ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier fine art festival, is pleased to announce the opening of the Poster/T-shirt Competition for the 2017 festival! “We hope that all professional artists will submit artwork that speaks to Southwest Florida,” explains Sharon McAllister, Executive Director. “Our Commemorative Poster and T-Shirt always feature inspiring original artwork and we encourage any artist, not just those applying to participate in ArtFest Fort Myers 2017, to submit their artwork for consideration.
“I loved LOVED being the featured poster artist for ArtFest Fort Myers,” said Leoma Lovegrove about her 2016 experience. “The media whirlwind began with the Poster Unveiling Party in early January-such an honor to meet the dedicated community of art buyers who support the art festival! In the weeks preceding ArtFest, my work and my story were promoted everywhere and my festival weekend was a marvelous success!”
The artist whose work is selected for the Poster/T-shirt will be featured in a broad range of print, on line and VIP promotions preceding festival weekend, and continuing throughout the year. The selected artist also receives a free booth space at ArtFest Fort Myers 2017, a complimentary three night stay at our host hotel, plus an invitation to join us at ArtFest Fort Myers 2018 and much more!
Submissions for this contest must represent original artwork, in a theme that reflects Southwest Florida and is appealing to a broad audience. Entries are being accepted from May 20, 2016 through August 19, 2016 and images can be submitted by email. For more information, visit our web site ArtFestFortMyers.com and click on Poster Contest or call 239-768-3602.
Proceeds from the sales of the Commemorative Poster and T-Shirt help to support a variety of ArtFest Fort Myers’ art education outreach programs and the Newspaper in Education Program at The News-Press.
ArtFest Fort Myers, the annual juried fine art festival, takes place February 3, 4 & 5, 2017 in the Fort Myers River District. Join the experience with 200 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. For more information, visit ArtFestFortMyers.com
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