Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art and Music Festival 2027
Submit 4 images of artwork and 1 booth setup photo for jury consideration for participation in the outdoor festival.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 39 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Award
- $400
- Location
- Sebastian, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Jan 16, 2027 → Jan 17, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Oct 24, 2026
About
Overview
The 25th annual Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art and Music Festival celebrates the arts along the beautiful Sebastian Riverfront. The festival draws crowds from Sebastian, Vero Beach, Melbourne and beyond during the area's busy winter season. The event is free and open to the public, featuring live music, food booths, and beer and wine.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: October 6, 2026
- Artist notification: October 24, 2026
- Acceptance and Purchase deadline: December 7, 2026
- Event dates: January 16-17, 2027 (Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm)
Location & Venue
Riverview Park, Sebastian, Florida. All booths are set up in the street. The show is outdoor with no electricity available.
Eligibility & Restrictions
Open to all artists. All artwork must be original art produced by the exhibiting artist. Anything made from commercial molds or work made in a production studio is not allowed. Work purchased for the purpose of resale is not permitted.
Media & Categories
- 2D painting (watercolor, oil, acrylic, and other pigment-based work; reproductions allowed but must be clearly marked)
- 2D drawing, pastels, printmaking, collage
- 2D photography and digital arts
- Glass
- Jewelry
- Mixed Media 2D and 3D
- Pottery and ceramics
- Sculpture
- Wood
- Leather and fiber
- Crafts such as soaps, candles, scented oils, and edibles are not accepted.
Fees & Awards
- Application Fee: $25.00
- Booth Fee: $200.00
- Best in Show: $400.00
- 1st place: $300.00
- 2nd place: $200.00
- 3rd place: $100.00
- Sales tax (7% in Indian River County) is the artist's responsibility to collect and remit to Florida Department of Revenue
Application Requirements
Submit 4 images of artwork and 1 booth setup photo. The mandatory booth image will be used to assess actual sizes of artwork and overall presentation. Artists without a booth shot will not be juried.
Booth Setup & Amenities
- Drive-up access Friday afternoon and Saturday morning for setup
- Drive-up access Sunday afternoon for tear down
- Convenient indoor restrooms
- Overnight security Friday and Saturday nights
- Light breakfast and coffee for artists Saturday and Sunday
- Free parking onsite with designated area for RVs
- Volunteer booth sitters available during show hours
- At check-in: info packets, booth signs, and goody bags
Jury Process & Selection
The jury consists of art professionals including art festival artists, art instructors, gallery owners, and museum curators. Jurors review applications separately from their own location and will not see artist names during selection. Artists with the highest jury scores in each category will be selected. A waitlist in each category will be established based on jury scores, and waitlisted artists may be called if space becomes available, up to the day before the show.
- Award
- Best in Show $400.00, 1st place $300.00, 2nd place $200.00, 3rd place $100.00
- Entry fee
- Application Fee $25.00; Booth Fee $200.00
- Eligibility
- Open to all artists; all artwork must be original art produced by the exhibiting artist.
- Audience
- Open to all artists
- 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.