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Sarasota Fine Art Show - October 31 & November 1, 2026 by Hot Works
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: 4, Max: 4
- Total | Max: 4
Opportunity Summary
JD Hamel Park, located in downtown Sarasota across from Marina Jack’s offers a prime setting, with strong visibility from US-41/Tamiami Trail. This high-traffic area attracts seasonal tourists and affluent residents, creating an ideal audience for a high-quality art show. The park’s picturesque, historic setting features an expansive lawn and a large parking area, making it both beautiful and highly functional for exhibitors and patrons.
Three shows:
October 31 & November 1, 2026
December 19 & 20, 2026
March 6 & 7, 2027
The venue is exceptionally show-friendly, offering Friday move-in, cold water, fruit, and ample convenient parking. For added convenience, Hot Works provides Light Dome tents ($275) and Light Dome Tents w/ProPanels ($475) for rent, includes set up and tear down.
Hot Works supports each event with a comprehensive, high-impact marketing campaign designed to attract serious art buyers. Promotion includes TV, radio, print, digital advertising, social media, postcards, banners, and more—all focused on bringing patrons who are ready to purchase art.
All media are accepted. Applicants must create their own original work.
Hot Works. Your Art. Our Passion.
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General Information
Sarasota Fine Art Show by Hot Works
October 31 & November 1, 2026
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm
At JD Hamel Park
199 Bayfront Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
100% Outdoors
10’ x 10’ = $475
10’ x 15’ = $715
10’ x 20’ = $950
Corner: Add $85
Ad in Event Program: Add $75
Electric: not available
Light Dome Tent $295
Light Dome Tent & Pro-Panels $495
The Community
Hot Works: Your Art. Our Passion.
Our passion is to inspire serious art shoppers to purchase your art. We emphasize the quality of work, not the quantity of artists. All work is original and personally handmade by the artist present at the show. We support the unique relationship between artist and patron by not permitting food in the booth areas or music to interfere with artist sales.
Hot Works’ principal partner, Patty Narozny has 35+ years of event and media experience. Her longevity in the event industry, combined with her expertise, credibility, durability, integrity, and stability makes Hot Works events profitable and gratifying.
Every effort is made to keep buy/sell out of the show. As this is an ongoing problem with our juried art shows, we encourage artists to inform us of any buy/sell/import that may end up in a Hot Works event; your name will be held in strict confidence.
Why do a Hot Works show?
The Media
With 35+ years of media & event experience, we know how to reach out to the community, and to reach the people with the means and cultural interest to purchase fine art. For all Hot Works events, advertising and promotion include broadcast television, print, radio, and digital marketing partnerships. In addition, there are signs and banners placed with high visibility from the main road and postcards distributed within the communities and previous patrons.
The Jury / Submitting Artwork
A jury of art professionals who are familiar with art shows is retained for the selection process. Jury selection is based on originality, technique/execution, and overall booth presentation. Artist applications are accepted electronically at www.zapplication.org. Please include three images of your most compelling work and one of your booth display as it will appear at the show. Your jury payment is due with the application.
After jurying has been completed, we will send you a notification of your acceptance, rejection, or waitlist status. Upon acceptance, your booth fee will be due 60 days before the show. Artists chosen as alternates will be put on a waiting list. The decision of the judges is final. We invite you to check in with us at any time, with any questions, for any reason.
Artist packages are emailed prior to the show; artists will be assigned a designated booth space, which is available on the website with a booth number to be viewed about one week prior to the show.
Institute for the Arts & Education, Inc. is the 501c3 non-profit arm of all Hot Works events. IA&E’s focus is visual arts, cultural diversity, community enrichment, and fostering art education among young artists and up-and-coming artists. As part of our commitment to bring art education into the community, a Youth Art Competition for grades K-8 or ages 5-13 is integrated within the art show. Students are encouraged to create their original and personally handmade art that is publicly displayed at the art show the entire weekend.
