About This Call
The 6th Annual Daytona Beach Arts Fest takes place April 10–11, 2027, in Downtown Daytona Beach along Beach Street and the Riverfront Esplanade. The festival brings together juried artists, emerging talent, artisans, performers, arts organizations, students, and the community for an immersive celebration of the arts featuring juried fine art in a variety of mediums, live art demonstrations and installations, music, dance, performance art, interactive art experiences, artisan markets, and creative pop-ups.
Artists compete for an expanded awards program including $2,500 Best in Show, $1,500 First Place, $750 Second Place, $500 Third Place, $500 People's Choice Award, and $200 Honorable Mention. A People's Choice Award allows festivalgoers to recognize a favorite artist.
Emerging Artist Program
The Emerging Artist Program invites currently enrolled students to exhibit their work in a professional festival setting, connect with the arts community, and compete for dedicated awards. Applicants must be currently enrolled students at the time of the festival and present a valid student ID at check-in.
Exhibitor Sections
- Juried Fine Artists — eligible to be judged for monetary fine art awards
- Non-Juried Fine Artists / Artists & Craft Vendors — participate but are not judged for juried fine art awards
- Emerging Artists — currently enrolled students participating through the Emerging Artist Program
Booth Space
Single Space (10' x 12') at $250 for Juried Fine Artists or $175 for Non-Juried Artists/Arts & Crafts Marketplace, and Double Space (10' x 22', limited availability) at $425 for Juried Fine Artists or $275 for Non-Juried Artists/Arts & Crafts Marketplace. Emerging Artist booth fee is $75 for a single space.
Media Categories
- Bath & Body Products (Artisan Market Only)
- Drawing / Printmaking
- Edibles (Artisan Market Only)
- Fashion & Wearable Art
- Glass Art
- Graphic Design / Digital Art
- Jewelry
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Photography
- Sculpture (Ceramics / Glass / Wood / Metal)
- Textiles / Fiber Arts
- Other
Timeline
The application deadline is February 15, 2027, with jurying February 16–21, 2027, and artist notifications on February 22, 2027. Accepted artists must accept their invitation and purchase booth space by March 1, 2027. Festival award judging takes place onsite April 10–11, 2027, based on the artist's overall body of work within their applied category.
Exhibitor Requirements