Fairs/Festivals
Gulfport Fine Arts Festival 2027
Gulfport, Florida
Application Fee: $35
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply. Emerging Artist Program or Grants exist.
- Submission Limit: 1
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 5, Max: 5
- Total | Max: 5
Opportunity Summary
This juried boutique festival welcomes artists in all mediums — including painting, sculpture, fiber, glass, mixed media, photography, wood, jewelry, and more. Held under the oaks of historic Clymer Park, the event attracts thousands of art enthusiasts each year, drawn to the festival’s intimate setting, high-quality work, and passionate buyer base.
Selected artists will enjoy:
Selected artists will enjoy:
- A supportive, arts-savvy audience of collectors and shoppers
- Eligibility for cash prizes
- A scenic location just steps from Gulfport’s walkable downtown filled with galleries, shops, and restaurants
- Promotional exposure via VisitGulfportFlorida.com and official festival marketing
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General Information
Cash awards for Best in Show 2D, Best in Show 3D, & Emerging Artist.
Live music, delectable food, shaded dining, and free parking.
Handicap Accessible
Live music, delectable food, shaded dining, and free parking.
Handicap Accessible
Application Requirements
Artwork must be original in design, and an artist may display and sell only in the medium category in which the work has been accepted. Work displayed and sold at Gulfport Fine Art Festival must be consistent with work represented by jury images. Artists are prohibited from selling non-original promotional items (i.e., posters, postcards, note cards, calendars, tee shirts, etc.) during the festival.
Commercial agents, dealers, manufacturers, or buy-sell vendors are not eligible to enter, nor can they be proxies for artists.
Artwork produced with kits, castings from commercial molds, patterns, plans, or other commercial means is prohibited.
Original art must occupy at least 50% of the artist’s wall space. All artwork on walls must be
framed or otherwise professionally hung. Browse bins may occupy only minimal space and must be aesthetically pleasing and not obstruct patron flow. All artwork displayed must be for sale.
Limited edition, signed, and numbered artwork reproductions are allowed (including copies printed on paper, canvas, metal, etc.). The artist must define “limited edition” in their application and disclosure of their reproduction process to buyers. All reproductions must be marked as such.
Commercial agents, dealers, manufacturers, or buy-sell vendors are not eligible to enter, nor can they be proxies for artists.
Artwork produced with kits, castings from commercial molds, patterns, plans, or other commercial means is prohibited.
Original art must occupy at least 50% of the artist’s wall space. All artwork on walls must be
framed or otherwise professionally hung. Browse bins may occupy only minimal space and must be aesthetically pleasing and not obstruct patron flow. All artwork displayed must be for sale.
Limited edition, signed, and numbered artwork reproductions are allowed (including copies printed on paper, canvas, metal, etc.). The artist must define “limited edition” in their application and disclosure of their reproduction process to buyers. All reproductions must be marked as such.
Reproduction Policy:
To foster an appreciation and value of the arts in all people, including those who cannot afford original work, offering attendees the opportunity to buy reproductions acceptable within guidelines as follows:
Additional Terms: https://www.sikpromotions.com/terms To foster an appreciation and value of the arts in all people, including those who cannot afford original work, offering attendees the opportunity to buy reproductions acceptable within guidelines as follows:
- All reproductions must be clearly and individually labeled as such. The labels must say
- “reproduction”. This includes any framed, printed on canvas, metal, etc.
- They must be signed and numbered editions.
- No hand-colored or enhanced reproductions will be considered “original” works and regarded as reproductions.
- These are considered an ancillary part of the artists’ display.
- Violators of this policy will be asked to remove their unlabeled reproductions.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
80
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
50
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
5
Booth Information
10 x 10 Booth for $325
Notification of booth space and information for your assigned location will be provided 4-6 days prior to the event.
Booth Setup on 2/12/26
Notification of booth space and information for your assigned location will be provided 4-6 days prior to the event.
Booth Setup on 2/12/26
Refund Policy
Application fee is non-refundable.
Booth fee is non-refundable.
Booth fee is non-refundable.
Additional Fees
Booth Fee: $325
Additional Booth: $325
Terms to Apply
Application Fee: $35