Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft 8th Annual Jan 16-17, 2027
Submit up to 2 categories of handmade, artist-designed, or unique creative work (art, craft, invention, design) for a 2-day outdoor art and craft market.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 140 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Location
- Holmes Beach, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Jan 16, 2027 → Jan 17, 2027
About
Overview
This 8th annual 2-day art and craft show takes place at City Field on Marina Drive in Holmes Beach, Florida, in the heart of Anna Maria Island. The event accepts handmade and artist-designed items, unique gift ideas, authors, inventors, and designers. Artists are selected through a review of their work by a panel of experts.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: January 15, 2027
- Exhibition: Saturday & Sunday, January 16–17, 2027, 10am to 5pm
- Event setup: Saturday, 6:30am to 9:00am
Eligibility & Categories
Open to emerging artists of all levels. Artists may apply in up to 2 categories. Categories include: artist (handmade by own hands), artist (production/studio work with no more than 2 assistants), artist (studio work with more than 2 assistants), craft (handmade), craft (production/studio work with no more than 2 assistants), inventor (innovative concept in production), designer (creates all designs and images), other (fair trade and items not made by hands), and sponsor.
Fees & Pricing
- Application fee: $25
- Early-bird rate: $275 if paid before November 16, 2027
- Standard rate: $325 if paid after November 16, 2027
- Overnight self-contained parking: additional $50 fee
- Free artist parking and trailer parking
- Admission to event: FREE for the public
Booth Requirements
- All artist exhibitor tents must be white (exceptions for branded sponsor booths only)
- No cheap camping tents; pop-up EZ UP or umbrella tents require minimum 40 pounds per leg (minimum 160 pounds total)
- Displays must be professional and reflect submitted jury photos
- No handmade signs; booth should reflect artist's creativity
- Displays must stay within allocated space without infringing on neighbors
Application Requirements
- Minimum 4 images required
- Work will be reviewed by a panel of experts
- If invited, booth display must reflect submitted jury photos; updated photos required if display changes
- Booth checks will be conducted Friday morning
Venue & Amenities
- Location: City Field, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
- Outdoor setting
- Onsite bathrooms available
- Free parking and designated unloading area
- Easy load-in and load-out next to booth (weather permitting)
- All vehicles must be off festival footprint by 9:00am
Marketing & Support
Participating artists listed on Facebook event page. Organizers provide marketing through social media ads, posters, rack cards, local tourism websites, local area signs, and print ads. Staff support available on-site throughout the event.
- Entry fee
- $25 application fee; $275 if paid before Nov 16, 2027, $325 if paid after Nov 16, 2027. Overnight self-contained parking available for additional $50 fee.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 2
- Theme
- A holiday gift-giving market featuring handmade and artist-designed items, with consideration for unique creative gifts from authors, inventors, and designers.
- Eligibility
- Open to emerging artists of all levels; handmade and artist-designed items, unique gift ideas, authors, inventors, and designers.
- Audience
- emerging artists of all levels
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.