Naples Art Institute, located at Cambier Park by Park Street and 5th Ave South, is hosting Art in the Park 2026 (Fall). The fair accepts a wide range of original artwork across multiple media categories. Accepted artists receive complimentary access to the museum exhibition and hospitality support.
Key Dates
September 21, 2026: Application deadline
November 2, 2026: Deadline for booth purchase
November 28, 2026: Art in the Park: ARTful Gifts event
Eligibility
All artwork must be original work designed and executed by the accepted artist
Artists must be physically present in their booths during all art show days and hours
No agents, representatives, family members, or friends may substitute for accepted artists
Booths are for individual exhibiting artists and may not be shared among multiple artists
Collaborating artists may apply as a single exhibitor if the collaboration is artistic (not business) and clearly defined in the artist statement; both collaborators must be present during all show hours
What Is Not Accepted
Work solely created by applicants' apprentices or employees
Commercial agents, dealers, manufacturers, or buy/sell vendors
Artwork created from commercially available molds, patterns, kits, or mass production
Work made from ready-made items with added embellishments
Copies of masters, advertisements, widely circulated photographs, or trademarked work
Posters, laser prints, t-shirts, postcards, calendars, cards, or promotional items
Art Categories Accepted
Ceramics: Original shaped and fired clay (earthenware, porcelain, stoneware, terracotta); may not be machine-made or mass produced
Digital Art: Signed original work created by the artist using a computer, printed with archival quality materials
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Fiber/Wearable: Original non-wearable fiber artwork (basketry, batik, weaving, tapestry, papermaking) or original clothing and leather goods
Furniture: Original functional work in any material
Glass: Original work including blown glass, fused glass, or stained glass
Drawing/Printmaking/Graphics: Two-dimensional work using graphite, ink, charcoal, pastels, or transfer printing processes
Jewelry: All jewelry in precious metals/stones or semi-precious/costume materials; no commercial cast or molds
Metal: Original metalwork without use of production studios
Mixed Media 2D: Collage and handmade paper with multiple media and relief depth less than 1/8 inch
Mixed Media 3D: Original non-functional work combining multiple materials with depth exceeding 1/8 inch
Painting: Oil, acrylic, egg tempera, casein, or alkyd on canvas; or watercolor on paper
Photography: Signed prints from the artist's original negative or digital files
Sculpture: Original three-dimensional work in stone or other hard material
Wood: Original hand-tooled, machine worked, built-up, turned, or carved work in wood
Work Compliance
Work displayed and sold at the fair must be consistent with the images submitted by the artist. An NAI Committee member will inspect all booths during the fair to ensure compliance. By applying, artists certify that all submitted images represent their original work.
Booth Requirements
Accepted artists must be present in their booths during all art show days and hours. No agents, representatives, family members, or friends may substitute for accepted artists. NAI's booth-sitter service is available for short breaks.