Contact Info
Patty Narozny
Executive Producer, Hot Works, LLC Fine Art & Craft Shows
Founder, Institute for the Arts & Education, Inc.
Your Art. Our Passion.
PO Box 1425
Sarasota, FL 34230
Phone: 941-755-3088
Email: patty@hotworks.org
Website: www.hotworks.org
Like us at www.facebook.com/hotworkartshows
Instagram @hotworksartshows
At Hot Works, Your Success is Our Success!
October 31 & November 1, 2026
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm
At JD Hamel Park
199 Bayfront Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
100% Outdoors
10’ x 10’ = $475
10’ x 15’ = $715
10’ x 20’ = $950
Corner: Add $85
Ad in Event Program: Add $75
Electric: not available
Light Dome Tent $295
Light Dome Tent & Pro-Panels $495
The Community
Join us at this excellent location for the Sarasota Fine Art Show by Hot Works at JD Hamel Park, held 100% outdoors at JD Hamel Park, located in downtown Sarasota directly across from Marina Jack’s. This prime waterfront setting offers exceptional visibility from US-41/Tamiami Trail and attracts a steady flow of affluent residents, boaters, and seasonal visitors.
Set along Sarasota Bay, the park provides a beautiful and inviting atmosphere where patrons can comfortably stroll, explore, and purchase art. Its central downtown location places the show within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and other attractions, enhancing both attendance and overall experience.
With plenty of nearby parking and easy access for artists and patrons alike, JD Hamel Park combines convenience, visibility, and a high-quality audience—making it an outstanding location for a successful fine art show.
Hot Works: Your Art. Our Passion.
Our passion is to inspire serious art shoppers to purchase your art. We emphasize the quality of work, not the quantity of artists. All work is original and personally handmade by the artist present at the show. We support the unique relationship between artist and patron by not permitting food in the booth areas or music to interfere with artist sales.
Hot Works’ principal partner, Patty Narozny has 35+ years of event and media experience. Her longevity in the event industry, combined with her expertise, credibility, durability, integrity, and stability makes Hot Works events profitable and gratifying.
Every effort is made to keep buy/sell out of the show. As this is an ongoing problem with our juried art shows, we encourage artists to inform us of any buy/sell/import that may end up in a Hot Works event; your name will be held in strict confidence.
Why do a Hot Works show?
- 35+ years of event production and media experience
- A promoter who cares about and supports the artists
- The focus is on visual arts which are juried by art professionals
- Hot Works Tents for Art Shows offers Light Dome tents and ProPanels available for rent in all of Hot Works shows!
- Every effort to eliminate buy/sell/import
- Friday move-in 8:30am-6pm; Saturday morning; please be ready by 9:15am or sooner
- Great event hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10-5 daily
- Enormous advertising campaign – TV, Radio, Print, Digital Marketing, Posters, Banners, Postcards, and more to reach a patron with money to spend on high-end art
- Professionally managed
- Friendly and experienced professional event crew
- Booth sitters available
- Friday and Saturday overnight loss prevention provided
- Plenty of convenient and close-by parking for all
- Overnight Parking available at nearby campsites
The Media
With 35+ years of media & event experience, we know how to reach out to the community, and to reach the people with the means and cultural interest to purchase fine art. For all Hot Works events, advertising and promotion include broadcast television, print, radio, and digital marketing partnerships. In addition, there are signs and banners placed with high visibility from the main road and postcards distributed within the communities and previous patrons.
The Jury / Submitting Artwork
A jury of art professionals who are familiar with art shows is retained for the selection process. Jury selection is based on originality, technique/execution, and overall booth presentation. Artist applications are accepted electronically at www.zapplication.org. Please include three images of your most compelling work and one of your booth display as it will appear at the show. Your jury payment is due with the application.
