Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts 2027

The city of Gulf Breeze and Gulf Breeze Arts, Inc. are proud to host the 31st Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival, held on April 3 and 4 in Gulf Breeze, Florida. This two day event is a staple event for the city of Gulf Breeze, which is a beautiful little city located between Pensacola and Pensacola Beach, just a short drive from the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. We are excited to host 100+ local, regional and national fine artists, food vendors, a Local Artists Art Show, a Silent Auction well as live artist demonstrations and childrens activities. We are lined up behind the Orange Beach Arts Festival and the Fairhope Arts Festival, making these three festivals a perfect line up for the month of March and April.
Gulf Breeze Arts, Inc. prides itself in donating the proceeds of the GBAF to local school art enhancement programs to help with supplies and projects as well as an endowed scholarship fund at Pensacola State College.  As of 2026, GBAI has donated over $200,000. We would be unable to do this without the participation of our artists, such as yourself, so thank you for your participation and support.
 

IMPORTANT DATES

Application Deadline:  January 31, 2027
Notification: February 08, 2027

Booth Fee Payment Deadline:  March 01, 2027
NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 01, 2027

Event Setup: Friday April 2,2027
Event Dates: Saturday April 3, 2027 and Sunday April 4, 2027
Event Times: Saturday 10 am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4am

No artwork shall be designed from or representative of alcohol, drug, or other illegal substances, or facsimiles thereof.


MEDIUM CATEGORIES
Ceramics: All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry is accepted in this category. No machine-made or mass produced work is permitted. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed, each piece must be signed.
Digital Art: This category includes any original work for which the original image, or the manipulation of a source material, that is executed by the artist using a computer; or created solely with the use of a computer. Work in this category must be limited editions, signed and numbered on quality materials.
Drawing:  Work created with chalks, pens, pastels, inks, etc.  All works must be original or limited editions that do not exceed 250.
Fiber: All work crafted from fibers including basketry, weaving, leatherwork, tapestry, and paper making. All clothing must be handmade and original.
Glass: Original work created in glass by the artist. may be 2D or 3D. Pressed glass and massed production are not permitted.
Jewelry: All jewelry, whether the work is produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic or other materials must be entered in this category. No commercial casts, molds, snap-ons or production studio work allowed. Designs must be original. There are a limited number of spaces available to jewelry, there is always a waitlist for jewelry.
Mixed Media: This category includes works, both 2D and 3D, that incorporates more than one type of physical material in the production of the artwork.
Painting: Works created in oils, acrylics, watercolor, etc. are in this category. Reproductions must be signed and produced in a limited edition not exceeding 250.
Photography: Photographic prints made from the artist's original image (e.g., film or digital) which have been processed by the artist. Each image must be signed and numbered with editions being inclusive of all sizes and not to exceed 250 prints in the edition.
Printmaking: Printmaking from linoleum blocks, etc. All works must be original or limited editions that do not exceed 250.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional original work created in any medium.
Wood: Original works that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved are accepted in the wood category.

JUDGING AND ARTIST AWARDS
Judging begins at 9:15 Saturday April 3,2027
$3,000 in awards will be presented at the Award Dinner Saturday evening.

JURY PROCESS
A blind jury of 3 working artists/art professionals will review the work of each applicant. The identities of artists will not disclosed. The work will be juried based on artistic excellence, originality, execution of design, technique and craftsmanship, creative use of materials, and aesthetic qualities. Each artist’s images will be viewed simultaneously and must accurately represent work to be exhibited and sold. The jury will have the prerogative to reassign categories as they deem appropriate.

ARTIST AMENITIES
Festival is located in a well lit, asphalt parking area and baseball field with 24 hour security. All spaces are drive up spaces, some will be on grass.
Breakfast options will be provided each morning; cold water will be available throughout the day.
Volunteers will be available during the festival for booth sitting/break needs.
Artist parking adjacent to the festival site is available, including RV/camper parking.
Advertising- GBAI advertises the festival on billboards, in magazines, social media, radio, tv and through local newspapers.

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The Application Fee is non-refundable. An application is a commitment to exhibit if accepted. No booth fee refunds will be made after March 1, 2027

All work must be original, designed and executed by the accepted artist. Artist must be present during both days of the festival.

Absolutely no sales of purchased art or crafts are allowed (no buy-sell). No commercially produced work or work from kits permitted.

No artwork shall be designed from or representative of alcohol, drug, or other illegal substances, or facsimiles thereof. 

If applying in two separate medium categories, separate applications must be submitted along with Application fees for each category. Only one booth fee is required if both mediums are to be displayed in a single booth.

You may only display media that has been juried-in.

Inconsistencies between work represented for jury and works presented will result in dismissal.

All works to be judged for prizes must be original and appropriately displayed; no work in portfolios or bins will be judged.

Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting Florida Sales Tax (7%) on all sales.

Security will be provided on Festival grounds at all times.

Although care will be taken to avoid hazards to artwork, neither Gulf Breeze Arts, Inc or the City of Gulf Breeze will be held responsible for any loss or damage to displays or artwork.

 

Application Fee $35 (Non-refundable)

Single Booth Fee $200 (refunds requested by March 01, 2027 will be minus processing fee)

Double Booth: $400 

ALL REQUESTS ARE FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVE


BOOTH SPACE
The festival is located on an asphalt parking area and ajacent baseball field grass. Booth spaces are for 10x10 white tents or double booths. No electricity will be available; generators are not allowed, but batteries are. Stakes and ties are not allowed, and each tent is required at least 40 pounds of weight per leg. If you do not have appropriate weights, you will be required to purchase sandbags from Gulf Breeze Arts, Inc. Weights are required in order to prevent damage/injury from potential high winds.

ARTIST AWARD DINNER TICKETS
As an artist you will receive two free dinner tickets.