Fairs/Festivals
Rotary Club of Englewood Fine Arts Festival 2026
Englewood , Florida
Jury Fee: $35
Contact Information
Englewood Youth Foundation
Contact Email: Artfest@RotaryClub of Englewood.org
Contact Phone: 941-830-0795 or 941-468-4340
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 1
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 5, Max: 5
- Total | Max: 5
Opportunity Summary
You are cordially invited to join us on Dearborn Street in Olde Englewood Village for our 44th Annual Fine Arts Festival!
Seasonal and year-round residents alike anticipate this annual event. Surrounded by unique shops and restaurants, shoppers stroll along pedestrian-only West Dearborn Street during the Fine Arts Festival.
This year’s seasoned team of organizers is committed to presenting a successful, profitable and professional festival. Our promotional campaign will begin well in advance of the event and will include online advertising, newspaper coverage, radio spots & live interviews, flyers and posters distributed throughout the community, print advertisements, area signage and much more!
Ribbons and cash awards will be presented for Best in Show, 2D & 3D. Awards in other categories will also be given.
Our traditional artist’s reception is planned for Saturday evening at 4:30pm.
Don’t delay, Apply now!
All proceeds benefit The Englewood Youth Foundation, Inc and other Rotary projects
Seasonal and year-round residents alike anticipate this annual event. Surrounded by unique shops and restaurants, shoppers stroll along pedestrian-only West Dearborn Street during the Fine Arts Festival.
This year’s seasoned team of organizers is committed to presenting a successful, profitable and professional festival. Our promotional campaign will begin well in advance of the event and will include online advertising, newspaper coverage, radio spots & live interviews, flyers and posters distributed throughout the community, print advertisements, area signage and much more!
Ribbons and cash awards will be presented for Best in Show, 2D & 3D. Awards in other categories will also be given.
Our traditional artist’s reception is planned for Saturday evening at 4:30pm.
Don’t delay, Apply now!
All proceeds benefit The Englewood Youth Foundation, Inc and other Rotary projects
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Application Requirements
1. All media*, all categories*
2. All works must be original art created by the exhibiting artist.
3. Photo offset, letterpress and gravure reproductions of original artwork are permitted if signed and numbered by the artist and in limited quantities.
4. For photographers: prints made from your original negative must be processed by you or under your supervision with concern for museum quality.
5. All entries must be available for sale.
6. Only one artist per space.
7. Hung work must be framed appropriately. Unframed work must be in a portfolio.
8. Exhibitors must provide their own means of display within a 12 x 12 space.
9. To be eligible for awards, artist must exhibit during the entire festival. Prize money will be distributed on Sunday. Festival hours are 10:00am—4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday. Ribbons or awards from other shows may not be displayed. Artists may not tear down before 4:00pm Sunday. Any artist tearing down early will not be invited back.
10. Each artist will be responsible for collecting Florida sales tax on sales made during the festival, which must be submitted to the Florida Department of Revenue.
11. The festival reserves the right to remove works or displays considered objectionable and will do so without refund to the exhibtor.
12. Your application is considered a commitment to show your work if you are accepted. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE FOR CANCELLATION BY THE ARTIST AFTER THE APPLICATIONS ARE JURIED IN THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY.
13. Registration deadline: February 1, 2026
14. Set up will be Friday, March 27th, 2026, AFTER 5:00pm. Please know we CANNOT allow you to set up prior to 5pm. Directions will be available for unloading. All vehicles, including motor homes must then be quickly moved to a nearby designated parking area to allow for expediting the unloading process.
15. Please remember, automobiles will not be permitted to enter the area where artist booths are erected.
16. Security will be provided during off hours.
These are not eligible: shell craft, velvet paintings, decoupage, art supplies, frames, manufactured or kit jewelry, ceramics from commercial molds, commercial displays, crocheting, knitting, candles, unmounted stones or rocks, coins, soaps, and china painting .