After jurying has been completed, we will send you a notification of your acceptance, rejection, or waitlist status. Upon acceptance, your booth fee will be due 60 days before the show. Artists chosen as alternates will be put on a waiting list. The decision of the judges is final. We invite you to check in with us at any time, with any questions, for any reason.
Artist packages are emailed prior to the show; artists will be assigned a designated booth space, which is available on the website with a booth number to be viewed about one week prior to the show.
Institute for the Arts & Education, Inc. is the 501c3 non-profit arm of all Hot Works events. IA&E’s focus is visual arts, cultural diversity, community enrichment, and fostering art education among young artists and up-and-coming artists. As part of our commitment to bring art education into the community, a Youth Art Competition for grades K-8 or ages 5-13 is integrated within the art show. Students are encouraged to create their original and personally handmade art that is publicly displayed at the art show the entire weekend. Contact Info
Patty Narozny
Executive Producer, Hot Works, LLC Fine Art & Craft Shows
Founder, Institute for the Arts & Education, Inc.
Your Art. Our Passion.
PO Box 1425
Sarasota, FL 34230
Phone: 941-755-3088
Email: patty@hotworks.org
Website: www.hotworks.org
Like us at www.facebook.com/hotworkartshows
Instagram @hotworksartshows
At Hot Works, Your Success is Our Success!
Application Requirements
Rules
• Art must be original and handcrafted by the artist who is present at the show. Individuals selling work that is not their own or otherwise misrepresenting their work or themselves are not welcome and are requested to refrain from applying. No manufactured items are to be displayed or sold. Artists found not to comply will be asked to remove the unacceptable items, and risk closure of their booth for the rest of the show with no refund. The person in the booth must be the person who made the work. If more than one person is employed in doing the work, you must state so on the application and describe the contribution each person makes in executing the work and/or the finished piece.
• Artists must be present during the entire opening hours of the show and must personally staff their booth. A government-issued picture ID must be available at check-in, upon request.
• Collaborative work is when two or more artists work together and should be submitted as a joint application. If accepted, collaborating artists may only exhibit work that is truly collaborative and in which all or both artists must contribute a substantial portion of the final artwork. Supportive and ancillary activities (such as matting and framing) are not considered part of a collaborative effort.
• Work must match the proportions depicted in submitted images.
• For fiber/bead artists: if the beading is sophisticated sewing and art, it will be considered for acceptance into Hot Works events; otherwise, Hot Works frowns against “beaders” that merely string their work, which refers to buying the beads and sewing it on a string. Hot Works will individually consider such applications, but our decision is final.
• Displays must remain within the assigned space. No infringement into public areas, and into the spaces of other artists. There can be no booth appendages in any direction, including upward. The only exception is an awning, and only if it does not interfere with an emergency vehicle that may have to drive down an aisle. You are liable for any damage caused because of your protruding piece either from the ground or from the top of your structure. The booth height at the show must be the same as the booth height in the booth slide submitted for application.
• No sharing booths unless all artists are represented in juried images.
• Electricity is not available. However, generators or invertors labeled for outdoor use are permitted, but they must be placed 20’ away from any tent structure, and only if they do not disturb anyone else, for whatever reason. Please let us know if you are bringing a generator at least two weeks prior to the show. Artists expecting to bring generators must, in their applications, disclose the equipment description and where you expect to place the generator. Hot Works retains the right to refuse such requests if it will be disruptive to others and/or generate complaints from others. Invertors/batteries that are quiet and do not smell are preferred.
• Prints and reproductions are accepted when clearly labeled and limited to 30% or less of the work displayed.
• Photography, digital, or giclée art prints must be limited editions of 250 or less, signed, and numbered, and printed on archival quality materials.
• We define “Photography” as the art or process of producing images by the formation of an image on a light-sensitive surface or by an acceptable digital printing process. If applying in the “Digital” category, digital art prints must be made from the artist’s original digital file.
• Each artist must provide enough work to exhibit and sell during the entire time of the art show. Artists who break down or leave early before closing time on any day of the event will not be permitted to return the following day or to future Hot Works shows unless proof of an emergency is provided.
