Bloomin' Arts Festival

The Bloomin' Arts Festival is a juried fine art and fine craft show held in historic downtown Bartow, Florida on Saturday and Sunday, March 6-7, 2027. The festival features over $12,000 in awards including Best of Show ($2,250), Second Place ($1,500), Third Place ($1,000), Award of Achievement ($750), two Awards of Merit ($500 each), four Honorable Mentions ($350 each), and Judges' Awards ($250 each), plus purchase awards. The event showcases various mediums including painting, glass, sculpture, jewelry, leather, mixed media, photography, wood, ceramics, fiber, and fine crafts.

Artists must submit four color digital images via the application platform: three showing individual pieces and one showing the full booth display. All work must be of original design and produced by the artist. Booth spaces are 12' x 12' (single booth $150) or 12' x 24' (double booth $300). Artist amenities include Friday night check-in after 5:00 pm, booth sitters, easy load-in and load-out, nearby parking and RV areas, and morning coffee and muffins. The application deadline is January 3, 2027. Invitations will be emailed on or before January 6, 2027, and artists must confirm placement by January 20, 2027 to be included in print advertising. A plein air event (Bloomin' Air) is held Sunday morning with free entry for registered exhibitors.

Contact: [email protected] or 407-414-4888.