Bloomin’ Arts Festival 56th Annual 2027

55 Years of Being Central Florida’s Favorite Fine Art and Fine Craft Show. Saturday & Sunday March 6-7,2027. Additional free attractions draw the crowds. This is a juried show with awards of over $12,000.

Held in Historic downtown Bartow, Florida. In addition to juried artists, we also have student art tent, a quilt show in the Polk History Center, flower show, car show, bicycle race, kids activities tent and live music.

Our event is growing every year, and 2025 was another great success.

55 years of Being Central Florida’s Favorite Fine Art and Fine Craft Show. Our annual festival is an all volunteer show brought to you by The Bartow Art Guild, The Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Bartow , and The City of Bartow.  Saturday & Sunday March 6&7, 2027. This is a juried show with awards over $12,000.

Scenic downtown Bartow closes the streets for this festival. The beautiful silver dome of the old courthouse (now museum) is the backdrop for the art show. Surrounding free attractions (antique car show, Bloomin’ Bike Ride, quilt show, student art show, kids art tent, Free live entertainment  (all weekend and food trucks) add to the festivities. Public admission and parking is free.

Sunday morning Bloomin' Air. A Plein ir event . This event has free entry for any artists registered as. Bloomin exhibitors 



Over $12,000 in awards are available in judging and purchase awards. Patrons from all over central Florida come to enjoy the artists exhibits of various mediums including painting, glass, sculpture, jewelry, leather, mixed media, photography,  wood, ceramics, fiber, and fine crafts.

Artist Amenities Include:

• Artist Check-in on Friday night after 5:00 pm. 
• Booth sitters available.
• Easy load-in and load-out- drive right up to your space.
• Parking is close by and RV parking areas within blocks away.
• Coffee, muffins, and good conversation available Saturday and Sunday mornings.
• Show advertisement in local media includes an artist listing with booth numbers customers can readily find you.

Awards Include::

• Best of Show $2,250
• Second Place $1,500
• Third Place $1,000
• Award of Achievement $750
• 2 Awards of Merit $500
• 4 Honorable Mentions $350 each
• 1 Judges’ Awards $250 each
• Purchase Awards

Timeline Summary:

Jan. 3 Application Deadline
Jan. 8.  Invitation will be emailed and posted in ZAPP on or before this date.
Jan. 10-20. Artist are to Accept invitation and Confirm placement in the show by making space payment. Pertinent show information will be emailed to artists once confirmation is made in ZAPP.

CONTACT US: Email us at bartowbloominarts@gmail.com or call us at 407-414-4888.

Jurying Information:
All participants in the show will be chosen by jury. The ZAPP site will be updated as categories or the show closes. “Wait listed” applications will be considered by category as cancellations are received. “Wait listed” artists can, at that time, accept or decline the invitation to the show. The jury fee is not refundable.
Application Deadline is Jan. 3, 2027. Invitations will be posted on ZAPP and notifications emailed on or before Jan 6, 2027. Invited artists should accept as soon as possible and confirm (booth payment made) before Jan. 20, 2027.

Confirmed artist by this date will be included in the space planning and included in advertisement listings.  Wait listed artist will be notified of openings on Feb. 2, 2027. 
YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR SPACE BY JAN. 20  to be listed in print.  
Booth fees are non refundable. 

Digital Images:
Applicants must submit four color digital images, via the ZAPP application.  Three images must show individual pieces representative of current work and the fourth image must be of the full booth display including work that will be used at the show. If you do not include a booth image, you will not be considered.

Exhibitor Standards:
All work must be of original design and produced by the artist and artist must be present in booth all weekend,  and/or a two-person collaboration.  All work exhibited by the approved artists themselves.  The work exhibited and booth must match the quality and style of work as represented in the submitted digital images.  No buy and sell permitted.  No food, lotions or soaps allowed.  Work must be in place for judging no later than 9:00am Saturday. Work must remain in place until 4 pm on Sunday. On Sunday, display hours are from 9:00 to 4:00pm.  Artists leaving or dismantling booths prior to the assigned closing times will not be invited to the following year's festival.

All artist tents must be white sides and white canopy.  Single spaces accommodate a 10x10 rent.


 

BOOTH:
Booth spaces are 12' wide by 12' deep. Double booths are also available. Displays must be professional and aesthetically pleasing. Artists will be responsible for their displays. Each booth is required to have a full tent and encouraged to make them sturdy, wind and rain proof. Limited security will be available for Friday and Saturday nights.

Fees:
Single Booth (12' x 12') – $150b
Double Booth (12' x 24') - $300
 

Jury and booth fees are non refundable.