Windermere Art Show 2027

Windermere, Florida

Application Fee: $50

Contact Information

Tranquiliti Healing Arts and Wellness

Contact Email: AnneScharer18@gmail.com

Contact Phone: 407-448-0244

Requirement Overview

Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
Submission Limit: 1

Media Requirements

Images | Min: 3, Max: 3
Total | Max: 3

Opportunity Summary

This is the 12th annual Windermere Art Show in Downtown Windermere, Florida. This elite boutique event will showcase 85+ artists from around the country surrounded by music, food and performing arts in a festive atmosphere around the Town Square. Don't miss this amazing event, which promises to be the best ever!
This is a judged art show and prizes are awarded Best in Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd places.

General Information

The Windermere Art Show 2027 will take place on Saturday, February 27th from 12 PM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, Feb 28th from 10 AM to 5:00 PM.
This is a judged event, and the judging will begin at 2pm Saturday. Awards given directly after judging ends.
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Best of Show will be awarded when the judging is completed on Saturday.
Please make sure your art has tags with pricing and the name of the piece as it makes it easier for the public and the judges.
Please make sure your booth sheet is on the right side of your tent. This will be provided to you after you have set up.
EXHIBITOR STANDARDS:
All work must be of original design and produced by the exhibiting artist. Giclee art is allowed from the same artist art work. Kits, imports, and mass-produced items will not be allowed. This rule is strictly enforced. The work exhibited and the booth must match the quality and style of work as represented in the submitted digital images.

Application Requirements

The contract for participation shall not become binding between the Artist/Exhibitor and the Windermere Art Show (WFAS) until the contract has been signed by the event organizers and confirmation has been sent to Artist/Exhibitor via zapplication email.
GPS for set up 530 Main Street Windermere Fl 34786. The art show opens to the public on Saturday 12PM – 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Artists/Exhibitors shall be responsible for the setup, breakdown, and cleanup of their own exhibit/booth area. Set up will be Saturday starting at 7:00 Am and must be completed by 12pm. Breakdown must start AFTER 5 PM Sunday – no breakdown permitted before 5:00 PM.
A booth space consists of a designated 10’x10’ area. Artist/Exhibitor must provide their own tent, tables and/or chairs, and any other items needed to complete their exhibit. Be advised that this event will take place outdoors.
If booth/exhibit requires the use of electricity, it must be requested at time of Application.
Booth/exhibit must be attended at all times throughout the event. Please contact a volunteer to cover your booth.
Booth/exhibit must have signs clearly identifying the name of the Artist/business.
Artists/Exhibitors booth space shall not be shared or sublet.
All Artists/Exhibitors may park their vehicles at 436 Oakdale Street and 5^th Avenue, Windermere, FL 34786, behind Windermere Baptist Church. NO PARKING ON MAIN STREET OR 5^TH or 6th AVENUE THE DAYS OF THE EVENT OR IN THE RESTAURANT PARKING LOT.
Alcohol samples and selling are strictly prohibited.
This is a pet-friendly, canine event. Your dog must be on a leash and have current rabies identification.
Artists/exhibitors are free to attend activities or presentations, provided their exhibit remains staffed in their absence.
Should any contingency interrupt or prevent the holding of the event, the organizer, and the Town of Windermere shall in no way be liable to the Artists/Exhibitors. Application, booth and rental fees cannot be refunded for any reason, as they are distributed prior to the event for liability insurance, facility rental/operating costs, supplies, and marketing promotion.
This is a rain or shine outdoor event. In the event of inclement weather, the event will go on unless the area is under a weather warning. Please check our website or social networks, listed below, to get the latest news. No rain date is scheduled.
Artist spaces not occupied by 7 PM Friday for set-up will be considered a no-show, and the space will be deemed forfeited. This forfeited space may be resold, reassigned, or used without obligations for any refund whatsoever. Please contact the organizer if you need other set-up time. Everyone MUST be ready to open to the public fully set-up at 10AM Saturday.
The Artist/Exhibitor shall not (a) commit any nuisance; (b) cause any smoke or odor to emanate from its space; (c) do anything which would interfere with the effectiveness of any utility of the event; (d) not cause excessive electricity use from their booth space, nor interfere with the availability of electricity for other exhibitors, nor attempt to utilize several outlets without prior approval; (e) nor do or permit to be done any act which might invalidate any insurance policy carried by organizer or the Town of Windermere.
Artists/Exhibitors agree to make no claim for any reason against the organizer or the Town of Windermere, for lost, theft, damage or destruction of goods, nor any injury to themselves, their employees or volunteers, or visitors incurred at the event. Artists/Exhibitors agree to indemnify the organizers, and the Town of Windermere, against litigation and hold them harmless for any liability arising out of the exhibitor’s participation in the event. Artists/Exhibitors agree to accept full responsibility for any such loss, theft, damage, destruction of goods or injury caused or experienced. Furthermore, Artists/Exhibitors shall indemnify and hold the Town of Windermere, its employees, agents, officials and contractors, harmless from, and against any and all claims, including, without limitation to, attorney’s fees (whether incurred before, during, or after trial, or upon appellate level) arising from the exhibitor participation in this event. Artists/Exhibitors agree to secure all their belongings for the entire duration of this event.
Town Hall, oak trees and surrounding town fixtures are protected. Artists/Exhibitors are not allowed to use, attach and/or hang from any structure without prior written approval from the organizer & the Town of Windermere.
Failure of the Artist/Exhibitor to comply in any respect with the terms, conditions, rules or regulations of this contract shall result in the termination of the rights of the Artist.
The organizer reserves the right to restrict exhibits to a maximum noise level and to suitable methods of operation and display.
In accordance to its goals, vision and mission, and due to the limited space availability, WFAS reserves the right to decline any Application at its own discretion.
Please read this thoroughly before signing & emailing the organizer.

