ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier fine art festival, won accolades at the recent International Festival & Events Association Convention in Kansas City. Thousands of event professionals from around the globe gather each year to learn, share and honor the accomplishments of those who demonstrate excellence.
“We are thrilled to be in the company of such prestigious events and be recognized as one of the best,” explains Sharon McAllister, ArtFest Fort Myers Executive Director. “It was an honor to bring home six awards from IFEA.”
The ArtFest Fort Myers award winning categories included:
Best Event/Program within an Event to Benefit a Cause for: Seahorse Dreams Project Benefiting Golisano Children’s Hospital
Best Miscellaneous On-Site Décor for: VIP Tent at Friday Night Opening
Best Sponsorship Program for a Sponsor: Art Under 20 Competition (high school art students) with Florida SouthWestern State College (formerly Edison State College)
Best Ad Series featuring the work of local graphic designer, Janine Giovinazzi from Dzine Studio
Best Outdoor Billboard for: Featuring the Publix Art Yard
Best T-Shirt Design featuring the artwork of Tara Funk Grim
ArtFest Fort Myers, the annual juried fine art festival, takes place February 6, 7 & 8, 2015 in the Fort Myers River District. Join the experience with 215 professional artists from across the county and around the world; the largest high school art exhibit and competition in south Florida and free interactive art experiences for children of all ages.
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