Fun for the Family
Publix Art Yard
Publix Art Yard is filled with arts activities for everyone. An array of arts organizations — including Florida Repertory Theatre, Gulf Coast Symphony, Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers Mural Society and Char-Lee Weavers — showcase their programs with hands-on activities.
The Community Stage features continual performances by a wide variety of dancers, musicians, and other performing artists.
Art Under 20 Exhibit & Competition
Art Under 20 is an expansive high school art exhibit and competition with 300+ high school artists competing for $10,000 in cash prizes.
Admire these talented young artists' incredible work throughout the weekend in their professionally equipped and artistically lit 35 x 100 foot tent.
See who won the prizes as a result of the blind-to-student name or school judging that took place behind closed doors on Friday evening.
Chalk Block
Enjoy watching 40+ teams from Lee County High Schools and professional chalk street painting artists create beautiful drawings at ArtFest Fort Myers — not on canvas but on the pavement.
For most students this is their first time painting with chalk on the ground. You'll be amazed at their talent.
The 2025 theme for student and professional artists was "Time to Shine." Stay tuned for the 2026 theme!
Art For All
Art For All is ArtFest Fort Myers’ inclusive program designed to ensure that creativity is accessible to everyone. Through hands-on art experiences, community partnerships, and supportive resources, Art For All creates a welcoming space where individuals of all abilities can explore, express, and connect.
In partnership with LARC and Family Initiative- including the on-site Sensory Trailer- Art For All reflects our commitment to belonging, accessibility, and the transformative power of the arts.
Kids Tag Art
See the exhibit of Lee County Kids Tag Art -- an educational fundraising project designed to benefit the art classrooms in Lee County District Schools. The program is designed to teach children how art is used in commerce, exhibited by 120+ specialty license plates in Florida. 5,600 fifth grade students within 49 public schools will have the opportunity to create a design that will become their very own front-end decorative license plate!