• Please advise if you would like posters or postcards mailed for the show; we are happy to provide you with as many postcards as you need.
•Lists are encouraged for all shows. If you do not have a mailing list, email list, or social media list, it is recommended that you start one in each city you do an event. Even now more than ever, this is important to build your customer database.
• Use social media to the best of your advantage! Like us at www.facebook.com/hotworksartshows Instagram @hotworksartshows
• Booth assignments are at the sole discretion of the event and are not interchangeable. Hot Works will accept and, do its best to honor, special location requests, but cannot make any guarantees. Corner spaces are available for purchase and are assigned solely on the availability and discretion of the event. Booth assignments and a map of the event will be available on the website a minimum of one week prior to the show date.
• For logistic purposes, artists with large trailers/trucks that need to be driven onto the event site, must notify the size of the trailer 3 weeks before the show.
• Heavier duty tents such as Light Dome canopy or Show-Off canopy are used by most professional artists. The umbrella-type, expandable canopy by any manufacturer or distributor is not recommended, as they are the first to come down on a windy day. If you must use the umbrella-type expandable pop-up tent, as with all tents, a minimum of 50 pounds of weight on each corner is required. In addition, if there is rain, the weight of the water on top of a canopy tent can potentially collapse it. Bolstering the inside corners will make the canvas tighter and avoid ponding on top of the tent. Swim noodles or hula hoops (you can purchase these from the $1 store) placed in corners between the frame and canvas top can avoid ponding. At night, canopy tents must be lowered to withstand overnight harsh weather.
• When setting up your tent, the entire aisle must have the front of the tents lined up, with no protruding items in the front of your tent.
• Paintings or other art are not permitted to be displayed on the ground unless it is shown in your booth image submitted with your application and approved by the event.
• Artists can only hang the sign that is provided by the art show.
• Hot Works will inspect booths onsite to ensure rules and standards are adhered to.
• Artist agrees that any customer complaint must be acknowledged within 24 hours and fully resolved within three business days.
• Sales tax must be collected and remitted to the State of Florida. Combined Sarasota County sales tax is 7.0%; call the State of Florida at 800-352-3671 or obtain the sales tax form online at https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/taxesfees/pages/sales_tax.aspx
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• Art must be original and handcrafted by the artist who is present at the show. Individuals selling work that is not their own or otherwise misrepresenting their work or themselves are not welcome and are requested to refrain from applying. No manufactured items are to be displayed or sold. Artists found not to comply will be asked to remove the unacceptable items, and risk closure of their booth for the rest of the show with no refund. The person in the booth must be the person who made the work. If more than one person is employed in doing the work, you must state so on the application and describe the contribution each person makes in executing the work and/or the finished piece.
• Artists must be present during the entire opening hours of the show and must personally staff their booth. A government-issued picture ID must be available at check-in, upon request.
• Collaborative work is when two or more artists work together and should be submitted as a joint application. If accepted, collaborating artists may only exhibit work that is truly collaborative and in which all or both artists must contribute a substantial portion of the final artwork. Supportive and ancillary activities (such as matting and framing) are not considered part of a collaborative effort.
• Work must match the proportions depicted in submitted images.
• For fiber/bead artists: if the beading is sophisticated sewing and art, it will be considered for acceptance into Hot Works events; otherwise, Hot Works frowns against “beaders” that merely string their work, which refers to buying the beads and sewing it on a string. Hot Works will individually consider such applications, but our decision is final.
• Displays must remain within the assigned space. No infringement into public areas, and into the spaces of other artists. There can be no booth appendages in any direction, including upward. The only exception is an awning, and only if it does not interfere with an emergency vehicle that may have to drive down an aisle. You are liable for any damage caused because of your protruding piece either from the ground or from the top of your structure. The booth height at the show must be the same as the booth height in the booth slide submitted for application.
