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Artists are invited to apply for the 31st Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival to exhibit and sell their fine art.
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Get matched →The city of Gulf Breeze and Gulf Breeze Arts, Inc. are proud to host the 31st Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival, held on April 3 and 4 in Gulf Breeze, Florida. This two-day event is a staple for the city of Gulf Breeze, which is located between Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. The festival hosts 100+ local, regional and national fine artists, food vendors, a Local Artists Art Show, a Silent Auction, live artist demonstrations, and children's activities. Gulf Breeze Arts, Inc. donates the proceeds of the GBAF to local school art enhancement programs and an endowed scholarship fund at Pensacola State College.
No artwork shall be designed from or representative of alcohol, drug, or other illegal substances, or facsimiles thereof.
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Judging begins at 9:15 Saturday, April 3, 2027. $3,000 in awards will be presented at the Award Dinner Saturday evening.
A blind jury of 3 working artists/art professionals will review each applicant's work. Artist identities will not be disclosed. Work will be juried based on artistic excellence, originality, execution of design, technique and craftsmanship, creative use of materials, and aesthetic qualities. Images will be viewed simultaneously and must accurately represent work to be exhibited and sold. The jury may reassign categories as appropriate.
The festival is located in a well-lit, asphalt parking area and baseball field with 24-hour security. All spaces are drive-up, some on grass. Breakfast options will be provided each morning; cold water will be available throughout the day. Volunteers will be available for booth sitting/break needs. Artist parking adjacent to the festival site is available, including RV/camper parking. GBAI advertises the festival on billboards, in magazines, social media, radio, TV, and through local newspapers.