--- title: "Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival: January 2027 American Craft Endeavors" description: Juried winter craft festival on Sullivan Street in Punta Gorda, FL; booth fees apply, $20 jury fee. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/b3bd57b5-4766-4c82-8033-1fbc7f2584da type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Festival/fair organization: Howard Alan Events organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/howard-alan-events deadline: "2027-01-13" entryFee: 20 USD location: Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda, FL, United States isOnline: false disciplines: - candles - ceramics/clay/pottery - clothing - dips/sauces - fiber - furniture - glass - hair accessories - handbags - hats - jewelry - metal art - mixed media - paintings - pet accessories - photography - plants - resin - sculpture - soaps/lotions - wood --- # Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival: January 2027 American Craft Endeavors **Hosted by:** Howard Alan Events **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda, FL, United States | **Deadline:** January 13, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $20 ## About This Program Nestled by the shores of the Peace River and the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida is the charming city of Punta Gorda, frequently referred to as the heart of Charlotte County. Positioned between Sarasota and Fort Myers on Florida's western coastline, this event has evolved into a beloved winter tradition along Sullivan Street in Downtown Punta Gorda, consistently attracting a large purchasing audience. ### General information Thank you for applying to American Craft Endeavors! 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. **Important Information:** - Apply early! - Booth fee is $450.00 - All booth fee payments are paid directly to American Craft Endeavors, not Zapp. - Deadline date = last day applications accepted - Invited? …Submit deposit/booth fee immediately! - Reminder: Accepting on Zapp does not secure space Venue: Sullivan Street in Punta Gorda, FL Public Admission: Free, no gate Parking: Daytime Available for RVs and standard size vehicles Spaces: 10x10, 10x15 and 10x20 booth spaces Show Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm Set-Up: Saturday Security: Overnight Security will be onsite Promotion: American Craft Endeavors has a reputation of bringing out a high-end buying crowd to each of its events. For the Punta Gorda Craft Festival we will be working with News Press and Charlotte Sun. Mediums: Candles Ceramics/Clay/Pottery Clothing Dips/Sauces Fiber Furniture Glass Hair accessories Handbags Hats Jewelry Metal Art Mixed Media Paintings Pet Accessories Photography Plants Resin Sculpture Soaps/lotions Wood ### 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): $20.00 Print Policy American Craft Endeavors will allow a limited quantity of offset prints, giclees, and reproduced work that must be clearly labeled as such. **Jury Information** - This competitive show is limited to the number of exhibitors we can accept, chosen by a jury of highly qualified, talented, experienced craftspeople. - 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. Crafters will be called from the wait list by category as cancellations are received, at that time crafter can accept or decline our invitation to exhibit. - Please allow 2 to 4 weeks to process your application once received in our office. - 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. **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 or craftsperson 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. - 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 asked to be removed. ### Booth information and fees Booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10' deep. Space and a half and double booths are also available on a limited basis. A 10x15 tent is required if you are requesting a 10x15 space. **BOOTH FEES:** Single Booth (10' x 10') $450.00 Booth and a Half (10' x 15') $675.00 Double Booth (10' x 20') $900.00 ### Jury details Average number of applications submitted each year: 120 Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 100 Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event: 00 ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** candles, ceramics/clay/pottery, clothing, dips/sauces, fiber, furniture, glass, hair accessories, handbags, hats, jewelry, metal art, mixed media, paintings, pet accessories, photography, plants, resin, sculpture, soaps/lotions, wood - **Note:** 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 or craftsperson 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. One medium only per booth is permitted. ### Additional Requirements - 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): $20.00 - A booth shot is required (4 images total accepted) ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 23, 2026 - **Deadline:** January 13, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** info@artfestival.com **Phone:** (561) 746-6615 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14748