Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2026

The Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association is now accepting applications for the 62nd Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival—one of the nation's most prestigious outdoor juried fine arts shows. For over 60 years, this iconic South Florida event has brought world-class art to the charming village of Coconut Grove, just south of Downtown Miami. Up to 285 artists are selected annually through a blind jurying process conducted by a panel of five independent experts including museum curators, gallery owners, professional artists, and art educators.

The Festival takes place February 14-16, 2026, with nearly $4 million in reported sales from the previous year and $50,000 in awards presented. Artists must submit five images per category: four individual works and one mandatory booth shot. The application fee is $40, with a waived fee for 2025 award winners. All work must be original and handcrafted, with no reproductions allowed in applicable categories. Artists may apply in up to three categories but a maximum of two entries may be accepted.

The application deadline is September 29, 2025 at midnight, with notification on October 15, 2025 at noon EDT. Booth fee payment is due by November 21, 2025. The Festival includes an Emerging Artist program and expanded artist hospitality with daily breakfast and lunch. Event proceeds support educational and community initiatives through this nonprofit organization with over 600 volunteers.