Babcock Ranch Art Show 2027
Submit a minimum of 3 images to apply for this juried art show featuring approximately 60 artists across multiple media categories.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 63 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Location
- Babcock Ranch, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Mar 6, 2027 → Mar 7, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Nov 20, 2026
About
Overview
The Babcock Ranch Art Show is a 2-day boutique art show held in the town square of the first solar-powered town in the U.S., centered in Founders Square and surrounded by seven new neighborhoods. The show features approximately 60 exceptional artists with a circular booth layout allowing at least 3 feet spacing in a lakefront park-like setting. This free-to-the-public event is professionally managed by the ArtFest Fort Myers staff.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
- Artist Notification: November 20, 2026
- Acceptance & Booth Fees Due: December 11, 2026
- Withdrawal Date (without forfeiture): December 18, 2026
- Certificate of Insurance Due: February 12, 2027
- Artist Setup: March 5, 2027 (8:30 a.m., staggered times)
- Show Dates: March 6–7, 2027 (Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Fees
- Application Fee: $25
- Booth Fee: $325 + 7% sales tax
- Free to the public
Media & Categories
Artists are selected through a jury process to represent artistic diversity. Submissions are accepted in the following categories: Ceramics, Digital, Drawing/Pastels, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media (2-D and 3-D), Painting (Oil/Acrylic and Watercolor), Photography, Printmaking/Graphics, Sculpture, Wearable, and Wood.
Application Requirements
Minimum 3 images required to apply.
Booth Features & Artist Perks
- Drive-up access to booth location on setup day (Friday morning) with storage space behind booth
- Indoor restrooms
- Convenient free artist parking
- Professional overnight security
- Oversized booth spaces with at least 3 feet between booths and storage space behind
Promotion & Community
Extensive advertising throughout Lee and Charlotte Counties includes newspapers, radio, billboards, and online advertising with paid and organic Facebook ads featuring artist work. Various local farm-to-table restaurants and vendors will be present to encourage attendees to stay for meals. A portion of booth fees supports art education for at-risk children through the Babcock Ranch School.
How to Apply
Apply to share your talent with this diverse and exciting community. Artists are encouraged to contact their email mailing lists with newsletters and post promotional images on social media about their participation.
- Entry fee
- Application Fee: $25. Booth Fee: $325 + 7% sales tax.
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