Wellen Park Fine Art Festival February 2026

Join us for the second annual Wellen Park Fine Art Festival, set amidst the beautiful Downtown Wellen Park in Venice, Florida. This event will take place on February 14-15, 2026, showcasing the finest in original artwork from talented artists across various mediums. Wellen Park is a vibrant, master-planned community and one of the fastest-growing in the U.S., known for its scenic trails, upscale dining, and lively Downtown district. With a median household income of approximately $99,600, it offers an ideal setting for a fine art show that draws a sophisticated and engaged audience.

The application deadline is December 14, 2025, with notification on December 16, 2025. The application fee is $30.00, with single booth fees at $495.00 and double booth fees at $990.00. All booth fee payments are made directly to Paragon and are due by January 14, 2026. Setup begins Friday, February 13 from 12 pm - 6 pm, with show hours Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. Artist services include overnight security Friday and Saturday evenings, Friday afternoon setup, and designated RV parking.

All work must be original handcrafted work created by the artist present at the event. Artists must be present for the entire duration of the festival. The jury process is conducted in-house by Paragon staff as a blind jury, with scoring based 70% on artwork quality and 30% on booth presentation. Five images are required including a mandatory booth shot. Media categories include ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, graphic & printmaking, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood.