Artist Set-Up Information
February 7-8, 2026 with Opening Night Friday February 6th
Welcome Artists!
We’re excited to have you join us and want to help make your experience as smooth as possible. Below you’ll find important information regarding event setup, artist load-in times, and general logistics. Please be sure to review the setup guidelines carefully and plan to arrive during your assigned loading window. We will also be hosting a Zoom call prior to the event to walk through details, answer questions, and share helpful tips—attendance is highly encouraged. We look forward to working with you and can’t wait to see your work on site!
We have made changes to our load in process. To help ensure a smooth and stress-free Friday load-in, we are hosting a Zoom information session for all participating artists. This call will cover everything you need to know before arriving on site and will include time for live questions and answers.
Artist Load-In Zoom Call
Topic: Friday Load-In Procedures for ArtFest Fort Myers
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm Eastern Time
Location: Zoom
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VMak0yUrToi8l2eJ5YlRRg
Meeting ID: 845 9890 3662
Passcode: Will be emailed to you.
What We’ll Cover
During this call, the ArtFest Fort Myers team will review:
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Friday load-in schedule and arrival times
- Loading and unloading Procedures
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Artist parking locations
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Booth setup requirements and safety guidelines
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What to expect once load-in is complete
Live Q&A
Artists will have the opportunity to:
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Ask questions in real time
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Clarify their assigned load-in window
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Address booth, parking, or setup concerns
We strongly encourage all artists—especially first-time participants—to attend. We have made changes to our load in procedure, even our most seasoned artists are encouraged to attend.
Can’t Attend Live?
If you are unable to attend, we recommend reviewing the follow-up email that will be sent with key reminders. However, attending live is the best way to get immediate answers. We will also be sending out a link for the recorded call after the session is complete.
We look forward to connecting with you and helping make your ArtFest Fort Myers experience a great one. Thank you for being part of the festival, we can’t wait to see your work downtown!
