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Sarasota Fine Art Show by Hot Works - March 6 & 7, 2027 - at JD Hamel Park

Submit 3 images of your work and 1 booth display image to be juried for this outdoor fine art show.

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Deadline: 95 days left
Entry fee: $35
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Exhibition window: Mar 6, 2027 → Mar 7, 2027
Applicants notified: Dec 6, 2026

Heads up: this show’s exhibition window can overlap other calls you enter - the same piece can’t hang in two places at once.Check conflicts →

About

Overview

Sarasota Fine Art Show by Hot Works at JD Hamel Park, located in downtown Sarasota directly across from Marina Jack's. This 100% outdoor, waterfront setting offers exceptional visibility from US-41/Tamiami Trail and attracts affluent residents, boaters, and seasonal visitors. The park provides convenient parking, is within walking distance of restaurants and shops, and combines visibility with a high-quality audience.

Key dates

Submission deadline: December 1, 2026
Artist notification: December 6, 2026
Event: Saturday & Sunday, March 6-7, 2027, 10am-5pm
Friday move-in: 8:30am-6pm; Saturday morning (ready by 9:15am)

Eligibility

All media accepted. Applicants must create their own original work.

Jury & application

Applications accepted electronically at www.zapplication.org. Jury of art professionals selects based on originality, technique/execution, and overall booth presentation. Upon acceptance, booth fee is due 60 days before the show.

Fees

Jury/Application fee: $35
Booth: 10' x 10' = $510; 10' x 15' = $775; 10' x 20' = $1,020
Corner add-on: $75
Ad in Event Program: $75
Light Dome Tent rental: $275 (includes setup and tear down)
Light Dome Tent with Pro-Panels rental: $475 (includes setup and tear down)
Electric: not available

What to submit

Include three images of your most compelling work and one image of your booth display as it will appear at the show. Submit at www.zapplication.org.

After jury selection

Artists will be notified of acceptance, rejection, or waitlist status. Accepted artists will be assigned a designated booth space visible on the website about one week prior to the show. Artist packages are emailed before the show.

Marketing & support

Hot Works provides a comprehensive, high-impact marketing campaign including TV, radio, print, digital advertising, social media, postcards, and banners. Friday move-in available; cold water and fruit provided; convenient parking; booth sitters available; overnight loss prevention provided Friday and Saturday.

Contact

Patty Narozny, Executive Producer. PO Box 1425, Sarasota, FL 34230. Phone: 941-755-3088. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.hotworks.org.

Media accepted

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Eligibility: All media accepted; applicants must create their own original work.
Also worth noting: Waitlist maintained
Waitlist: The organizer keeps one.
Contact: [email protected]

Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.