ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival 2027

The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce invites artists to participate in the 42nd annual ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, presented by Tampa General Hospital. This two-day outdoor event, taking place the first weekend of February on the 6th and 7th (Saturday and Sunday), promises to captivate tens of thousands of art enthusiasts and collectors alike.

ArtiGras stands out with its curated exhibition of gallery-quality artwork, drawing patrons from Palm Beach County, the Treasure Coast, and across the nation, the festival also garners attention from interior designers seeking unique additions for their clientele.

Set against the backdrop of Palm Beach Gardens, ArtiGras boasts a prime location near local dining and shopping destinations. Recognized as a premier fine art festival, ArtiGras showcases over 250 juried artists, complemented by live demonstrations, a Youth Art Competition, an engaging ArtiKids activity area, and live entertainment.

Moreover, ArtiGras is committed to giving back to the community, benefiting local charities and harnessing the support of over 1000 dedicated volunteers.

In 2026, our marketing and public relations endeavors yielded exceptional results, amassing a total earned media value exceeding $580K. This encompassed a diverse range of media coverage, including over 150 video clips, 125 minutes of television exposure, and an impressive reach of over 150 million impressions.

Join us in celebrating creativity, culture, and community at ArtiGras 2027!

The Fine Art Juried Showcase will feature over 250 fine artists. ArtiGras will accept applications from artists in the following 12 fine art categories: Ceramics, Fiber (wearable and nonwearable), Drawing and Printmaking, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Digital Art, and Wood. A jury of highly regarded art professionals will select the artists who will participate in the show. Artists are chosen for their unique styles and artistic excellence.  We also have an Emerging Artist program for 1st time "festival artists" who have never exhibited at an art show.

ARTISTS' AWARDS 
Best of Show: $3,000
First Place (one in each category): $1000
Total: $15,000.00

During ArtiGras, three judges will select 25 artists in the Fine Art Showcase and give out $15,000 worth of prizes and recognition awards. Judging will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6. Cash awards and certificates will be presented on Sunday morning, February 7.

ARTISTS DEADLINES
Wednesday, September 26, 2026      
Deadline for Artists Applications.

October 3-4, 2026
Jury convenes to select artists.

October
Acceptance notifications will be e-mailed by the end of the month through Zapp. Booth fees will be accepted with an electronically signed exhibitor’s agreement via Zapplication.

Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Acceptance, Booth Fee Payment and Booth Insurance Deadline.

Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Last day to cancel and receive a refund of 80% of the booth fee. After this date, no refunds will be processed.

Show weekend dates and times: 
Thursday, February 4    (early load-in when paid in advance)
Friday,      February 5    (general load in) 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday,  February 6    10 am - 5 pm
Sunday,  February 7      10 am - 5 pm


Certificate of Insurance
All participating artists will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance to have a booth onsite at ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival. ArtiGras has partnered with ACT Insurance to create policies for artists. Visit https://app.actinsurance.com/policy/buy/ai/MTQ5MzQ= to purchase insurance for the event if you cannot get one through your insurance company.  Please send certificates from your insurance company to Brian@pbnchamber.com; otherwise, Act Insurance will send Brian a copy of your insurance if you purchase through the link.


APPLICATION PROCESS
Each exhibiting artist must complete an online application with only one artist per entry unless you are entering as a team in collaboration.

• An Artist is an individual who takes a piece from idea to fruition by working by themselves.
• A Collaborator is a person who adds creative techniques to the same piece of work as the primary artist.
• An Assistant is a person who assists with set up, breakdown, sales, and marketing and prepares materials for the artist but does not do any of the creative work.

Collaborative Work 
Artists must submit separate applications unless applying as a team. If artists are accepted as a team, they may only exhibit collaborative work.  BOTH the artist and the collaborating partner, as listed on the Zapplication profile, must attend ArtiGras on both days.  

Multiple Applications
Artists wishing to exhibit work produced in multiple media categories must apply with separate online user IDs, a set of digital images, and a jury fee for each category. Only one application may be submitted per body of work represented. Multiple applications must represent either work in different media categories or separate work bodies within one category. No advantage is gained by submitting multiple applications for the same body of work in various categories.

Award Winners
If you received an award in 2026 and are applying under the same award category, please get in touch with artists@artigras.org for a coupon code to waive the application fee.  Award winners are exempt from the jury process, and a booth space will be reserved for you.

