase a wide variety of works and mediums inside of Tom Varn Park – a natural setting surrounded by beautiful oak trees in Brooksville, Florida. This will be our 42nd annual show! It will bring in a diverse crowd of 6,000 attendees from Hernando County and our neighboring communities for a celebration of artistry in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Festival Dates and Times
Saturday, March 13, 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Sunday, March 14, 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Fees
Jury Fee: $35 (non-refundable)
Fine Arts Exhibitor Fee: $250
Fine Crafts Exhibitor Fee: $200
Deadline
All applications must be submitted by January 18, 2027. Notification of acceptance will be late January 2027.
Show Size
Art in the Park is host to 120+ fine artists and artisans.
Booth Space Size
Each booth space is 11' x 11' and may not be shared.
Categories: (Limit 1 application per category)
Fine Arts Painting
Fine Arts Ceramics
Fine Crafts*
Fine Arts Drawing & Graphics
Fine Arts Fibers
Fine Arts Sculpture
Fine Arts Jewelry*
Fine Arts Photography*
Fine Arts Digital Art*
Fine Arts Mixed Media
*Fine Crafts: No buy-sell, commercial casts or mass produced by another manufacturer, molds, or production studio work allowed. No edible products (for humans or pets) allowed. No selling of books allowed.
*Jewelry: No buy-sell, commercial casts or mass produced by another manufacturer, molds, or production studio work allowed .
*Photography: I ncludes photographic prints made from the artist's original image (film or digital) which have been processed by the artist or under their direct supervision. Images edited through software such as Photoshop are to be entered in this category, not in mixed-media or digital art.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
*Digital Art: Original work which the original image or the artistic manipulation of an appropriated source material is executed by the artist using a computer. Original, limited edition prints of digital art will be permitted and must be signed. Photographs taken through a digital camera should apply in the photography category. Browse Bin Rules (see below) apply.
Difference Between Fine Arts and Fine Crafts
The word ‘craft' is generally used in the sense of ‘skill' or ‘expertise'. Craft is a word associated with craftsmanship and materiality. Fine Craft refers to an object that is created with the primary motive of decoration . Any object of decoration that may be used in homes may be called a craft.
Visual art is a depiction of a personal expression, and application of imagination and creative skill. Fine Art refers to the art that needs creativity to produce.
Judging
Two judges will be selected from prominent regional art professionals. The judges will have extensive backgrounds in the arts, as well as past judging experience.
Judging will be held Saturday, March 13, 2027, from 10 A.M. to completion. Awards will be presented at the Saturday Night Artists' Reception.
Awards: $6,500
Best in Show : $1,500
Fine Art Award of Excellence : $1,000
Fine Art Award of Distinction : $800
Fine Art Award of Achievement: $600
Fine Art Award of Recognition: $500
Fine Art Award of Merit: $250
Fine Art Honorable Mention : $150
Fine Craft Award of Excellence : $500
Fine Craft Award of Distinction : $400
Fine Craft Award of Achievement : $300
Fine Craft Award of Recognition: $250
Fine Craft Award of Merit: $150
Fine Craft Honorable Mention : $100
Saturday Night Artists' Reception and Award Ceremony
Saturday, March 13, 2026 at 5:30 P.M.
Requirements for Jurying
Screening, or jurying, is conducted by a separate panel of experienced and knowledgeable art professionals. Jurying is based solely on the quality of the work submitted. Artists may apply in more than one category. A separate online application with digital images and entry fees must be submitted for each category entered. Please make sure there is NO PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION on your booth images, we conduct a blind jurying process.
Artists must submit three digital images of their artwork and one digital image of booth (four images total) for each category entered. Digital images must be current and show artwork completed since 2023.
Artists may be invited to participate in a category other than the category for which they applied. Acceptance is a commitment to show. No refunds will be made for cancellations or weather.
Artwork
All work must be original art created since 2023.
Any artwork, including photographs, that is produced by any mechanical means (i.e., giclee, offset printing, or any other reproduction technique) must be labeled a "REPRODUCTION" and placed in browse bins.
Browse Bin Rules
Unframed, matted original work may be shown in a browse bin. All reproductions must be marked as such.
Exhibits
Artists may only display work in the category(ies) in which their work has been accepted. All exhibited artwork must be accurately represented in the images submitted.
Accepted artists must be in attendance during both days of the show. No stand-ins or agents permitted (although assistants are permitted). Exhibitors who leave early or do not attend the entire show will not be invited to participate in the future.
Booth spaces are 11' x 11' each and may not be shared. Tents may not exceed 10' x 10'. Artists must furnish their own tents, tent weights, tables and display material. TENTS AND TENT WEIGHTS ARE REQUIRED and displays must be strong enough to withstand crowds and poor weather conditions. Art in the Park is open rain or shine; exhibitors should be prepared for inclement weather. Refunds will not be made for inclement weather. Water and electricity are not available. Generators are not allowed.
Artists will be provided with and must display a card showing name, city of residence, category and space number.
Ribbons and prizes from previous shows or publicity materials may not be displayed.
All exhibitors must abide by City of Brooksville rules in the Festival area.
Artists are to collect State of Florida and Hernando County sales tax.
Artists must leave their spaces clean after packing up on Sunday evening.
The Hernando County Fine Arts Council will make every attempt to accommodate specific booth space requests provided on the application; however, there are no guarantees.
Set-Up
Set-up is Friday March 12, and Saturday March 13. Further instructions will be sent with exhibitor's acceptance packet.
Artist Benefits
Security is provided Friday and Saturday from 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Complimentary water both days.
Friday check-in & set-up (8:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.). Saturday check-in & set-up available (7:30 A.M. until 9:30 A.M.).
Free parking, disabled parking, and RV and trailer parking provided.
Booth-sitting staffed by volunteers.
Complimentary coffee and pastries Saturday from 7:30 – 9:30 A.M. and Sunday from 8:00 – 9:30 A.M. for artists and one assistant.
Artists' reception and award ceremony on Saturday at 5:30 P.M.
Award winners will be featured on Hernando County Fine Arts Council website & social media platforms.
Art in the Park is accessible to all artists with or without disabilities.
Application/Jury Fee: $35.
Event dates: March 13, 2027 to March 14, 2027.
Location: Tom Varn Park, 301 Darby Ln, Brooksville, Florida.
Setting: outdoor.
Minimum 3 images required to apply.