Leesburg Arts & Music Festival 2027

The LEESBURG ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL returns to Main St in Downtown Leesburg with an enhanced music program through the Leesburg Special Events Dept. This 50th year anniversary promotes and fosters the appreciation of all the arts.

• Limited to 75 artists
• Estimated attendance: 10,000
• Friday Set-up 
• Artist Parking and Overnight parking
• Advertising and Promotional Program
• Jury Fee: $25
• Booth Fees: $150 11'x11', Double $250

• Ceramics include original, non-jewelry clay and porcelain work. May not be machine-made or mass produced.
• Drawing, Graphics and Printmaking includes original two dimensional work including pencil, charcoal, inks and washes.
• Fine Crafts include hand made originals.
• Glass includes original work created in glass by the artist. No molds or other forms of mass production are permitted.
• Jewelry includes original jewelry regardless of medium that is created without commercial casts, molds or for use in a production studio. Only those who select the Jewlery category may display or sell jewelry.
• Painting includes acrylic, oil, watercolor and pastels.
• Mixed Media includes original two dimensional work in which the primary intent is the union of two or more media or created with pigment including acrylic, oil and watercolor.
• Photography/Digital Art includes signed and numbered prints created by the artist from his/her own original negatives that have been processed by that artist under the artist's direct supervision.
• Sculpture includes original three dimensional work.
• Fiber includes original work created by the artist from fibers including baskets, paper, quilts, weaving and clothing. No forms of mass production are permitted.

• No Buy-Sell items.
• If work is of a collaborative nature, all artists' names must appear on the application and all artists must be present at the festival.
• A team producing a single product such as glass, wood, etc. may qualify as a single exhibitor. However, teams may consist of no more than two persons. Only work produced by the team may be shown.
• Artists may enter more than one category for jury. A completed application, jury fee and images must be submitted for each category entered.
• An artist will only be allowed to exhibit work that is in the category accepted by the jury.

• CERAMICS include original, non-jewelry clay and porcelain work. May not be machine-made or mass produced.
• DRAWING, PRINTMAKING and GRAPHIC ART includes original two dimensional work including pencil, charcoal, inks and washes.
• FINE CRAFTS include hand made originals.
• GLASS includes original work created in glass by the artist. No molds or other forms of mass production are permitted.
• JEWELRY includes original jewelry regardless of medium that is created without commercial casts, molds or for use in a production studio. Only those who select the Jewlery category may display or sell jewelry.
• PAINTING includes acrylic, oil, watercolor and pastels.
• MIXED MEDIUMS includes original two dimensional work in which the primary intent is the union of two or more media or created with pigment including acrylic, oil and watercolor.
• PHOTOGRAPHY/DIGITAL ART includes signed and numbered prints created by the artist from his/her own original negatives or matrices that have been processed by that artist under the artist's direct supervision.
• SCULPTURE includes original three dimensional work.
• FIBER includes original work created by the artist from fibers including baskets, paper, quilts, weaving and clothing. No forms of mass production are permitted.

• Artists should submit 3 images of work and one of display setup. Images submitted must represent the work exhibited. If exhibited work differs significantly from images, the artist will be asked to leave and forfeit all fees.  Based upon your submitted images, you may be selected as a featured artist for advertising purposes.
• Artist Statement should include description of work.  A two person team producing a single product must include a description of each members' involvement in the creation of the artwork. This statement will be read during the Jury process, thus having great impact on your submission.
• Booth fee is required and application along with images must be submitted by the deadline date. 

• Each space measures 11'x11' with ample room for a 10'x10' canopy.
• Your displays and viewing bins must be contained within this space.
• A double space may be available for a double fee.
• There are no corner spaces.
• All artists must provide an attractive display, sturdy enough to withstand crowds, wind and weather conditions.
• Professional display tents are required.  They must have sides and be weighted.
• A Booth Identification Card will be provided at check-in and must be attached to the upper left corner of the display at all times during the Festival.
• Space requests are accepted only with application. Consideration will be made in order of receipt of application and requests are not guaranteed.
• The Festival Committee reserves the right to ask any exhibitor for identification.
• Please note that not all spaces are level.

• ​Jury fee is $25 and is nonrefundable.
• Booth Fee is $150 and Double Booth Fee is $250. All funds are deposited when recieved.
• A fee of $40 will be charged for checks returned for insufficient funds.

• CANCELLATION and REFUND POLICY:
  • Artist Cancellations must be made in writing or emailed at least 45 days prior to the schedule show dates.  
  • Artist cancellations before February 19, 2027 will receive a booth fee refund.
  • Application/Jury fees are non-refundable.
  • Leesburg Arts & Music Festival is a RAIN or SHINE event. If inevitable inclement weather is expected, please contact the office 352-365-0232 or director@leesburgarts.com to see if the outdoor show has been canceled. If we are required to cancel an outdoor show due to a decision made by the Leesburg Art Festival dba Leesburg Arts Center and/or the City of Leesburg, we will make every effort to notify you in advance by email or phone; however, no credits or refunds will be issued if we are unable to cancel prior to making any logistical or advertising arrangements. If it is decided on the spot to cancel a outdoor show due to hazardous weather conditions, credits or refunds will be not issued.