--- title: SOMI Art Fest 2027 description: Juried two-day outdoor art fair in South Miami, FL with $6,000+ in cash awards; $35 application fee. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/ce5c677b-d95d-4f80-9494-06b0dc51df9f type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Festival/fair organization: South Miami Rotary Art Festival organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/south-miami-rotary-art-festival deadline: "2026-11-13" entryFee: 35 USD location: South Miami, FL, United States isOnline: false compensationRange: "Cash awards totaling at least $6,000: Best in Show $1,750, 2nd place $1,150, 3rd place $850, and up to five Artists of Note awards of $450 each." disciplines: - 3d sculpture - ceramics - digital art - drawing/graphics - fiber - glass - jewelry - mixed media - painting - photography - wood --- # SOMI Art Fest 2027 **Hosted by:** South Miami Rotary Art Festival **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** South Miami, FL, United States | **Deadline:** November 13, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35 ## About This Program ### About This Call The 42nd annual SOMI Art Fest is a juried two day outdoor festival that takes place on Sunset Drive in the vibrant downtown area of South Miami. The festival attracts a diverse group of art lovers. Public admission is free and includes live music throughout the weekend and an international food court. ### Summary **The Weekend After Presidents' Day February 20 & 21, 2027** The 42nd annual SOMI Art Fest is a juried two day outdoor festival that takes place on Sunset Drive in the vibrant downtown area of South Miami from US1 to Red Road (57th Avenue). The area is filled with historic buildings, restaurants and unique shops. Just 3 miles south of Miami's Coconut Grove, South Miami borders the University of Miami and the upscale neighborhoods of Coral Gables and Pinecrest. ### General Information Always the weekend after Presidents' Day. For directions to show site search for 5750 SW 72 St., South Miami, FL 33143. Please note: this is not our mailing address. Started as a small show in 1984, the event has grown into one of Miami-Dade County's most anticipated festivals. Dozens of friendly and dedicated Rotary volunteers staff the event, ensuring a pleasant experience for exhibitors. The proceeds of the festival benefit South Miami Rotary charitable efforts including college scholarships for local school students as well as international and local community service projects. **FESTIVAL DATES & TIMES:** Saturday February 20, 2027 Sunday February 21, 2027 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday **ARTIST AMENITIES:** - Load-in and out at booth space - Cash awards of at least $6,000 will be presented. - Automatic acceptance for winners the following year. - Complimentary continental breakfast both mornings. - Complimentary bottled water and snacks. - Booth sitting available for brief breaks. **IMPORTANT DATES:** - Application Deadline - November 13, 2026 - Booth fees due – December 18, 2026 - No refunds after – January 19, 2027 - Show dates – February 20-21, 2027 - Set up – February 20, 2027 – 6:00 a.m. Must be completed by 9:45 a.m. **AWARDS:** An award for Best in Show will be made in the amount of $1,750. Second prize is $1,150, and third prize is $850. At the discretion of the judges, a total of up to five Artists of Note may be chosen, with awards of $450 each. **APPLICATION INFORMATION:** - 5 Images are required including an outdoor booth shot set up with fully displayed work. - Digital images of 1920 pixels on the longest side are required. - Images must be recent and representative of the work the artist will exhibit. - All applications must include an email address. This will be the only method of notification. - A non-refundable application fee of $35 is required. ### Rules and Regulations - All work must be the applying artist's own original work. No imports or work created from kits, molds, etc. will be accepted. No collaborative work allowed. - Artists may exhibit work in only one of these categories: 3D Sculpture, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing/Graphics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Wood. No multiple category booths are allowed. - Work exhibited must be substantially the same as that submitted with the application. Nonconforming work may be rejected and the artist required to leave and forfeit the booth fee. - The artist must be present personally for both days of the festival. - Artists who break down displays and/or depart before 6:00 p.m. on Saturday or 5:00 p.m. on Sunday may not be allowed to return to future shows. - Booth breakdown on Sunday must be completed by 7:30 p.m. when Sunset Drive reopens to traffic. - Artists must be with their exhibits during judging to be eligible for an award. Display of awards from previous shows is not permitted. - Artists must comply with all State of Florida tax regulations. - No nails, bolts, or any attachments to the street pavement are allowed. - Tents must be fire-retardant and appropriately weighted. - No artwork or storage is allowed outside the booth. - All cancellation requests must be made by mail or email. - Absolutely no refunds will be made after January 19, 2027. ### Booth Information and Fees All booth spaces are for 10' x 10' tents, and are located on Sunset Drive (SW 72 Street) between US1 and Red Road (SW 57 Ave.) in the heart of downtown South Miami. A Standard Booth is accessible from the front only; a Corner from front and one side; and an Endcap from front and two sides. Artist's work must remain in their space and not spill out on to the street. Setup will begin on February 20 at 6:00 a.m. and must be completed by 9:45 a.m. Limited security will be provided Saturday night. Electricity is not provided. Artists may use a small quiet odorless generator. - Standard Booth Fee - $475 - Corner Booth Fee - $535 - limited number available - Endcap Fee - $625 - limited number available - A limited number of double booths are available ### Jury Details Average number of applications submitted each year: 200 Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 135 Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event: 8 All artists are viewed fresh each year. Only previous year award winners are waived in the jury process. Jurors view images on a computer monitor. Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed in random order. Jurors score applications on a 1-5 scale, with 5 jurors scoring. The show organizes a single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories, and jurors score separately from various locations. The jury process is closed. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** 3d sculpture, ceramics, digital art, drawing/graphics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, wood - **Note:** All work must be the applying artist's own original work. No imports or work created from kits, molds, etc. will be accepted. No collaborative work allowed. Artists may exhibit work in only one category; no multiple category booths are allowed. The artist must be present personally for both days of the festival. ### Additional Requirements - 5 images required, including an outdoor booth shot set up with fully displayed work - Digital images of 1920 pixels on the longest side - Images must be recent and representative of the work the artist will exhibit - A valid email address (only method of notification) - Non-refundable application fee of $35 ## Compensation & Benefits Cash awards totaling at least $6,000: Best in Show $1,750, 2nd place $1,150, 3rd place $850, and up to five Artists of Note awards of $450 each. **Includes:** Prize Best in Show: $1,750. Second prize: $1,150. Third prize: $850. Up to five Artists of Note awards of $450 each, at the discretion of the judges. Winners receive automatic acceptance the following year. ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 23, 2026 - **Deadline:** November 13, 2026 - **Program Start:** February 20, 2027 - **Program End:** February 21, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14679