Boca Raton Museum Art Festival 2027

Overview

The Boca Raton Museum of Art presents its 2027 annual outdoor, juried art festival on February 6 & 7, 2027, in Mizner Park. Approximately 170 artists nationwide are selected to showcase fine artworks in various media. The festival draws 45,000 to 60,000 art buyers and enthusiasts and features over $40,000 committed to advertising and social media promotion.

Key Dates

• June 12, 2026: Application opens on ZAPP
• October 9, 2026: Application deadline
• October 12-27, 2026: Jury selection process
• October 30, 2026: Invited artist notifications
• November 20, 2026: Booth fees deadline and cancellation/refund deadline
• November 23, 2026: Waitlist artist invitations via ZAPP
• December 9, 2026: Deadline for waitlist registration
• January 15, 2027: Booth assignments
• February 5, 2027: Artist check-in 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• February 6, 2027: Artist check-in 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.; Set up 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.; Public hours 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• February 7, 2027: Set up 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.; Public hours 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Breakdown after 5:00 p.m.

Eligibility & Media

Open to artists nationwide. Accepted media include ceramics, wood, fiber, glass, drawing, painting, mixed media, jewelry, photography, and sculpture.

Application Requirements

• Submit five (5) digital images of professional quality: four (4) of individual pieces and one (1) of your current booth display
• Booth display image should only show your work and not reveal names or include people
• Images will be used for promotional purposes by the Museum without artist compensation

Fees

• Application fee: $50 (non-refundable) due with application by October 9, 2026
• Booth fees (if invited): $450 to $1,195, due by November 20, 2026
• Application fee is non-refundable; invited artists may cancel by November 20, 2026 to receive booth fee refund minus $30 processing fee

Jury & Selection

Three jurors will view each artist's digital images using high-quality computer monitors. Artists are assigned numbers and judged only by submitted images. During the first round, jurors classify work as Invited, Not Invited, or Waitlist. During the second round, Waitlist applicants are either added to Invited or remain on Waitlist. Invited artists are notified by email by October 30, 2026. Waitlist invited artists receive offers via ZAPP by November 23, 2026. There is no telephone or postal mail notification.

Awards

• One Best in Show: $4,000
• Nine Merit Awards: $1,400 each (one per medium minimum)

Sales & Taxes

The festival does not require artist commission payments. Each artist handles all sales and is responsible for collecting and remitting Florida Sales Tax (7%) to the Florida Tax Revenue Service. Tax forms will be included in the on-site packet. For further information, call 1-800-352-3671 or the West Palm Beach office at 561-640-2800.

Amenities & Details

• 170 exhibiting spaces in Mizner Park on the grounds of an upscale retail center and the Boca Raton Museum of Art
• Complimentary artist continental breakfast at the Museum
• Complimentary volunteer booth sitters
• Exhibit map for visitors via QR Code
• 24-hour security
• Booth signs
• Free overnight artist parking (limited; first-come, first-served; opens at noon Friday, February 5, 2027)
• Rain-or-shine event; festival follows Palm Beach County weather alerts