Applications must be accompanied by 4 Pictures
· PICTURES ARE JURIED BY A PANEL OF JUDGES MADE UP OF EXPERTS IN VARIOUS ART FIELDS. DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES ARE FINAL. Be sure your name and media are on each piece
· Applications must be received no later than February 1, 2026.
2. All works must be original art created by the exhibiting artist.
3. Photo offset, letterpress and gravure reproductions of original artwork are permitted if signed and numbered by the artist and in limited quantities.
4. For photographers: prints made from your original negative must be processed by you or under your supervision with concern for museum quality.
5. All entries must be available for sale.
6. Only one artist per space.
7. Hung work must be framed appropriately. Unframed work must be in a portfolio.
8. Exhibitors must provide their own means of display within a 12 x 12 space.
9. To be eligible for awards, artist must exhibit during the entire festival. Prize money will be distributed on Sunday. Festival hours are 10:00am—4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday. Ribbons or awards from other shows may not be displayed. Artists may not tear down before 4:00pm Sunday. Any artist tearing down early will not be invited back.
10. Each artist will be responsible for collecting Florida sales tax on sales made during the festival, which must be submitted to the Florida Department of Revenue.
11. The festival reserves the right to remove works or displays considered objectionable and will do so without refund to the exhibtor.
12. Your application is considered a commitment to show your work if you are accepted. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE FOR CANCELLATION BY THE ARTIST AFTER THE APPLICATIONS ARE JURIED IN THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY.
13. Registration deadline: February 1, 2026
14. Set up will be Friday, March 27th, 2026, AFTER 5:00pm. Please know we CANNOT allow you to set up prior to 5pm. Directions will be available for unloading. All vehicles, including motor homes must then be quickly moved to a nearby designated parking area to allow for expediting the unloading process.
15. Please remember, automobiles will not be permitted to enter the area where artist booths are erected.
16. Security will be provided during off hours.
These are not eligible: shell craft, velvet paintings, decoupage, art supplies, frames, manufactured or kit jewelry, ceramics from commercial molds, commercial displays, crocheting, knitting, candles, unmounted stones or rocks, coins, soaps, and china painting .
Applications must be accompanied by 4 Pictures
· PICTURES ARE JURIED BY A PANEL OF JUDGES MADE UP OF EXPERTS IN VARIOUS ART FIELDS. DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES ARE FINAL. Be sure your name and media are on each piece
· Applications must be received no later than February 1, 2026.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
150
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
120
Booth Information
A non-refundable registration fee of $35 will be charged as well as a $250.00 booth fee. Booths will be 10 feet across and we ask that you be sure to allow for your neighbors to use the exterior portion of their booths as well.
For public safety and the protection of all artists’ artwork, tent and booth structures must be heavy duty and of a professional show quality. After-hours, tents should be completely enclosed for security. Proper tent weights are required by every participating artist. Only one artist’s work per space. Artist must keep their space clean and orderly at all times.
For public safety and the protection of all artists’ artwork, tent and booth structures must be heavy duty and of a professional show quality. After-hours, tents should be completely enclosed for security. Proper tent weights are required by every participating artist. Only one artist’s work per space. Artist must keep their space clean and orderly at all times.
Refund Policy
1. All registration fees ($35) are non-refundable.
2. NO REFUNDS will be made for cancellation by the artist after the applications are juried in the first week of
February.
3. No refund will be made for inclement weather or other acts of God over which the sponsors have no control, and the risk of loss from such an event shall be borne by the exhibitor. This is an outdoor show held on a paved surface.
4. No rain date.
2. NO REFUNDS will be made for cancellation by the artist after the applications are juried in the first week of
February.
3. No refund will be made for inclement weather or other acts of God over which the sponsors have no control, and the risk of loss from such an event shall be borne by the exhibitor. This is an outdoor show held on a paved surface.
4. No rain date.
Additional Fees
Double Booth Application Fee: $500
Booth Application Fee: $250
Terms to Apply
Jury Fee: $35