• No sharing booths unless all artists are represented in juried images.
• Electricity is not available. However, generators or invertors labeled for outdoor use are permitted, but they must be placed 20’ away from any tent structure, and only if they do not disturb anyone else, for whatever reason. Please let us know if you are bringing a generator at least two weeks prior to the show. Artists expecting to bring generators must, in their applications, disclose the equipment description and where you expect to place the generator. Hot Works retains the right to refuse such requests if it will be disruptive to others and/or generate complaints from others. Invertors/batteries that are quiet and do not smell are preferred.
• Prints and reproductions are accepted when clearly labeled and limited to 30% or less of the work displayed.
• Photography, digital, or giclée art prints must be limited editions of 250 or less, signed, and numbered, and printed on archival quality materials.
• We define “Photography” as the art or process of producing images by the formation of an image on a light-sensitive surface or by an acceptable digital printing process. If applying in the “Digital” category, digital art prints must be made from the artist’s original digital file.
• Each artist must provide enough work to exhibit and sell during the entire time of the art show. Artists who break down or leave early before closing time on any day of the event will not be permitted to return the following day or to future Hot Works shows unless proof of an emergency is provided.
• Please advise if you would like posters or postcards mailed for the show; we are happy to provide you with as many postcards as you need.
•Lists are encouraged for all shows. If you do not have a mailing list, email list, or social media list, it is recommended that you start one in each city you do an event. Even now more than ever, this is important to build your customer database.
• Use social media to the best of your advantage! Like us at www.facebook.com/hotworksartshows Instagram @hotworksartshows
• Booth assignments are at the sole discretion of the event and are not interchangeable. Hot Works will accept and, do its best to honor, special location requests, but cannot make any guarantees. Corner spaces are available for purchase and are assigned solely on the availability and discretion of the event. Booth assignments and a map of the event will be available on the website a minimum of one week prior to the show date.
• For logistic purposes, artists with large trailers/trucks that need to be driven onto the event site, must notify the size of the trailer 3 weeks before the show.
• Heavier duty tents such as Light Dome canopy or Show-Off canopy are used by most professional artists. The umbrella-type, expandable canopy by any manufacturer or distributor is not recommended, as they are the first to come down on a windy day. If you must use the umbrella-type expandable pop-up tent, as with all tents, a minimum of 50 pounds of weight on each corner is required. In addition, if there is rain, the weight of the water on top of a canopy tent can potentially collapse it. Bolstering the inside corners will make the canvas tighter and avoid ponding on top of the tent. Swim noodles or hula hoops (you can purchase these from the $1 store) placed in corners between the frame and canvas top can avoid ponding. At night, canopy tents must be lowered to withstand overnight harsh weather.
• When setting up your tent, the entire aisle must have the front of the tents lined up, with no protruding items in the front of your tent.
• Paintings or other art are not permitted to be displayed on the ground unless it is shown in your booth image submitted with your application and approved by the event.
• Artists can only hang the sign that is provided by the art show.
• Hot Works will inspect booths onsite to ensure rules and standards are adhered to.
• Artist agrees that any customer complaint must be acknowledged within 24 hours and fully resolved within three business days.
• Sales tax must be collected and remitted to the State of Florida. Combined Sarasota County sales tax is 7.0%; call the State of Florida at 800-352-3671 or obtain the sales tax form online at https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/taxesfees/pages/sales_tax.aspx
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Tent Rental Policy
Artists are welcome to set up and use their own tent that meets the event requirements.
Outside tent rental companies are not permitted to deliver, install, remove, or service tents at any Hot Works art show.
This policy is in place due to:
- Agreements with the host city and venue.
- Existing agreements with authorized vendors serving Hot Works events.
- Insurance and liability requirements.
- Event logistics and safety considerations.
