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title: Daytona Beach Arts Fest 2027
description: Juried art fair in Downtown Daytona Beach, FL, April 10–11, 2027, with $2,500 Best in Show award.
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status: open
createdAt: "2026-10-24"
updatedAt: "2026-10-24"
programType: Festival/fair
organization: Daytona Beach Arts Fest
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/daytona-beach-arts-fest
deadline: "2027-02-15"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: Beach Street and the Riverfront Esplanade, Daytona Beach, FL, United States
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compensationRange: $2,500 Best in Show, $1,500 First Place, $750 Second Place, $500 Third Place, $500 People's Choice Award, $200 Honorable Mention
disciplines:
  - bath & body products
  - drawing / printmaking
  - edibles
  - fashion & wearable art
  - glass art
  - graphic design / digital art
  - jewelry
  - mixed media
  - painting
  - photography
  - sculpture
  - textiles / fiber arts
  - other
---

# Daytona Beach Arts Fest 2027

**Hosted by:** Daytona Beach Arts Fest

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Beach Street and the Riverfront Esplanade, Daytona Beach, FL, United States | **Deadline:** February 15, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

### 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

Exhibitors must be present for the full two-day festival, maintain a minimum display of four original pieces, and complete breakdown by 9:00 PM on Sunday, April 11, 2027. All work displayed and sold must be original, handcrafted creations of the exhibiting artist.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Disciplines:** bath & body products, drawing / printmaking, edibles, fashion & wearable art, glass art, graphic design / digital art, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, textiles / fiber arts, other
- **Note:** Applicants participating in the Emerging Artist Program must be currently enrolled students at the time of the festival, April 10–11, 2027, and must present a valid student ID at check-in. Artists who genuinely create their body of work collaboratively may apply as a team; artists who work independently must submit separate applications.

### Additional Requirements

- Three images of recent work
- One image of the proposed exhibit space/booth display

## Compensation & Benefits

$2,500 Best in Show, $1,500 First Place, $750 Second Place, $500 Third Place, $500 People's Choice Award, $200 Honorable Mention

**Includes:** Prize

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. Festival award judging takes place onsite during the Daytona Beach Arts Fest, April 10–11, 2027, and will be based on the artist's overall body of work within the category in which they applied.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 24, 2026
- **Deadline:** February 15, 2027
- **Program Start:** April 10, 2027
- **Program End:** April 11, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** theresa@im-daytona.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14739