St. Armands Circle Art Festival 37th Annual

About This Call

Situated in this tropical haven, the St. Armands Circle Art Festival draws in thousands of art enthusiasts eager to acquire exquisite and distinctive pieces. The combination of the vibrant community and the picturesque setting contributes to the festival's ongoing success each year.

General Information

Thank you for applying to Howard Alan Events! We have an ongoing jury process and applications are juried in order of date received. We recommend that you apply early, as the show and/or categories could meet maximum allotment causing closures. Therefore, once the show and/or categories are closed, applicants are applying for the wait list only. Show dates and information are subject to change and will be announced immediately.

Upon receiving an invitation to participate in the show, you will need to submit a deposit/booth fee immediately to secure your space. Simply ACCEPTING on Zapp will not secure your space in the show. If invited, you cannot pay for our shows on Zapp; your invitation email will contain payment instructions. Please note that your invitation email may go to your SPAM folder, so please also check your Zapp show status.

• Apply early!
• Booth fee is $630.00
• Deadline date = last day applications accepted
• Invited? Submit deposit/booth fee immediately!
• Reminder: Accepting on Zapp does not secure space

Venue: St. Armands Circle, St. Armands Key, Sarasota, Fl. Public Admission: Free, no gate Parking: Daytime and overnight located near show site. Spaces: 10x10 (10x20 are limited and double booth image must be submitted and approved) Show Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm Set-Up: Friday for spaces inside park, Saturday for spaces on street. You can request a setup for Friday, but it is not guaranteed. Security: Overnight Security will be onsite Promotion: Howard Alan Events has a reputation of bringing out the high-end buying crowd to each of its events. For the St. Armands Art Fair we work with Comcast Cable, Sarasota Herald Tribune, Bradenton Herald, Pelican Press, Sarasota Weekly and WLTQ

Mediums:

• clay
• digital
• fiber
• glass
• jewelry
• mixed media
• painting
• photography
• printmaking/drawing
• sculpture
• wood
• resin

About Us

For over 40 years, Howard Alan Events has been America's leading producer of juried street art festivals. Combine some of the best downtown streets in the US, develop a great marketing plan, include a high caliber of artists, and you have a Howard Alan Event. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly with questions you may have. View our website at www.artfestival.com, email us at info@artfestival.com, or call us at (561) 746-6615.

Rules and Regulations

Requirements to apply

• 3 images of work
• 1 image of 10x10 outdoor display with white canopy tent. INDOOR displays WILL NOT be accepted.
• Biography or website of yourself and work
• Jury Fee (Non-refundable Application Fee): $35.00

Jury Information

• This competitive show is limited to the number of exhibitors we can accept, chosen by a jury of highly qualified, talented, experienced artists.
• All participants in the show will be chosen by this jury, which meets weekly.
• Zapp will be updated when categories and/or the show closes; wait list applications will then be accepted. Artists will be called from the wait list by category as cancellations are received; at that time, artist can accept or decline our invitation to exhibit.
• Please allow 2 to 4 weeks to process your application once it is marked RECEIVED in Zapp.
• You will not be charged a late fee if we receive your application more than 30 days before the show date and are informed of your acceptance within 30 days of the show.

Show Deposits/Payments

• You cannot pay through ZAPP or PayPal. Our online payment portal (artfestival.com) is for balances only; you cannot pay your deposits online as the office needs to verify your invitation.
• Once invited, a fifty-dollar ($50) deposit may be made in lieu of the full booth fee ONLY if the event is more than thirty (30) days away.
• If you are registered for a show ($50 deposit paid), the balance must be paid NO LATER than thirty (30) days prior to the event or a fifty dollar ($50) late fee will be applied to the balance.
• If you are applying within 30 days of the show, you will be charged a $50 late fee.
• It is important that you include the event name and date on the credit card authorization form or check to avoid miscommunication.
• Credit cards or checks are accepted. A $36 bank fee will be charged on all returned checks. The fee may be higher with international checks.

Exhibitor Standards

• Artwork must be original, handcrafted, and directly created and showcased by the approved individual artist or through a collaboration between two artists.
• The participation of teams or companies is prohibited.
• The artist whose work has been accepted is required to be present throughout the event to engage with patrons.
• Subletting or sharing of space is prohibited.
• The use of kits, imported goods, or mass-produced items is strictly prohibited.
• The artwork images and booth display you apply with must be up-to-date and consistent with what you will set up at the event.
• One medium only per booth is permitted; any medium not approved during the application process that appears in your booth at an event will be removed.
• Howard Alan Events allows a limited quantity of offset prints, giclees, and reproduced work that must be clearly labeled as such.

AI Usage Policy for Exhibiting Artists & Craft Artisans

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the art world, it has become increasingly important to maintain clarity, transparency, and fairness in our festivals. While AI can be a valuable tool for inspiration, our focus remains on celebrating the original, handcrafted work of exhibiting artists.

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the creative process is permitted for inspiration and idea development only. Any use of AI must be disclosed as part of the application process. Artwork submitted for exhibition must be the original, handcrafted creation of the artist. Works generated mainly by AI are not eligible for participation.

For digital art submissions, applicants may be required to provide additional proof of creation (such as process images, screen captures, or other documentation), as this medium can be more difficult to distinguish in its final form.

Booth Information and Fees

• Displays must be professional and aesthetically pleasing.
• All tents MUST be white.
• Booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10' deep. Double booths are available on a limited basis.
• If invited, your booth display at the event should match the booth display picture that was submitted with your Zapp application. There are no exceptions to this rule. If you have any display changes prior to the festival, you must resubmit your booth image for approval.
• Artists must use appropriate professional display systems like pro panels or heavy mesh walls. Grid walls, and temporary mesh walls will not be permitted. Your setup should be both professional and robust, ensuring safety and functionality.
• Draped tables are prohibited at our art festivals (but they can be used at our craft festivals). You may use a small, finished designer-style table made of wood, glass, or metal, such as a sofa or accent table. Pro Panel-style desks, pedestals, or proper display pedestals are permitted.
• Handwritten signs, sale signs and award ribbons from other events are strictly prohibited.
• Exhibitors will leave their exhibit space clean after packing up at break down. If your space is not clean after an event, you may be expelled from future shows.
• Exhibitors are responsible for making their tents sturdy against wind, rain, etc. (40lb weights per tent leg is required). Tents MUST be manufactured with a certificate of flame-retardant materials. Staking into the ground is not permitted.
• Howard Alan Events is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen property. All work, display and storage may not go beyond the assigned exhibitor space.

Show Fee: Single Booth (10' x 10') - $630.00

Jury Details

Average number of applications submitted each year: 200

Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 150

How images are viewed by jurors: ZAPP® JuryBuddy™ high-definition projection equipment (provided by ZAPP®)

Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed by: Application Received (date the application was submitted)

This competitive show is limited to the number of exhibitors that can be accepted, chosen by a jury of highly qualified, talented, experienced artists who meet weekly.

Applications are juried in order of date received. Images are viewed by jurors using ZAPP JuryBuddy high-definition projection equipment. Once the show and/or categories close, further applicants are placed on a wait list and called by category as cancellations occur.