Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts: February 2027, 39th Annual (Sarasota, FL) Howard Alan Events
Artists submit a minimum of 3 images of their work for jury consideration for the Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts art fair.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 166 days left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Feb 13, 2027 → Feb 14, 2027
About
Overview
The 39th Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts is a juried outdoor art festival featuring over 200 award-winning artists across Main Street in downtown Sarasota. The festival is free and open to the public, covering more than five city blocks. Howard Alan Events has been producing juried street art festivals for over 40 years.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: February 10, 2027
- Festival dates: February 13–14, 2027
- Show hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10am–5pm
- Set-up: Saturday
Location & Setup
The festival takes place on Main Street from Orange Avenue heading east to Links Avenue in downtown Sarasota. Booth spaces are 10x10 (limited 10x20 spaces available if double booth image is submitted and approved). Parking is available daytime and overnight near the show site.
Accepted Media
- clay
- digital
- fiber
- glass
- jewelry
- mixed media
- painting
- photography
- printmaking/drawing
- sculpture
- wood
- resin
Application Requirements
A minimum of 3 images are required. Applications are juried in order of date received. Early application is recommended, as the show and/or categories may reach maximum allotment and close, making later applicants eligible for the waitlist only.
Fees
- Non-refundable Jury Fee: $35
- Booth fee upon acceptance: $625 (paid directly to Howard Alan Events upon invitation)
Important Notes
Upon receiving an invitation to participate, artists must submit the deposit/booth fee immediately to secure their space. Accepting on Zapp does not secure space; invitation emails will contain payment instructions. Invitation emails may go to spam folders. Show dates and information are subject to change and will be announced immediately.
Contact & Promotion
- Website: www.artfestival.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (561) 746-6615
- Entry fee
- Non-refundable Jury Fee: $35. Booth fee upon acceptance: $625.
- 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.