- Deadline
- 32 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Location
- Doral, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Nov 14, 2026 → Nov 15, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Jun 29, 2026
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Apply in one or more of 15 media categories (Mixed Media 2-D/3-D, Ceramics, Digital, Drawing/Pastels, Glass, Jewelry, Painting Oil & Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture/Metal, Fiber 2-D, Fiber Wearable, Wood) by submitting 5 images per category (4 work images and 1 mandatory booth shot) for blind jury review.
Overview
The Downtown Doral Arts Festival is a 2-day outdoor fine arts festival held along two tree-lined city blocks of 53rd Street in the center of Downtown Doral. The festival is free to the public and expects approximately 8,000 attendees. Artists showcase and sell one-of-a-kind works in a vibrant community destination with nearby restaurants, coffee houses, and retailers.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: Extended
- June 29, 2026: Invitations & Waitlist Status Sent
- July 6, 2026: Booth Fees Due (Non-Refundable)
- November 13, 2026: Artist set-up with staggered assigned times beginning at 12:00 PM
- November 14 & 15, 2026: Downtown Doral Arts Festival, 10 AM – 6 PM
Fees
- Application Fee: $25
- Booth Fee: $400
Media Categories
- Mixed Media 2-D
- Mixed Media 3-D
- Ceramics
- Digital
- Drawing/Pastels
- Glass
- Jewelry
- Painting (Oil & Acrylic)
- Watercolor
- Photography
- Printmaking/Graphics
- Sculpture/Metal
- Fiber (2-D)
- Fiber (Wearable)
- Wood
Application Requirements
- Submit 5 images per category: 4 images of individual work and 1 mandatory booth shot
- Booth image must show your booth as set up for exhibition with work displayed but must not reveal artist name or have people in the booth
- Include an Artist Statement conveying the process used to create your work
Jury Process
A four-member panel of experienced art professionals conducts a blind jury review, meaning jurors do not know artist names or information. A Waitlist by category will be established based on jury scores. Images from accepted artists will be retained for promotion and adherence to rules.
Artist Amenities
- Friday set-up with staggered times beginning at 12:00 PM
- Drive-up access for loading and unloading
- Professional 24-hour security
- Oversized booth spaces with at least three feet between booths
- Facility restroom access
- Reserved artist parking
- Free and secure parking for artist RVs
- Accessibility accommodations for artists with disabilities
Marketing & Promotion
The festival focuses on drawing art buyers, collectors, and art lovers to the event. Marketing includes direct mail, social media, street banners, radio promotions, print, posters, and news print. Artists are encouraged to share videos and photos of their work and process on the festival's social media sites.
Important Notes
Accepted and waitlist artists must maintain an accurate and up-to-date artist profile in Zapp through December 2026, especially telephone, email, website, and postal mail. Check your email often as all acceptance and pertinent information will be communicated electronically.
- Entry fee
- Application Fee: $25. Booth Fee: $400 (due by July 6, 2026 for accepted artists).
- Format
- Ship your work in
- Also worth noting
- Waitlist maintained
- Waitlist
- The organizer keeps one.
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