Bonita Springs National Art Festival 2027 (SHOW 3)

Overview

The Bonita Springs National Fine Art Festival (Show 3) is a premier juried event held at scenic Riverside Park in downtown Bonita Springs, Florida. Consistently ranked among the top fine art festivals in the nation, it draws thousands of art lovers and collectors. Festival proceeds directly support scholarships for emerging young artists and arts education programs in underserved schools.

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: October 31, 2026
• Artist notification: November 23, 2026
• Festival dates: March 6-7, 2027

Eligibility & Categories

• Artists selected via blind jury based on quality and originality
• All work must be done solely by the exhibiting artist
• Maximum of 3 applications per artist across categories

Emerging Artists Program

• Email director Richard Sullivan at [email protected] for a special application code
• Use the Emerging Artist Category code when applying through Zapplication
• Emerging Artists go through a separate jury process

Application Requirements

• Minimum 3 images required to apply (or 4 for Emerging Artists without a booth image)
• Application through Zapplication platform
• $40 application fee

Exhibitor Amenities

• Artist image placed on Arts Bonita's website with clickable link to artist website
• Beautiful park setting and bordering streets
• Artist setup Friday 8am-6pm prior to start date with scattered arrival times
• Complimentary morning coffee Saturday and Sunday
• Limited overnight camping on festival site (rules apply)
• Parking and traffic control provided

Festival Background

Part of a 67-year history of successful festivals in Bonita Springs, this event features approximately 200 national and international artists. Nominated to Sunshine Artist's 200 Best for 2026, it is rated as one of the top fine art festivals in the USA and draws the largest attendance of any event in the area.