Naples Downtown Art Fair 2026 — 38th Annual

Naples Art Institute presents the 38th edition of the Naples Downtown Art Fair, which draws over 15,000 seasonal and local art lovers to the prestigious 5th Avenue South area. Listed amongst the Best Fine Art fairs in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine and ranked in the Top of the nation for Fine Art sales, this 2-day independently juried fine art fair features 250 booths in shady Cambier Park and along Park Street. The fair consistently impresses artists with the quality of its visitors, who favor originals and have strong interest in custom work or commissions.

The fair takes place March 21-22, 2026, with application deadline November 3, 2025 and booth purchase deadline December 29, 2025. Artists receive Friday setup, reserved parking options, complimentary breakfast, overnight security, booth sitters, and access to the Institute's facilities. All artwork must be original work designed and executed by the accepted artist, with 5 images required for application and booth shots required. Accepted categories include ceramics, digital art, fiber/wearable, furniture, glass, drawing/printmaking/graphics, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood.

Started in 1954, Naples Art Institute believes art can change lives and improve communities, with revenue from art fairs supporting their mission to develop tomorrow's artists and arts leaders. Artists must be present in their booths during all show hours, and reproductions may not occupy more than 50% of wall space.