Bonita Springs National Art Festival 2026 (Show 1)

Consistently ranked among the top fine art festivals in the nation, the Bonita Springs National Fine Art Festivals are a premier destination for serious artists and collectors alike. Held at scenic Riverside Park in downtown Bonita Springs, Florida, this juried event draws thousands of passionate art lovers and buyers from across the region. The festival has once again been nominated to Sunshine Artist's 200 Best for 2025, affirming its national reputation for quality and excellence. Under the new leadership of Richard Sullivan, the festival layout has been thoughtfully redesigned with artists in mind. Each artist will now enjoy a space and a half, allowing for greater visibility and more dynamic presentations. The festival footprint has also been condensed to one side of the street, creating a more walkable, enclosed environment where every visitor has the opportunity to see every artist without leaving the festival grounds.

This juried event features quality artworks by 195 national and international artists across 16 categories. The festival takes place January 10-11, 2026, with exhibit hours from 10 AM to 5 PM both Saturday and Sunday. Artist setup is available on Friday from 10am-6pm. Exhibit spaces measure at least 10'x 10' with one open side for displaying work, and limited larger spaces are available. Artists must exhibit during all scheduled festival hours and may display and sell only in the category in which their work has been accepted.

The application fee is $40.00 (non-refundable) and booth fee is $550.00. Four images are required for application, including a booth shot. Emerging artists are accepted. Proceeds from the festival directly support scholarships for emerging young artists and fund arts education programs in underserved schools. Artists are responsible for collecting and paying Florida Sales Tax of 6.5%. A 50% show fee refund will be issued to accepted artists who cancel and notify the festival before 60 days prior to the first day of the event.