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title: Mount Dora Arts Festival 52nd Annual 2027
description: 52nd Annual juried outdoor arts festival in historic downtown Mount Dora, FL (Feb 6-7, 2027). $20,000 in cash awards; ~305 artist spots.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/693086f5-f77a-4f51-b6a5-e7774789eab5
type: program
status: open
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Festival/fair
organization: Mount Dora Arts Festival
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/mount-dora-arts-festival
deadline: "2026-11-15"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: Mount Dora, FL, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: "$20,000 total cash awards: Best of Show ($5,000 purchase award or $2,500 cash), two Judges Choice ($1,500 each), ten Awards of Excellence ($500 each)"
disciplines:
  - ceramics
  - digital art
  - drawing
  - printmaking
  - jewelry
  - mixed media
  - painting
  - photography
  - sculpture
  - glass
  - fine craft
  - wood
---

# Mount Dora Arts Festival 52nd Annual 2027

**Hosted by:** Mount Dora Arts Festival

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Mount Dora, FL, United States | **Deadline:** November 15, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

The 52nd Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival takes place February 6-7, 2027, on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, Florida, located 30 miles north of Orlando. The festival consistently ranks in the top 50 best arts festivals in the United States for artist sales and draws more than 150,000 art enthusiasts and collectors. Approximately 285 juried artists and 20 emerging/non-juried artists participate.

Artists must submit original work created by the applying artist. Acceptable categories include ceramics, digital art, drawing/graphics, fine craft, glass, printmaking, jewelry, mixed media, painting (oil/acrylic and watercolor), photography, sculpture, and wood. Reproductions and giclées must be clearly labeled "REPRODUCTION" and may not exceed 30% of displayed artwork. Buy-sell work, kit work, manufactured items, and commercial displays are prohibited. The artist listed on the application must be present and oversee their exhibit at all times. Booth sharing is not permitted except for true artistic collaborations (maximum two artists, both listed on the application, both present, and only jointly created work displayed).

Cash awards total $20,000, including Best of Show ($5,000 purchase award or $2,500 cash), two Judges Choice awards ($1,500 each), and ten Awards of Excellence ($500 each). Booth fees range from $450 for a single 10x10 booth to $875 for a double 10x20 booth. Jury process occurs November 16-22, with invitations sent November 25. Deadline to accept and pay is December 20, 2026.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** ceramics, digital art, drawing, printmaking, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, glass, fine craft, wood
- **Note:** Artist must be present and oversee exhibit at all times. Original work only — buy-sell, kit, and manufactured items prohibited. Reproductions/giclées max 30% of display, must be labeled REPRODUCTION. Up to 3 applications per show. Booth sharing only for true artistic collaborations (max 2 artists, both listed, both present, only jointly created work displayed).

### Additional Requirements

4 images required (booth shot required). Artist must be present and oversee exhibit at all times. Original work only. Up to 3 applications per show.

## Compensation & Benefits

$20,000 total cash awards: Best of Show ($5,000 purchase award or $2,500 cash), two Judges Choice ($1,500 each), ten Awards of Excellence ($500 each)

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 15, 2026
- **Program Start:** February 6, 2027
- **Program End:** February 7, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14445