Bloomin’ Arts Festival 56th Annual 2027
Submit a minimum of 3 images for jury consideration in this annual fine art and craft festival with over $12,000 in awards.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 111 days left
- Entry fee
- $30
- Award
- $12,000
- Location
- Bartow, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Mar 6, 2027 → Mar 7, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Jan 8, 2027
About
Overview
The 56th annual Bloomin' Arts Festival is a juried fine art and craft show held in historic downtown Bartow, Florida. The event features various mediums and attracts patrons from across central Florida. Additional free attractions include an antique car show, quilt show, student art show, kids activities, and live entertainment.
Key Dates
- January 3, 2027: Application deadline
- January 8, 2027: Jury invitations emailed and posted in ZAPP
- January 10-20, 2027: Artists accept invitation and confirm placement by making space payment
- March 6-7, 2027: Festival dates (Saturday & Sunday)
Application Requirements
- Minimum 3 images required
- Jury fee: $30
Awards
- Best of Show: $2,250
- Second Place: $1,500
- Third Place: $1,000
- Award of Achievement: $750
- 2 Awards of Merit: $500 each
- 4 Honorable Mentions: $350 each
- 1 Judges' Award: $250
Accepted Media
Painting, glass, sculpture, jewelry, leather, mixed media, photography, wood, ceramics, fiber, and fine crafts.
Artist Amenities
- Friday night check-in after 5:00 pm
- Booth sitters available
- Easy load-in and load-out with drive-up access to spaces
- Nearby parking and RV parking within blocks
- Coffee, muffins, and conversation Saturday and Sunday mornings
- Show advertisement in local media with artist listing and booth numbers
Contact
Email [email protected] or call 407-414-4888.
- Award
- Over $12,000 in awards including Best of Show $2,250, Second Place $1,500, Third Place $1,000, Award of Achievement $750, 2 Awards of Merit $500 each, 4 Honorable Mentions $350 each, 1 Judges' Award $250, and Purchase Awards.
- Eligibility
- Open to all artists.
- Audience
- Open to all artists
- Contact
- [email protected]
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