Invitations
ArtiGras has the right to invite up to 10 fine artists to participate in the show. 

Accepted Artists
Artists who are accepted into the show will find all event materials, maps, and related information on our website at www.artigras.org beginning mid-January.

Sales

Artists retain all revenue from the sale of their original artwork, with no commission due to the Arts Festival.

To provide additional sales opportunities, the Festival may operate an official Marketplace featuring artist merchandise and reproduced items. Eligible Marketplace items may include, but are not limited to, greeting cards, postcards, books, calendars, apparel, t-shirts, stickers, magnets, ornaments, or other artist-branded merchandise approved by Festival management. The Festival reserves the right to select and approve items offered within the Marketplace to ensure quality, variety, and consistency with the overall Festival experience. Artists participating in the Marketplace will receive proceeds from all Marketplace sales, less a 10% commission retained by the Festival to cover processing and operational expenses. Merchandise sales are only permitted through the official Marketplace and may not be sold directly from artist booths.

Publicity
ArtiGras maintains the rights to use submitted images for publicity and affirmation purposes before, during, and after the event.


JURY info at a glance (see jury details above)

Artists must submit three (3) digital images of their artwork and one (1) digital image of their outdoor festival display or booth (four images total) for each category entered.  Digital images must be current and show artwork completed within the past 2 years.  

The jury consists of a panel of four experienced art professionals who will score on a 1-7 scale.  There are over 250 spaces available for the Fine Art Juried Showcase.  The jury will select 250 artists for a balanced show.

The top 250 receive invitations; the balance of artists in the final round are retained to comprise a waiting list of alternates. Decisions of the jury panel are final.  The 25 award winners from the prior year are automatically juried into the show along with up to 10 invited artists. There will be up to 8 emerging artists accepted as well.

There are no established quotas for individual media categories. A waitlist of up to 8 artists from each media category will also be selected. An artist must achieve a minimum score to be considered for the show and waitlist.

Images
FOUR images are to be submitted for each application entered by the artist. Three images must be of individual pieces of work. The fourth image must be an outdoor display of the artist's work, showing overall continuity and presentation of your current body of work. The fourth booth image is mandatory.  The purpose of the booth image is to ensure the artist has a complete body of work which is represented both in the first three images and within the fourth image. It also helps identify the scale of the artist's work. Note: this is a blind jury process, please avoid submitting booth images with any identifiable sign or photo of the artist themselves.

*Only Emerging Artist Applicants may apply with a 4th image of their work instead of a booth shot.*

Image size must be in 1920 pixel horizontal x 1920 pixel vertical format.  Images must accurately represent the body of the artist's work to be exhibited at the Arts Festival.  Image quality is very important. Do not include your name or company name on any image.

EMERGING ARTIST PROGRAM
Designed specifically for artists who have no experience exhibiting and selling their artwork at any venue including galleries and other shows.  The application procedure is the same as the professional artist, however, upon acceptance, emerging artists will pay a reduced booth fee.  Artists will be provided a 10'x10' tent with display walls and receive mentoring through the Arts Festival. Emerging artists are responsible for their tables, chairs, and additional display materials. Artists may only apply to the Emerging Artist Program or for the general show, but they may not apply to both. Artists who are just beginning their careers in the art world are encouraged to apply.  ArtiGras reserves the right to pre-screen and research emerging artists to make sure they are a fit for this category and that they do not have extensive experience exhibiting and selling their work.

Emerging artists must be permanent Florida residents and live between St. Lucie and Broward Counties.

Emerging Artist Applicants will proceed in the same manner as professional artists and submit their artwork through Zapplication.org. Emerging artists are asked to apply with a 4th image of their work instead of an image of their booth.  When uploading your images, you will upload the 4th image of your work by selecting 'YES' this is your booth shot, even though it is not. 

Accepted Emerging Artists are expected to attend the first two workshops and the debrief.  The show walk-through will be a smaller art festival in the area TBD (late November, December, or January.)  A presentation will be held on December 19th from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM and a post event recap will take place.  This year, our emerging arts will once again be featured at the ArtiGras Kick off party.

 

ARTISTS SERVICES
We want your time with us to be not only profitable but also enjoyable. Artists will receive via e-mail a list of select hotel, tent, and equipment rental information.  

