- Deadline
- 56 days left
- Entry fee
- $50
- Award
- $92,000
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Mar 6, 2027 → Mar 7, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Sep 30, 2026
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Submit a minimum of 3 images of your artwork for juried selection to exhibit at an outdoor fine art festival.
Overview
The Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is recognized as one of the top-rated outdoor fine art festivals in the country. The 57th Annual Festival will be held March 6–March 7, 2027, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in downtown Tampa. Up to 235 artists are selected through a juried process to exhibit their work. The Festival is free to the public and attracts an estimated 30,000 visitors.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: September 7, 2026
- Artist notification: September 30, 2026
- Festival dates: March 6–7, 2027
Awards
- At least $92,000 in award money total
- $15,000 Raymond James Best of Show Award
- 38 additional awards
How to apply
Minimum 3 images required to apply.
Fees
- Application fee: $50
Note
This application is for GFA's main show. The Emerging Artists Program application will be available in October. Follow Gasparilla Arts on social media (@gasparillaarts on all platforms) for more information.
- Award
- At least $92,000 in award money, including the $15,000 Raymond James Best of Show Award and 38 additional awards.
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