Venice-Nokomis Rotary Art Festival 2027 - 35th Annual

Overview

The Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club hosts the 35th Annual Venice-Nokomis Rotary Art Festival, an artist-friendly outdoor event attracting thousands of attendees with a variety of artists, antique/classic automobiles, live music, family activities, and food and drink. Venice is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico with some of Florida's best beaches.

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: November 4, 2026
• Setup: Friday, January 15, Noon–6:00 PM; Saturday, January 16, 7:00–8:00 AM
• Festival: Saturday, January 16, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sunday, January 17, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Application Requirements

Submit a minimum of 3 images to apply.

Booth Space & Setup

• Approximately 11' × 11' exhibit space; one space included in booth fee
• Bring your own tent and weights
• Additional spaces available for purchase, depending on availability
• Artist parking behind or close to your booth
• RV parking available on-site; hookups not available

Location & Features

• Location: Venice Airport Festival Grounds, Venice, Florida
• Easy load-in and load-out
• Overnight security
• Live music
• Wide variety of food and drink
• Family activities

Application Fee & Awards

• Application fee: $30
• Cash prizes: Best in Show, Category Awards, Merit Awards

Media & Categories

• Painting
• Jewelry
• Sculpture