During the festival, the following amenities are offered to all artists:

• Artists’ Oasis: provides free water, coffee, and snacks daily (Saturday and Sunday) 
• A continental breakfast 
• Booth sitters
• Golf cart assistance to and from the customer art pick-up area
• 24 hour security

1. All artwork must be the original work of the displaying artist. No proxy exhibitors, commercial dealers or agents are permitted.

2. An artist may not exhibit at any other festival on the same dates as ArtiGras.

3. The work of only one exhibitor may be displayed in each assigned space, with the exception of artist teams or collaborators.

4. Artist teams and/or collaborators that produce a single product may qualify as a single exhibitor; however, such a team may not consist of more than two people. If you enter as an artist team or collaboration, it must be clearly noted on the online application. Both artists must be present throughout the entire two days of the show. No work by apprentices or employees will be accepted.

5. Buy/sell vendors are strictly prohibited.

6. Artists may exhibit artwork only in the category in which they are accepted. See the application process regarding multiple applications.  

7. Artwork will not be permitted if it is created from molds, kits or other commercial methods.

8. Artwork produced in studios involved in volume production will not be permitted, nor will work that is mass-produced in combination with items created from original handcrafted pieces. We reserve the right to remove any questionable, non-approved artwork from the show.

9. Art made from ready-made items like clothing, commercially dyed material or furniture with painted, dyed or batiked embellishments will not be accepted.

10. No work on display may be copies of masters, advertisements, or widely circulated photographs.

11. All artwork shown in the booth must be comparable to artwork shown in application images. Compliance will be verified during the event. Ineligible work will be removed from the festival. Booth images will be used to verify the booth display presentation. Booth areas must look professional at all times.

AT THE EVENT
1. The artist and collaborating partner must be on site on both days of the festival.  ArtiGras reserves the right to close any booth where the artists or both members of the team are not present.  

2. All artwork displayed must be for sale.

3. All two-dimensional work must be matted or framed.

4. All artists and collaborating artists are required to check-in before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2027. A photo ID is required. Assistants and employees may set up but not check in for the artist.

5. No animals are allowed in or around the artists’ booths.

6. Displaying ribbons and awards from other shows is not allowed.

7. Artists must maintain the booth for the entire event. If items sell out, the artists can maintain the booth with one or more of the following: displaying portfolio pictures and/or showroom samples or retaining sold artwork for delivery after the event.

8. Any artists closing their booth prior to the end of the show will not be permitted to return the next day or in subsequent years.

9. Each exhibitor must collect and pay the State of Florida 7% sales tax. No commission on sales will be paid to ArtiGras. Tax forms will be available to each exhibitor in the on-site packet distributed during check-in. For further tax information, call 1-800-352-3671 to request Form DR-1, or call the West Palm Beach office at 561-640-2800.

10.  Signage of an overtly commercial nature offering discounts or listing the availability of numerous sizes, print surfaces, and/or framing options is prohibited.  

11. Exhibitors must display the official booth sign provided by ArtiGras in FRONT of your booth.  NO EXCEPTIONS.
 
12. No books, posters, mousepads, t-shirts, calendars, cards/postcards, magnets, or other personal merchandise that is a mass reproduction of an original piece of artwork will be permitted in exhibitor booths. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

Reproduction Policy & Artist Statement
MEDIA CATEGORIES

Ceramics
Original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed, the artist must sign each piece. No machine-made or mass-produced work is permitted.

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Digital Art
This category includes any original work for which the original image, or the manipulation of other source material, was executed by the artist using a computer. Work in this category must be in limited editions, signed and numbered on archival quality materials. Digital photographs not manipulated heavily should be entered in the Photography category.
 

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Drawing and Printmaking
Original compositions drawn by the artist using dry media including chalk, charcoal, pastel, pencil, wax crayon, etc., or from a fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen or brush. Any combination of these materials is also acceptable. Mark-making is the emphasis of this category; if the majority of the surface is painted, the artist should consider submitting in the Painting category.  

Printed works for which the artist’s hand-manipulated the plates, stones or screens and which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition may be entered in this category. Printmakers are required to disclose both their creative and printmaking processes. 
 

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Fiber - Wearable and Nonwearable Categories
All work crafted from fibers including basketry, embroidery, weaving, leatherwork, tapestry and papermaking. No machine tooling, machine-screened patterns or other forms of mass production are permitted. No factory produced wearable items, regardless of additional modification or enhancement by the artist, maybe exhibited.
 

