Art in the Park 2027

Art in the Park is an annual juried fine art and craft show in its 42nd year, held at Tom Varn Park in Brooksville, Florida. The event runs Saturday, March 13, 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. and Sunday, March 14, 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., and is expected to attract 6,000 attendees from Hernando County and surrounding communities. The show hosts 120+ fine artists and artisans displaying a wide variety of works and mediums in a natural setting surrounded by oak trees.

Artists may apply in ten categories: Fine Arts Painting, Fine Arts Ceramics, Fine Arts Drawing & Graphics, Fine Arts Fibers, Fine Arts Sculpture, Fine Arts Jewelry, Fine Arts Photography, Fine Arts Digital Art, Fine Arts Mixed Media, and Fine Crafts. Each category has specific guidelines regarding reproductions, commercial work, and materials. Booth spaces are 11' x 11' and may not be shared. All work must be original and created since 2023. Artists must submit three digital images of artwork and one image of their booth setup for blind jurying. The application deadline is January 18, 2027, with notification of acceptance in late January. Entry fees are $35 jury fee (non-refundable), $250 for Fine Arts categories, and $200 for Fine Crafts. Artists must be present both days of the show; no stand-ins or agents are permitted.

Total awards of $6,500 will be presented, including Best in Show ($1,500), Fine Art Awards ranging from $250 to $1,000, and Fine Craft Awards ranging from $100 to $500. Awards will be presented at the Saturday Night Artists' Reception at 5:30 P.M. Artist benefits include security Friday and Saturday 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M., complimentary water, free parking (including RV/trailer parking), volunteer booth-sitting assistance, complimentary coffee and pastries both mornings, and featured recognition of award winners on the Hernando County Fine Arts Council website and social media. Artists must furnish their own tents (not exceeding 10' x 10'), tent weights, tables, and display materials. Water and electricity are not available; generators are not allowed. All exhibitors must abide by City of Brooksville rules and collect Florida and Hernando County sales tax.