Wellen Park Holiday of the Arts December 2026 (Paragon Festivals)
Submit minimum 4 images of original artwork in accepted media categories (ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, printmaking, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, or wood).
The 2nd annual Wellen Park Holiday of the Arts is a fine art show showcasing original artwork from talented artists across a variety of mediums, set amidst the beautiful streets of Downtown Wellen Park in Venice, Florida. Wellen Park is a vibrant, master-planned community known for its scenic trails, upscale dining, and lively Downtown district.
Key Dates
Application Deadline: October 12, 2026
Invitations sent by email: October 14, 2026
Booth fee payment due: November 12, 2026 (Note: All booth fee payments are made directly to PARAGON - booth fee payments cannot be made through ZAPPLICATION)
Event dates: December 12-13, 2026
Friday, December 11, 2026: Check-in & setup from 12pm-6pm (You must check in prior to setting up)
Saturday, December 12, 2026: Check-in and setup 6am-9am; Show hours 10am-5pm
Sunday, December 13, 2026: Show hours 10am-5pm
Eligibility & Application
Open to artists creating original work in accepted media categories. Minimum 4 images required to apply.
Application Fee
$30 application fee
Accepted Media
Ceramics: Original clay and porcelain work (other than jewelry); no machine-made or mass-produced work; each piece must be signed if multiple pieces of the same design are displayed
Digital Art: Original works created or altered using a computer; limited editions only, signed and numbered on archival materials
Drawing: Work using dry media (pencil, charcoal, pastel) or ink-based techniques (washes, pens)
Fiber: Work crafted from fibers including basketry, embroidery, weaving, leatherwork, tapestry, and paper-making; no machine tooling or mass production; no factory-produced wearable items
Glass: Original work created in glass by the artist; no pressed glass or mass production
Graphic & Printmaking: Print works with hand-manipulated plates, stones, or screens, signed and numbered as limited edition; offset reproductions not allowed; printmakers must disclose creative and printmaking processes
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Jewelry: All jewelry from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic, or other materials; no commercial casts, molds, or production studio work
Metalwork: Non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metal; no production studio work
Mixed Media: 2D and 3D works incorporating more than one type of physical material; includes non-sculptural work as determined by the artist
Painting: Work created using oils, acrylics, and watercolor; reproductions allowed if signed and in limited editions
Photography: Photographic prints from the artist's original image (film or digital) processed by the artist or under their direct supervision; editioned with editions not exceeding 250
Sculpture: Three-dimensional original work in any medium (bronze, stone, acrylic)
Wood: Original works that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned, or carved
Artist Services
Overnight security Friday and Saturday evening
Easy load-in and load-out
Waitlist Policy
If booth fee payments are not received by the deadline of November 12, 2026, those invited artists will automatically be moved to the waitlist.