Mount Dora Arts Festival 52nd Annual 2027

52nd ANNUAL MOUNT DORA ARTS FESTIVAL  FEB 6 & FEB 7, 2027

Held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, Florida, the Mount Dora Arts Festival consistently ranks in the top 50 BEST Arts Festivals in the United States for artist sales. The event draws more than 150,000 art enthusiasts and collectors from all over the country for the two day event. Located in the heart of central Florida, Mount Dora is just 30 miles north of Orlando. Tour busses bring hundreds of guests from both coasts each day. Extensive marketing includes billboards, radio, print, social media, and TV. Cash awards equal $20,000 for artists in 2D and 3D. 
 

RULES:
All work must be original and created by the applying artist. Artists must be present for the duration of the show. If a booth is found to contain work not created by the artist of record, the exhibitor will be required to leave without refund.

Giclées and reproductions must be clearly labeled “REPRODUCTION” on the front of each piece (no substitute wording permitted). Reproductions may not exceed 30% of the display and must be signed, limited editions of no more than 250. Reproduction bins must be placed at the back of the booth. (Does not apply to photography.) Embellished prints are not considered original work.

Buy-sell work, kit work, manufactured items, pre-molded forms, or commercial displays are prohibited. MDCA has sole authority to determine eligibility. Unacceptable work must be removed immediately.

Only one exhibitor per booth. Booth sharing is not permitted except for true artistic collaborations (maximum two artists, both listed on the application, both present, and only jointly created work displayed).

Submitted images and booth shots must accurately represent the work to be exhibited. Significant deviation may result in removal from the show without refund and ineligibility for future festivals.

All tents must be white and properly weighted to withstand 40 mph winds. No staking. All materials must remain within assigned booth space.

Booth setup must be complete by 9:00 A.M. both days. Artists must remain open until 4:00 P.M. Sunday. Early breakdown may result in denial of future participation.

Some booth spaces are on inclines and may not be level.

Approximately 285 juried artists and 20 emerging/non-juried artists will participate.

Refund deadline is December 27. Booth fees will be refunded minus a $50 administrative fee.

Artists are responsible for insurance and applicable taxes. Acceptance to prior festivals does not guarantee future acceptance.

For questions, contact Janet Gamache at (352) 217-8390.