Artist Applications are OPEN!
Gainesville, Florida, the cultural capital of north Florida, invites you to participate in the state's premier fall festival of the arts. The 43rd Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show, recognized as one of the top fine art shows in the nation, invites the area’s most talented artists to apply. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind art work from artists displaying their original oils and acrylics, vibrant watercolors, unique sculptures, dazzling jewelry, decorative ceramics and vivid photography on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10, 2024. Artists will compete for $15,000+ in cash prizes.
Simple Steps to Apply at www.Zapplication.org
Simple Steps to Apply at www.Zapplication.org
- Create your free online artist profile
- Prepare and upload your images (see Image Preparation)
- After preparing and uploading your images, you will be ready to apply.
- Complete the online application and submit before the deadline of midnight (Eastern time) on May 31, 2024
Important Dates
Application Deadline – May 31
Notification Sent – June 21
Booth Fee Due – July 26
Cancellation deadline – September 2
Set Up Details Sent – October 31
Set Up - Friday, November 8
Festival - November 9-10
Notification Sent – June 21
Booth Fee Due – July 26
Cancellation deadline – September 2
Set Up Details Sent – October 31
Set Up - Friday, November 8
Festival - November 9-10
Artist Perks
- $15,000+ cash prizes and collector awards
- High attendance with 40,000+ visitors
- Artists’ Hospitality Room with complimentary coffee, tea, snacks & artist lunches
- Booth sitting
- Free parking passes
- Discount hotel rates
- Security patrol after hours
- Extensive media promotions leading up to and during the Festival
- Artists retain all sales proceeds
- Friday evening drive-up set-up