Hot Works offers Light Dome tent rentals (with optional ProPanels) for artists who need a rental tent. Rental tents are professionally installed prior to artist arrival and removed following the event.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe, professional, and efficiently managed event.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
125
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
90
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
40
Booth Information
10’ x 10’ = $475
10’ x 15’ = $715
10’ x 20’ = $950
Corner: Add $85
Ad in Event Program: Add $75
Electric: not available
Light Dome Tent $275
Light Dome Tent & Pro-Panels $475
Electricity - Generators may be used outdoors only, however:
Event Hours Saturday and Sunday, from 10am-5pm daily
Move-in Friday, 8:30am-6pm – note the facility offers limited move-in hours;
Saturday 8a-9:30a
Move-out Sunday, 5:05pm-9pm – please remove your own trash from the show – dumpster is on site.
Tents – Light Dome tents and Pro-Panel walls are available for rent.
Media Categories:
___ Clay ___ Metal
___ Digital ___ Other
___ Drawing ___ Painting
___ Fiber ___ Photography
___ Glass ___ Printmaking
___ Jewelry-Precious ___ Sculpture
___ Jewelry–Non-Precious ___ Watercolor
___ Mixed Media ___ Wood
Checklist
— Complete all required information on the application and by the deadline.
__ Upon your acceptance into the show, booth payment is due 60 days before the show.
— You may include an Artist Statement explaining the process and materials used in your work, as well as your reproduction process. Please also indicate a list of any recent awards and honors.
— Please make checks payable to “Hot Works, LLC” and mail to: PO Box 1425, Sarasota, FL 34230 postmarked by the deadline.
10’ x 15’ = $715
10’ x 20’ = $950
Corner: Add $85
Ad in Event Program: Add $75
Electric: not available
Light Dome Tent $275
Light Dome Tent & Pro-Panels $475
Electricity - Generators may be used outdoors only, however:
- You must advise us a minimum of two weeks prior to show date that you are bringing a generator
- Your generator cannot bother anyone for whatever reason
- Your generator must be made for outdoor use
- Your generator must be placed a minimum of 20’ away from any structure
- You must always have your own fire extinguisher in your booth while the equipment is running
- An invertor or battery is better
Event Hours Saturday and Sunday, from 10am-5pm daily
Move-in Friday, 8:30am-6pm – note the facility offers limited move-in hours;
Saturday 8a-9:30a
Move-out Sunday, 5:05pm-9pm – please remove your own trash from the show – dumpster is on site.
Tents – Light Dome tents and Pro-Panel walls are available for rent.
Media Categories:
___ Clay ___ Metal
___ Digital ___ Other
___ Drawing ___ Painting
___ Fiber ___ Photography
___ Glass ___ Printmaking
___ Jewelry-Precious ___ Sculpture
___ Jewelry–Non-Precious ___ Watercolor
___ Mixed Media ___ Wood
Checklist
— Complete all required information on the application and by the deadline.
- Please pay the jury/application fee on Zapplication.org.
__ Upon your acceptance into the show, booth payment is due 60 days before the show.
— You may include an Artist Statement explaining the process and materials used in your work, as well as your reproduction process. Please also indicate a list of any recent awards and honors.
— Please make checks payable to “Hot Works, LLC” and mail to: PO Box 1425, Sarasota, FL 34230 postmarked by the deadline.
Refund Policy
• Cancellations 60 days prior to the event will receive a full refund; cancellations between 30 and 59 days prior to the event will have fees applied to the next scheduled show. There are no refunds within 30 days of the event. There are no refunds for booth fees applied to a previously canceled show.
• There are no rain dates and no refunds for show cancellation due to rain, floods, tornados, hurricanes, weather, acts of God, acts of government, acts of other official authority, or for any other reason.
• There are no rain dates and no refunds for show cancellation due to rain, floods, tornados, hurricanes, weather, acts of God, acts of government, acts of other official authority, or for any other reason.
Additional Fees
Ad in Event Program: $75
Terms to Apply
Jury/Application Fee: $35
