2024 Holiday Art Festival

Art Center Sarasota is excited to host our 2024 Holiday Art Festival! Artists from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. 

The 2024 Holiday Art Festival will take place in The Sam & Sally Shapiro Sculpture Garden on Saturday, December 14 & Sunday, December 15, 12pm-5pm. In the event of rain, an alternate day will be Monday, December 16.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The Atomic Bazaar will also be taking place during the Festival dates at the Municipal Auditorium which is sure to drive extra traffic to the Art Center!
• Applications are open from Tuesday, August 20 - Sunday, November 10, 2024.
• Artists will be notified of acceptance no later than Friday, November 15, 2024.
• All artwork must be for sale and prices must range from $25 - $500.
• Artists have the option to rent a “table” or a “tent” space. Artists interested in a tent space MUST BRING THEIR OWN 10’x10’ TENT.

Table fees:

• General: $75/one-day and $100/both days
• Student: $35/one-day and $60/both days

Tent fees:

• General: $100/one-day and $150/both days
• Student: $50/one-day and $75/both days

LOGISTICS

• Setup will take place from 10am-11:30am on each day with breakdown between 5-6pm.
• Tables/tents may be left overnight. There will be security on site through the Atomic Bazaar event. Art Center Sarasota is not responsible for any theft or damage to items left overnight. Vendors may break down their spaces overnight if desired.
• Available table spaces will vary slightly in size, but all will accommodate one 6-ft table. The art center has a limited number of tables available to rent for a fee of $10.
• Artists are welcome to bring easels, display boards, or other display options for their artwork as long as they fit within the designated space and do not infringe on the space of neighboring vendors.
• Limited power is available. There is no access to water.
• Table/Tent fees are non-refundable.
• The art center will not be taking a commission on your sales.

For consideration, please upload the following information:

• 8-10 photos of artwork of your primary medium for sale
• Current Bio/CV
• One square image to be used for promotions
• Select preferred date or dates for participation
• Please indicate any special needs for your table/tent in the Additional Information section
• If selecting the student rate, please upload your Student ID

Table and Tent assignments will be provided once all vendors have confirmed their participation, no later than Wednesday, December 4.

We encourage all vendors to make their booths the best representation of themselves, their artwork and ACS. Aesthetically pleasing booths and friendly vendors attract guests and create a delightful experience. Consider your table/tent as a unique opportunity to engage customers not only with your products and process, but also to encourage them to explore and shop at other vendors.

For any questions about the Holiday Art Festival, please contact Christina Baril, Director of Exhibitions, at 941-365-2032 or christina@artsarasota.org.

DISCLAIMER / PHOTO RELEASE

Exhibiting artists consent to the use of their name and the artworks image(s) for purposes of promotion and advertisement by ACS. The artist waives any claim, including any claim for invasion of the right of privacy or copyright, against ACS, its directors, officers, employees, and agents.