ArtFest Fort Myers 2026

Join ArtFest Fort Myers' 26th Festival, February 7-8, 2026, along the waterfront in downtown Fort Myers. Over 200 artists from across the country and worldwide will showcase their work along the picturesque riverfront to over 90,000 attendees throughout the festival weekend. The festival features an optional Friday night opening celebration, oversized booth spaces, professional staff and volunteers, and attracts loyal art buyers and influential VIP Club patrons.

Artists are selected through a blind jury process based on quality of artistry, workmanship, originality, and artistic conception. All work must be done solely by the exhibiting artist. Categories include Ceramics, Digital, Drawing/Graphics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media 2-D, Mixed Media 3-D, Painting (oil/acrylic and watercolor), Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wearable, and Wood. The application requires 4 images including a booth shot, with a $35 application fee. Emerging artists are accepted.

The festival includes artist amenities such as complimentary continental breakfast, booth sitters, professional 24-hour security, reserved artist parking with trolley service, and special hotel rates. Additional features include the largest high school art exhibit in Southwest Florida, children's Art Yard with interactive projects, and upscale dining areas. Artists may participate in the optional Friday Night Opening from 5-9 p.m. for an additional fee, and can contribute to the Young Art Collectors Gallery where children purchase original artwork for $5.