The Fall Fine Arts Festival 2026

 

This is a 2-day Fine Arts Festival at the IRC Intergenerational Center Wiggins Field in Vero Beach.

10' x 10' artist exhibiting space.

Restroom facilities and food trucks are available onsite.

 

This event will be heavily promoted with TV, large newspaper ads, posters, radio, signs and social outlets. Information booth and roving host volunteers available to assist exhibitors during show hours. See show rules and application requirements for details.

 

 

Open to VBAC Members and Non-Members.

1. Application fee: $35.00

2. Booth fee $250.00– payment due within 14 days of receiving invite.

3. Application opens March 6, 2026.

4. Application deadline is August 31, 2026.

5. Notification by September 15, 2026.

6. Payment due by September 30, 2026.

7. Show set up for artists Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 noon to 5 PM and Saturday, November 14, 2026 6 AM to 9 AM.

8. Show opens Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10 AM, all booths need to be set up by 9:30 AM.

9. Show closes Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 4 PM.

 

Jurying: A panel of jurors will review the applicant's artwork examples excluding the artist names. Selections will be based solely on the artwork and tent set-up photos submitted. Jury result notices will be emailed by 9-15-26 and booth fees will be due within 14 days.

 

Awards:

Ribbons will be awarded for Best In Show, Merit Award and Honorable Mention.

Application Requirements:

1) One category per application. The booth space is 10' x 10' with a minimum of 2' in between spaces. Maximum height of 10' and white tents only. Each artist is responsible for supplying and setting up their own tent.

2) 4 digital images are required with an online application. 3 images showing examples of artwork and 1 image of booth display for each application. Booth photo may not contain the artist or the artist's name. Photos of submitted art work may be used for promotional purposes.

3) A non-refundable application fee of $35.00 ($60 late fee) is required at time of application, payable online with a credit card for each category applied to.

4) Booth fees are payable upon notification of acceptance by credit card and are due no later than 9-30-26.

5) No refunds for cancellation or inclement weather.

6) You may exhibit a maximum of two categories in one booth if both categories are accepted in the show. Each category requires a separate application.

 

Categories for Applying to VBAC Fall Fine Arts Festival:

Acrylic & Oil

Ceramics

Fiber

Glass

Graphics: Pastels, Drawing, Collage, Printmaking

Jewelry

Metal, Sculpture, Wood

Mixed Media

Photography: Black & White

Photography: Color

Photography: Digitally Manipulated

Watercolor

General Rules:

1. Electricity is not available.

2. No music in your booth or other noise-making during show hours.

3. Do not display show awards from previous shows.

4. No smoking, candles or other open flames are allowed.

5. No pets are allowed.

6. You are responsible for the safety and security of your booth. The Vero Beach Art Club is not liable for losses. We have professional security during non show hours.

7. Restroom facilites are available during show hours.

8. Trash should be thrown in proper receptacles daily.

 

Display Rules:

1. All artwork must be the original creation of the artist, be for sale and clearly marked with a price.

2. Artists must work their own booth. No one may work the booth for the artist, but you may have an assistant.

3. Closing down before the show ends on any day is cause for future disqualification for future VBAC Fine Arts Shows.

Open to VBAC Members and Non-Members.

1. Application fee: $35.00

2. Booth fee – $250.00 -  payment due within 14 days of receiving invite.

No refunds for cancellation or inclement weather.
No refunds after 7-3-26.