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

ArtFest Fort Myers 2013 – Where Sponsorship Means Business

Press Release

Contact: Sharon McAllister
239-768-3602
Sharon.McAllister@ArtFestFortMyers.com
ArtFestFortMyers.com

ArtFest Fort Myers, southwest Florida’s premier art festival, is pleased to welcome sponsors who know that the “arts mean business” in Lee County! The support of these forward-thinking companies enables the production of a nationally recognized art experience for our community that is FREE to the public. They also support the art festival’s many year-round art education outreach initiatives.

Joining ArtFest Fort Myers for the first time are Lincoln automotive and Lee Memorial Health System. The art festival is delighted to receive the support of such prestigious brands as Lincoln and Lee Memorial Health System.

Publix Super Markets, an art festival supporter since 2002, hosts our children and families in the Publix Art Yard with many opportunities for learning and having imaginative fun, family style!

Art Under 20, south Florida’s largest high school exhibit and competition, is sponsored by Edison State College and awards $7,000 to winning students. This 100 foot, gallery-style tent is located in the heart of ArtFest Fort Myers and is filled with the artwork of 300+ high school students.

IBERIABANK, a 3rd year participant in the art festival, will be celebrating 125 years of excellence at ArtFest Fort Myers by sharing the art of the perfect Photo Booth shot. They also support the art festival’s Art Club at the Shady Oaks Boys & Girls Club.

FloridaBlue, entering their 4th year with the art festival, wants to insure that all your tomorrows are healthy and affordable and their FloridaBlue Mobile Unit will join us in pursuit of the art of health!

Ron Bucher, Raymond James Wealth Manager, joins the art festival for the 9th year, as the sponsor of the VIP Experience.  Ron hosts the Friday Night Opening Party VIP Tent and the VIP Terrace all weekend long. He also provides VIPs with reserved parking and a commemorative festival poster.

The support of the City of Fort Myers, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency, the Tourist Development Council and the Visitor & Convention Bureau confirms that art and culture are an integral part of what matters to the City of Fort Myers and Lee County.

Media Partners The News-Press, WINK-TV, and Travelhost Magazine insure that the art festival and all its attendees and supporters are will informed.

ArtFest Fort Myers, the annual juried fine art festival, takes place February 1, 2  & 3, 2013 in the Fort Myers River District. The art festival’s mission is to provide the community with an exceptional art experience, nurture the understanding of diverse art forms and support arts in education. Join the experience with 200 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.

Interested in joining these forward-thinking companies as an ArtFest Fort Myers sponsor?  We are committed to meeting your company’s marketing objectives with customized opportunities to get your message to 75,000 consumers. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, visit ArtFestFortMyers.com or contact us at 239-768-3602 or info@ArtFestFortMyers.com.

ArtFest Fort Myers Board Expands

Press Release

Contact: Sharon McAllister
239-768-3602
Sharon.McAllister@ArtFestFortMyers.com
ArtFestFortMyers.com

As ArtFest Fort Myers adds new Board of Directors members, it is timely to reflect on the message that the “arts mean business” in Lee County. The recently released Arts & Economic Prosperity Study by the American’s for the Arts specifically included Lee County. Our community’s non-profit arts & culture organizations generate 2,038 annual full-time jobs and $68.3 million in annual economic impact!

The arts are truly an “economic engine” sustaining an industry that is one of the fastest growing in the State of Florida. Supporting the arts does more than create quality of life – supporting the arts create jobs!

ArtFest Fort Myers welcomes these new Board of Directors members and their commitment to “arts mean business” and bringing a world-class art experience to our community:

Laura Chmielewski, the Marketing Director of the Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau, brings her passion for the arts and extensive experience in destination marketing and event management.

Mark Loren, owner of Loren Designs, has a love of the arts and reputation for giving back to the community. He is creating valuable partnership ideas within the arts community and its supporters.

Alberto Rodriguez, Chief Administrative Officer Lee County School District shares his commitment to providing Lee County students with a well-rounded education that includes the arts.

Long-term and dedicated Board members Judy Weiner, Artist Relations Chair, Kristin Woolam, Art Under 20 Chair, and Sharon McAllister, Executive Director complete the ArtFest Fort Myers Board of Directors.

ArtFest Fort Myers, the annual juried fine art festival, takes place February 1, 2  & 3, 2013 in the Fort Myers River District. The art festival’s mission is to provide the community with an exceptional art experience, nurture the understanding of diverse art forms and support arts in education. Join the experience with 200 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.

For more information visit ArtFestFortMyers.com or contact us at 239-768-3602.

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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