ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier outdoor fine art festival, is now accepting applications from artists for participation in our 2014 juried show. Featuring the work of 200 artists in an exceptional community effort, the 14th annual ArtFest Fort Myers brings 85,000 art lovers and collectors to the largest outdoor gallery in Lee County on the first weekend in February (February 1 & 2, 2014)!
All artwork exhibited must be created solely by the displaying artists. Artist entries are accepted in 16 categories: Ceramics, Digital, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media 2-D, Mixed Media 3-D, Painting-Watercolor, Painting-Oil/Acrylic, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wearable and Wood. The deadline for Artist Applications is September 16, 2013. Artists are selected to participate through a panel of independent jury/artists who rate submitted images on artistic conception, originality and workmanship. Cash prizes totaling $5,000 will be awarded to participating artists at the fine art festival.
ArtFest Fort Myers works all year to produce a community creative celebration that also includes:
• Kids @ Art, an interactive arts/crafts area for children, plus a “children only” shopping gallery (sponsored by Publix Super Markets)
• Art Under 20, an exhibition and competition for Lee County high school students, offering cash awards (sponsored by Edison State College)
• Art on the Street, a weekend high school sidewalk chalk competition mentored by professional chalk artists (sponsored by Truly Nolen)
For Artist Application information, contact ArtFest Fort Myers at 239-768-3602, email info@ArtFestFortMyers.com or visit our web site at ArtFestFortMyers.com
