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Halifax Art Festival 2026

Submit 3 images of recent work in your chosen medium, a booth image showing display quality, and an artist bio to apply for jury selection into this outdoor festival.

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Deadline
3 days left
Entry fee
$40
Award
$5,000
Location
Daytona Beach, Florida
Exhibition window
Nov 7, 2026 → Nov 8, 2026

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About

Overview

The 64th Annual Halifax Art Festival is one of Florida's longest-running juried art festivals, held in the historic downtown waterfront district of Daytona Beach. This two-day outdoor event features the juried work of 200+ artists, with approximately 150 Fine Art spaces competing for cash awards. Artists exhibit along scenic Beach Street overlooking the Halifax River in a walkable, high-traffic setting surrounded by shops, cafés, and restaurants.

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
  • Jury Review: Early August 2026
  • Artist Notifications Begin: Mid-August 2026
  • Final Payments Due: September 30, 2026
  • Artist Cancellation Deadline: October 5, 2026
  • Festival Dates: November 7 & 8, 2026

Eligibility

Open to fine artists and fine craft artisans. Award winners from the 2025 Halifax Art Festival receive a jury fee waiver for 2026 (booth fees still apply upon acceptance).

Media & Categories

Accepted media include: Clay/Ceramics, Digital, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Painting (oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor), Photography, Printmaking/Drawing, Sculpture, Textiles, Upcycled Art, and Wood. Note: No weaponry permitted.

Booth Spaces & Awards

  • Best in Show Award: $5,000
  • Additional award categories listed on website
  • Only Competitive Fine Artists eligible for cash awards

Fees

  • $40 – Jury Fee (non-refundable); waived for 2025 award winners
  • $350 – Competitive Fine Art Booth Space
  • $225 – Non-Competitive / Juried Craft Booth Space
  • 80% booth fee refund available if cancelled by October 5, 2026

Application Requirements

All applications must be submitted through ZAPP with credit card payment. Submit 3 images of recent work (within the last 3 years, same medium), 1 booth image showing display quality and professionalism, completed application, artist bio, and description of work/process. No artist name or face visible in images. Images may be used for festival marketing and promotion.

Artist Amenities

  • Opportunity to participate in 2026 Festival T-Shirt Branding Image Contest (Deadline: August 31, 2026; Contact: [email protected])
  • Discounted hotel accommodations
  • Friday registration & set-up (phased times)
  • Limited Saturday morning set-up (dolly required in some areas)
  • Booth sitting (both days)
  • Morning coffee & bakery items
  • Complimentary parking (including overnight)
  • Overnight festival security (Friday & Saturday)
  • No additional fees for corner or end booth spaces
  • Invitation for award winners to Sunday awards presentation
Media accepted
acrylicceramicscraftdigitaldrawingfiberglassjewelrymetalmixed media
Award
Best in Show Award: $5,000; additional award categories
Entry fee
$40 jury fee (non-refundable); Competitive Fine Art Booth Space $350; Non-Competitive/Juried Craft Booth Space $225
Eligibility
Open to fine artists and fine craft artisans; 2025 award winners receive jury fee waiver.
Contact
[email protected]

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