Art Calls in Florida - March Deadlines

The 5th Annual Daytona Beach Arts Fest returns April 11-12, 2026, featuring an expanded prize purse and the return of the People's Choice Award. This immersive art experience unites award-winning artists, emerging talent, artisans, and local organizations in Downtown Daytona Beach along the Riverfront Esplanade and Beach Street corridor. The festival includes live art demos and installations,...

Mayfaire by-the-Lake is a juried, fine arts festival held on the shores of Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland, Florida. This two-day, free community festival, traditionally held on Mother's Day weekend, is a premier fine arts festival in Florida. Attendance is approximately 15,000 and award money is $17,000. The festival is celebrating its 54th year and has been voted as one of the Best Fine Art...

ONE DAYTONA Art Festival, in partnership with Gallery500, is an award-winning annual fine art festival featuring juried fine artists and non-juried craft artisans at ONE DAYTONA in Daytona Beach. The festival takes place March 28-29, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm) at the ONE DAYTONA shopping and entertainment destination. The event offers an opportunity for local and visiting collectors to...

The Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festivals return for their 32nd annual season, transforming the historic Corey Avenue—the cultural and social heart of downtown St. Pete Beach—into a lively, open-air marketplace. Hosted by the Corey Area Business Association (CABA), these multi-day festivals feature world-class artistry and handcrafted treasures from skilled artisans and craftsmen. 2026 event dates:...

The 37th Annual Cool Art Show by PAVA is a juried fine art and fine craft show presented by The Professional Association of Visual Artists. The show attracts 2500 local visitors each year and is held indoors in the St. Petersburg Coliseum, an air-conditioned, 100+ year old theater and performance hall venue. The space accommodates 68 artist booth spaces, in addition to in-house concessions and...

Rosemary Beach, Florida is a pristine coastal community known for its stunning natural flora, white sand beaches, and architectural beauty. RBSE is seeking unique outdoor sculptures to enhance its picturesque natural and built seaside environment. This biennial exhibition seeks to showcase the diverse talents and creativity of selected artists while complementing the stunning natural landscape...

FELINE VISIONS is the second edition of an international contemporary art exhibition curated by Gato Gordo Gallery in Miami, celebrating cats as powerful and timeless source of artistic inspiration. This salon brings together artists from around the world whose work explores the feline figure through symbolic, figurative, conceptual, or emotional perspectives.

The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area is one of the City of Tampa's oldest and most culturally significant regions, with roots dating back to the early 20th century. The area grew as a center of Black-owned businesses, faith communities, civic organizations, and cultural expression during the mid-century era. Historically home to a predominantly African American population, East Tampa has...

The Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival, presented by The Tarpon Springs Merchant's Association and produced by SIK Promotions, Inc., features a curated showcase of handmade arts and crafts, unique gifts, and artisan goods from regional and national makers. The historic Sponge Docks location provides a platform for local and traveling artisans to display and sell their work while...

The Black Art Matters Tampa Bay Collective invites the African Diaspora to submit work for our upcoming exhibition celebrating the full spectrum of Black life, creativity, and imagination.

Join the 5th St. Armands Fine Art Festival held on May 24-25, 2025 on St. Armands Circle. The event draws from great demographics throughout the region of Florida, from St.

Marion Cultural Alliance invites local and regional artists to participate in UpCycled 4: Reclaimed & Remembered, a special exhibition celebrating America's 250th Anniversary through sustainable art and patriotic storytelling. Artists are encouraged to create original works using repurposed, recycled, and/or found materials that reflect themes of patriotism, service, resilience, remembrance, and...

Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA), operated by the City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department (PBCAD), is seeking participants for its Artists in Residence (AiR) Program. The program offers eight studio spaces to individual visual, performative, and theatrical artists for a nine-month residency from October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Through this residency, PBCAD aims to foster...

The Sarasota Fine Art Show is held outdoors at the Sarasota Art Museum, showcasing original and handcrafted art. The event features a jury of art professionals for selection and emphasizes quality work.