Saturday and Sunday, February 1 - 2, 2025
Opening Night Friday, January 31, 2025

Saturday and Sunday,
February 1-2, 2025
Opening Night Friday,
January 31, 2025

Art Under 20 at ArtFest Fort Myers showcases

Digital • Drawing • Painting • Photography • 3D • Mixed Media • Recycled Materials

The ArtFest Fort Myers "Art Under 20" competition gives high school students a chance to exhibit their artwork to thousands of art festival patrons and compete for $10,000 in cash awards!

It's a great chance to build your art portfolio and get experience exhibiting your work.

  • All Lee County high school students are eligible to enter their artwork
  • Exhibition will be at ArtFest Fort Myers
  • $10,000 in cash awards
  • Awards for First, Second, and Third place, Best of Show, People’s Choice Award, Recycled Materials, Equity Award, and more.
  • Award Reception for the winners, family, teachers and guests. Gallery setting with yummy snacks and beverages.

Deadline to Apply: Dec 8, 2023. Applications will be available soon.
Entry Fee: $10 (1 artwork per student)

2023 Best of Show Winner

Ava Williams

Ft. Myers Art Fest 2023   Erik Kellar/Photographer
2023 Art Under 20 Recap
2022 Award Winners

Many thanks to Art Under 20 Sponsor ...

Suncoast Credit Union
Supporting Young Artists

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2025!

Saturday and Sunday, February 1-2, 2025

Opening Night Friday, January 31

On the waterfront in historic downtown Fort Myers

Phone: 239-768-3602

Email: info@artfestfortmyers.com

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Boutique Show • 60 Fine Artists
Great Food & Beverages
Youth Art Activities

March 9 & 10, 2024
10am to 4pm
Babcock Ranch

We're delighted to have helped Babcock Ranch launch this show with artists of the quality you enjoy every year at ArtFest Fort Myers.

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