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Pack the tent, grab the sunscreen and bring your creativity to the beach!
We're excited to introduce Artsapalooza at Jacksonville Beach , a fun, colorful celebration of art, creativity and coastal life coming to Latham Plaza in the heart of Jacksonville Beach, Florida .
Just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, Latham Plaza is a popular gathering place for festivals and community events, surrounded by the energy of Jacksonville Beach and its restaurants, shops, residents and visitors.
And now we're bringing Artsapalooza to the beach!
We're looking for talented artists and skilled craftspeople working in painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, fiber, mixed media and other original handcrafted work.
Think bare feet, salty air, colorful tents and a weekend filled with art by the sea.
Artsapalooza is designed to be approachable, upbeat and FUN—a place where artists can meet new customers, show their work, enjoy the beach atmosphere and be part of building a new Jacksonville Beach tradition from the very beginning.
Whether your work is sophisticated and contemporary, bright and whimsical, coastal-inspired or completely unexpected, we want to see what you create.
Handcrafted items only. Could be serious or something fun. Do you have that coastal vibe?
🌊 The ocean is calling.
🎨 Your booth is waiting.
☀️ Come make a little art history at the beach.
Apply today for Artsapalooza at Jacksonville Beach!
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES:
Accept applications: October 09, 2026
Wait List Released: February 01, 2027 (or as deemed necessary by the event Director)
Event Dates: February 20-21, 2027 (Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Load In Dates: February 20, 2027 (Saturday morning)
Saturday (walk-in) 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM. (Dolly in only)
**This is a dolly/wagon in event. Parking is close by.
Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Director and included on the Wait List.
CATEGORIES
2-D Mixed Media : Includes more than one type of physical material such as collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography. The finished art is suitable for wall mounting.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
FOOD BOOTH REQUIREMENTS
This venue cannot accommodate food trucks.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- T-shirts and commercial clothing (any re-sell or manufactured items)
- Posters
- Manufactured toys (any re-sell or manufactured items)
- Commercially manufactured or reproduced items (resale)
- Jewelry is made from more than 50% manufactured components
- Any item that employs the use of commercially available molds or patterns
AMENITIES
- Water will be provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday.
- Booth Sitters are available during event hours upon request. (limited bases)
- Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc.
- Friday load-in (Friday only load-in)
- 24 Hour on-site Security
ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
- AFFPS is among the top award-winning art festival organizations in the southeast.
- Voted Best Festivals by local media - with Art Shows in the Top 100 Nationwide.
- The holder of the only Guinness World Record by any arts festival organization in the U.S.
- AFFPS employs professional marketing strategies including:
- PR and online media platforms
- Print and online media ads
- Radio and TV
- Billboards, banners, posters, and yard signs
- Extensive business partner collaboration
- Social media
- Dedicated interactive website
- Direct mail
- 300+ online calendar entries
PARKING
Is $2.50 per hour 8am-8pm available in city owned spaces in a nearby lot. There is also plenty of off street parking nearby
WAITLIST
A waitlist will be maintained. Selected wait-listed artists may be contacted when the Wait List is released one day prior to the event date.
NO SHOW POLICY
Artists who have not checked in and/or called the Festival Emergency Number ( the number will be available in confirmation materials) by Saturday at 8:00 a.m. will be considered a "no-show." No Show artists are not eligible for refunds. Assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.
RAIN OR SHINE
There will be no "rain date" and fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather. The event will take place rain or shine.
SALES TAX
Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting Sales Tax. Sales Tax reporting documents are provided to participating artists at check-in at the event. The current Sales Tax rate for this event is 7.5% (Florida State Sales Tax 6.0% and Duval County 1.5% )
HOW THE FEES ARE USED
All AFFPS Festivals support the GFPS, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a stronger arts community. The GFPS provides scholarships for artists to help them with their artistic careers.
Non-Refundable Administrative Processing Fee: $30.
Artist notification date: 2027-01-05.
Event dates: February 20, 2027 to February 21, 2027.
Location: Latham Plaza | 11 Ocean Front N (Seawalk Pavilion), Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Setting: outdoor.
Minimum 4 images required to apply.