Victor Smith Law Group Central Park Art Festival 2026 - 48th Annual Show

Ridge Art Association presents the Victor Smith Law Group Central Park Art Festival, their 48th annual festival held in a beautiful downtown park setting in Winter Haven, Florida. This juried fine arts festival has become one of the South's premier fine arts festivals featuring accomplished artists from across the country as well as rising stars. The festival takes place March 8th (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) and March 9th (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM) at Central Park Downtown Winter Haven.

Awards include Best of Show ($3,000), two Judge's Choice awards ($1,000 each), four Awards of Excellence ($500 each), five Awards of Merit ($200 each), and five Honorable Mention awards ($100 each). Purchase awards are also offered. The jury fee is $35 (non-refundable), with single booth fees at $195 and double booth fees at $390. No refunds will be given after February 15, 2025.

Accepted categories include 2-D and 3-D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Painting (Oil/Acrylic and Watercolor), Photography, Sculpture, and Wood. All works must be original, created within the last 5 years, and signed by the artist. Artists must be present and personally staff their exhibit space during the entire event. Artist setup begins Friday, March 7th at 2:00 PM, and all artists must be completely set up with vehicles moved to designated parking by 8:30 AM on Saturday, March 8th.