Submit original artwork in 15+ categories (ceramics, digital art, fiber, furniture, glass, drawing, printmaking, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, wood) for juried consideration for exhibition and sale at the Naples Downtown Art Fair.
The 39th Annual Naples Downtown Art Fair, organized by Naples Art Institute at Cambier Park, accepts original artwork in 15+ categories. Participating artists receive complimentary access to the museum exhibition.
Key dates
November 2, 2026: Application deadline
December 30, 2026: Deadline for booth purchase
March 20-21, 2027: Naples Downtown Art Fair
Eligibility
All artwork must be original work designed and executed by the applicant. Artists must be present in their booths during all show hours (no substitutes permitted, though NAI's booth-sitter service is available for short breaks). Acceptance is non-transferable, and booths are for individual exhibiting artists and may not be shared. Collaborating artists who jointly produce single works may apply as one exhibitor if the collaboration is identified on the application and efforts are clearly defined in the artist statement; both collaborators must be present during all show hours.
What is NOT accepted
Work created by apprentices or employees only
Commercial cast, molds, or production studio work
Artwork from commercially available molds, patterns, or kits
Work made from ready-made items (clothing, furniture) with added embellishments
Copies of masters, advertisements, widely circulated photographs, or registered trademarks
Posters, laser prints, t-shirts, postcards, calendars, cards, or promotional items
Media & categories
Ceramics: original shaped and fired clay (no machine-made or mass-produced)
Digital Art: signed original work created with digital technology, printed with archival materials
Fiber/Wearable: original non-wearable textiles (basketry, batik, weaving, tapestry, papermaking) and wearable items (clothing, leather goods; no factory-produced tie-dye)
Furniture: original functional work in any material
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Glass: original work including blown glass, fused glass, or stained glass
Drawing/Printmaking/Graphics: drawings in graphite, ink, charcoal, pastels, and printmaking via transfer process
Jewelry (Precious and Semi-Precious): original designs without commercial cast or molds
Metal: original metalwork without production studio
Mixed Media 2D: collage and handmade paper, relief depth less than 1/8 inch
Mixed Media 3D: original non-functional work combining multiple materials, depth exceeding 1/8 inch
Painting (Oil/Acrylic and Watercolor): creation of still life, portrait, landscape, abstract or other subjects
Photography: signed prints from original negatives or digital files processed by the artist
Sculpture: original three-dimensional work in stone or other hard material
Wood: original hand-tooled, machine-worked, built-up, turned or carved work
Jury process
Work displayed and sold must be consistent with images submitted. An NAI Committee member will inspect all booths during the fair to ensure compliance. Failure to apply in the correct category will result in disqualification.
Booth requirements
Booths are reserved for individual exhibiting artists only and may not be shared. Accepted artists must be present during all show hours; no agents, representatives, family members, or friends may substitute (NAI's booth-sitter service is available for short breaks).