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Glass 
Glassworks that are functional or decorative by design and are kiln-formed or have been crafted by glass blowing, molding or casting. Works may be etched or engraved. No forms of mass production are permitted, regardless of additional modifications or enhancements by the artist.  
 

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Jewelry
All jewelry, whether produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic or other materials must be designed and made by the artist.   No commercial casts, molds or production studio work is allowed. Apply in this category if your jewelry is wire wrapped of fused glass components you have made, clay components you have made, glass beads you have made, etc.  Jewelry made primarily of pre-purchased beads is not acceptable.
 

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Mixed Media 
Original works that are two-dimensional in nature and incorporate a variety of artistic media beyond those used in traditional painting and drawing processes. This can include collage, combines, photomontage, assemblages, etc.
 

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Painting
Works created in oils, watercolor, gouache, and/or acrylics. Any combination of painting and drawing mediums also acceptable in this category as long as the majority of the surface is painted. If the majority of the surface is drawn, the work should be entered in the Drawing and Printmaking category. 
 

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Photography
Photographic prints made from the artist’s original image (traditional and / or digital) that have been processed either by the artist or under his/her direct supervision. Photographers are encouraged to do their own printing. Photographers are required to disclose both their creative and printing processes. All images must be hand signed by the artist.  The photography category includes any mixed photographic processes and techniques as well (hand-colored, Polaroid transfers, emulsion transfers, black and white, etc.). Please do not enter such work in the Mixed Media category.  
 

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Sculpture 
Three-dimensional original work incorporating any materials that are carved, molded, twisted, forged, constructed, assembled and/or cast. Works can be freestanding, hang from a flat surface, or suspend. Ceramics and Glassworks should not be included in the category unless those materials are a part of a larger assembled/constructed sculpture that is multimedia in nature. 
 

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Wood 
Original works that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.  Painted and/or wood assemblages where the artist does not make the primary wood piece should be entered in the Sculpture or Mixed Media categories.

Jury Fee:
$50
Each application must be accompanied with payment. Applicants must pay online by credit card, Applications will not be processed until payment is received. 

Booth Fees
$675   10'd x11'w single 
$800   10'd x 17'w single with corner (The extra 5' must remain open for clear line of sight of the booth) Limited availability.
$1350      10' d x 22'w double space  
$1500       10'd x 22'w double with open 5' corner 

$400          Emerging Artist Category

$50           Electric available (limited availability)  
$50           Thursday, Early load in for RV's and oversized rigs with overnight parking- Available 2:30pm-6pm. 
                 Overnight parking is not permitted without prior payment.  General RV and travel trailer parking                         opens at 8am on Friday.  Gates open at 9am for registration and check in. 

An artist selected by the jury and accepts the invitation to exhibit, must complete the electronic contract on Zapplication and booth fee by Wednesday, December 2, 2026.  Failure to respond by the deadline may result in revocation of the invitation and immediate invitation of an alternate from the waiting list. Applicants are responsible for keeping the Arts Festival advised of current mailing address.
 

Applications will be date stamped upon receipt. Booth assignments, including corner requests and other special placement requests, will be made on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date completed booth requests and booth fees are received.

Each exhibitor will be provided a space measuring 10' deep by 11' wide. Exhibit spaces may be located on either grass or concrete surfaces.

Artists are responsible for providing their own white display tent, tables, racks, and display materials to create a professional outdoor gallery environment. Booths and displays must be constructed to safely withstand crowds, wind, and rain. Dining canopies are not permitted. Tie-downs, weights, and rain protection are the responsibility of the artist. Exhibitors will be held liable for any damages caused by their tents or displays. Booths located on paved surfaces may not anchor supports into the pavement.

Special booth requests, including corner booth preferences, may be submitted through the electronic exhibitor agreement. All booth fees and completed agreements must be submitted through ZAPPlication to ArtiGras no later than Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Failure to submit booth fees and required agreements by the deadline may result in forfeiture of booth placement without further notice, and the space may be offered to an artist on the reserve list.

Cancellations

Exhibitors who do not show and do not cancel will not be re-invited.

 

Application Fee
Application fees are non-refundable. No refunds will be issued after jurying has commenced.

Booth Fee Refunds 
Requests received prior to December 9, 2026 will be refunded 80 percent of the booth fee. After, no refunds will be made regardless of circumstance.  Refunds are made through an electronic transfer process.