Bloom n Art March 28-29, 2026

Bloom n Art - 5th annual, is a boutique fine art show situated in Punta Gorda at Gilchrist Park, overlooking the Charlotte Harbor. This park is in center of downtown Punta Gorda, near Fisherman's Village. Punta Gorda is draped along Peace River where it meets Charlotte Harbor, exuding a tangible Old Florida vibe with a population over 20,000 in 2022. This show has been known for large wall art sales. The event is free to the public and sits along the bay directly across the Charlotte Harbor and the Sunseekers resort.

The show is open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm. Application fee is $15 with 5 images required and a booth shot required. Early application saves $50 - $299 if paid before Jan 27, $349 if paid after. Artists may apply in up to 2 categories. Event setup is Saturday morning 6:30am to 9am. Focus is on handmade & artist designed items but the jury will consider unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors and designers. Emerging artists are encouraged and accepted at all levels.

Booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10' deep with at least 2 foot between booths. All artist exhibitor tents must be white with no exceptions. A minimum of 40 pounds per leg are required for tents (160 pounds minimum). Artists must be open for full event hours with no one day opportunities. Categories include Author, Accessories/Clothing, Ceramics/Pottery, Designer, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Food/Gourmet, Glass, Graphic & Printmaking, Holiday/Seasonal, Jewelry, Metalwork, Mixed Media, Painting, and Photography.