Jury Details

Average number of applications submitted each year

200

Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event

100

Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event

Booth Information

$50 Artist Application Fee* – Must accompany this Application. This $50 fee will be applied towards the booth space should Application be approved by the WFAS committee. This fee is non-refundable. Confirmation will be emailed via Zapplication.
$300 total per 10’ x 10’ Booth Space* – Maximum of 4 spaces. This is for the booth space only – Artist/Exhibitor must supply their tent, tables, linens, chairs and other items necessary for a successful exhibit. The booth fee is non-refundable.
$25 fee for electricity at the Booth (please bring extension cord).* Town Square offers 110v electrical outlets only in specific locations.
The contract for participation shall not become binding between the Artist/Exhibitor and the Windermere Art Show (WFAS) until the contract has been signed by the event organizers and confirmation has been sent to Artist/Exhibitor via zapplication email.
GPS for set up 530 Main Street Windermere Fl 34786 opens to the public on Saturday 12PM – 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Artists/Exhibitors shall be responsible for the setup, breakdown, and cleanup of their own exhibit/booth area. Set up will be Saturday starting at 7Am and must be completed by 12PM. There will be off duty security at night. Breakdown must start AFTER 5 PM Sunday – no breakdown permitted before 5:00 PM.
A booth space consists of a designated 10’x10’ area. Artist/Exhibitor must provide their own tent, tables and/or chairs, and any other items needed to complete their exhibit. Be advised that this event will take place outdoors.
If booth/exhibit requires the use of electricity, it must be requested at time of Application.
Booth/exhibit must be attended at all times throughout the event. Please contact a volunteer to cover your booth.
Booth/exhibit must have signs clearly identifying the name of the Artist/business.
Artists/Exhibitors booth space shall not be shared or sublet.
All Artists/Exhibitors may park their vehicles at 436 Oakdale Street and 5^th Avenue, Windermere, FL 34786, behind Windermere Baptist Church. NO PARKING ON MAIN STREET OR 5^TH or 6th AVENUE THE DAYS OF THE EVENT OR IN THE RESTAURANT PARKING LOT.
Alcohol samples and selling are strictly prohibited.
This is a pet-friendly, canine event. Your dog must be on a leash and have current rabies identification.
Artists/exhibitors are free to attend activities or presentations, provided their exhibit remains staffed in their absence.
Should any contingency interrupt or prevent the holding of the event, the organizer, and the Town of Windermere shall in no way be liable to the Artists/Exhibitors. Application, booth and rental fees cannot be refunded for any reason, as they are distributed prior to the event for liability insurance, facility rental/operating costs, supplies, and marketing promotion.
This is a rain or shine outdoor event. In the event of inclement weather, the event will go on unless the area is under a weather warning. Please check our website or social networks, listed below, to get the latest news. No rain date is scheduled.
Artist spaces not occupied by 7 PM Friday for set-up will be considered a no-show, and the space will be deemed forfeited. This forfeited space may be resold, reassigned, or used without obligations for any refund whatsoever. Please contact the organizer if you need other set-up time. Everyone MUST be ready to open to the public fully set-up at 12PM Saturday.
The Artist/Exhibitor shall not (a) commit any nuisance; (b) cause any smoke or odor to emanate from its space; (c) do anything which would interfere with the effectiveness of any utility of the event; (d) not cause excessive electricity use from their booth space, nor interfere with the availability of electricity for other exhibitors, nor attempt to utilize several outlets without prior approval; (e) nor do or permit to be done any act which might invalidate any insurance policy carried by organizer or the Town of Windermere.
Artists/Exhibitors agree to make no claim for any reason against the organizer or the Town of Windermere, for lost, theft, damage or destruction of goods, nor any injury to themselves, their employees or volunteers, or visitors incurred at the event. Artists/Exhibitors agree to indemnify the organizers, and the Town of Windermere, against litigation and hold them harmless for any liability arising out of the exhibitor’s participation in the event. Artists/Exhibitors agree to accept full responsibility for any such loss, theft, damage, destruction of goods or injury caused or experienced. Furthermore, Artists/Exhibitors shall indemnify and hold the Town of Windermere, its employees, agents, officials and contractors, harmless from, and against any and all claims, including, without limitation to, attorney’s fees (whether incurred before, during, or after trial, or upon appellate level) arising from the exhibitor participation in this event. Artists/Exhibitors agree to secure all their belongings for the entire duration of this event.
Town Hall, oak trees and surrounding town fixtures are protected. Artists/Exhibitors are not allowed to use, attach and/or hang from any structure without prior written approval from the organizer & the Town of Windermere.
Failure of the Artist/Exhibitor to comply in any respect with the terms, conditions, rules or regulations of this contract shall result in the termination of the rights of the Artist.
The organizer reserves the right to restrict exhibits to a maximum noise level and to suitable methods of operation and display.
In accordance to its goals, vision and mission, and due to the limited space availability, WFAS reserves the right to decline any Application at its own discretion.
Please read this thoroughly before signing & completing this application.
Questions? text Anne at 407-448-0244 or email 2 days prior AnneWindermereArts@gmail.com

Refund Policy

There are no refunds as the booth fees are allocated to advertising and administrative expenses.
This is a rain or shine event.

Additional Fees

Booth (2 days 125/day): $250

Electric: $25