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...

In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, the City of Coral Springs Public Art Program will temporarily display up to four artworks throughout Coral Springs for the duration of one year.

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 City of Pompano Beach is looking to commission an artist/artist team for a work for hire project to design and fabricate a sculpture that will be displayed at the beach for a one year. After a year, it will be submerged into the ocean and attached to Lady Luck in Shipwreck Park.

This inaugural Art & Craft show will feature a maximum of 75 artists allowing for less competition, less crossover booths and more potential opportunities to connect with shoppers. The event takes place at the historic Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park in Ellenton, Florida. The show is open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm with setup Saturday morning...

This oceanfront art festival offers one of the most scenic displays of the season, extending along the A1A in Juno Beach, Florida. The event is hosted by Howard Alan Events and the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, featuring impressive turnout and a perfect location. The show runs Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm with free public admission and no gate fee. The festival accepts applications...

The Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival takes place on Sullivan Street in the center of Punta Gorda, Florida, situated between Sarasota and Fort Myers along Florida's west coast. The festival features the well-known Sullivan Street area with its tasty restaurants and fantastic shopping options, creating an excellent setting for this Spring craft festival. The event runs Saturday and Sunday...

The City of Tamarac, Florida is seeking to commission an Artist or Artist team to create a vibrant sculpture for the entrance to the City’s Caporella Park’s parking lot entrance. The sculpture should be vibrant, colorful and impactful to pedestrians and passerby traffic both day and night.

The Downtown Sarasota Fine Art and Craft Fair takes place in the same location as the February Art Festival, spanning over five city blocks in Downtown Sarasota. Artists and crafters will fill Main Street from Orange Avenue to Links Avenue, with the festival including a craft/green market area. Crafters should select "craft section" under medium category to apply. This competitive show is limited...

Howard Alan Events is hosting the 51st Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou in partnership with the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce. The festival takes place at Craig Park on Spring Bayou, a picturesque waterfront park shaded by oak trees, located in the heart of Tarpon Springs. In 2018, USA Today recognized the city as the Best Historic Small Town. Each year, approximately...

The Marco Island Art in the Park is a boutique art & fine craft show allowing for less competition, less crossover booths and more potential opportunities to connect with shoppers. This is the original Marco Island Art in the Park, situated at Veteran's Park, Park Ave. The event features 66 booth spaces and is open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm. Apply early and save $50 - $299 if paid before Oct...

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.

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...

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...

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 historic brick-paved streets of Hyde Park will once more be filled with stunning art at the Hyde Park Village Art Fair. This immensely popular event returns to the delightful open-air, upscale shopping venue, drawing in both locals and tourists. Attendees will enjoy a distinctive experience amidst brick courtyards, fountains, and tree-lined avenues. This charming atmosphere creates a timeless...

Tampa International Airport seeks artists to create bold, innovative public art projects. For more than 50 years, Tampa International Airport has been building a diverse and internationally acclaimed art collection that reflects our vibrant community. It is with great pride and anticipation that we now look to tomorrow. Your creative and innovative works can help create moments of respite,...

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.

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...

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.

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.

The Longboat Key Festival of the Arts is a juried street art festival taking place at Town Center Green, located near Publix on Bay Isles Road. This is a second event scheduled for Long Boat Key at the same location as the February event. Town Center Green has been specifically designed for events, featuring a community park area suitable for concerts and local festivals. The show runs Saturday...

The Coconut Point Art and Craft Festival takes place at Coconut Point in Estero, Florida, located between Naples and Fort Myers. The property features 1.2 million square feet of retail space with 113 stores and 25 restaurants surrounding several acres of lakes and boardwalk. The show offers convenient Friday set-up, with show hours Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm. Booth spaces available include 10x10,...