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Closes Jan 5, 2027 · 84 days left
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(863) 289-6477Professional association · Winter Haven, FL, United States · 1 program
Festival Dates Are February 6th & 7th.
The Ridge Art Association proudly invites you to exhibit in the Victor Smith Law Group 50th Central Park Art Festival, held beneath the majestic oaks of beautiful Central Park in historic downtown Winter Haven, Florida.
Celebrating 50 years of artistic excellence, this nationally recognized juried festival has earned a reputation as one of the South's premier fine art events. Each spring, outstanding artists from across the country showcase their work to thousands of enthusiastic art lovers and collectors in a beautiful park setting.
Artists return year after year for the festival's strong reputation, welcoming hospitality, excellent organization, and opportunity to connect with serious buyers and new collectors.
Juried Fine Arts Festival
Purchase Awards are offered.
Location: Central Park Downtown Winter Haven, FL — 55 5th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33880 (for GPS purposes)
Festival Dates and Times:
Artist Set Up: Friday, February 6 after 2:00 PM
Festival Fees:
Absolutely no refunds will be given after January 20, 2027.
Artists must be present and personally staff their exhibit space for the entire duration of the festival. Agents, dealers, or representatives may not attend or exhibit in place of the artist.
All artwork exhibited must be original, created within the last five years, and signed by the artist. Handcrafted work must be produced entirely by the artist and may not be made from commercial kits, molds, patterns, or plans.
Items not eligible for exhibition include crocheting, knitting, picture frames, manufactured items, jewelry made from kits, ceramics cast from commercial molds, and similar merchandise such as posters, greeting cards, postcards, calendars and t-shirts.
Only white tents are permitted and must be secured with 40-pound weights on each leg. No pets are permitted. Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting and remitting 7% Florida Sales Tax on all sales.
Standard Booth Fee: $198. Double Booth Fee: $395.
No refunds on application fees. Booth fees are refundable until January 20, 2027.
Average number of applications submitted each year: 112. Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate: 75. Average number exempt from jury who are invited to participate: 25. A single jury panel of 5 jurors scores applications for all medium categories, separately from various locations, on a scale of 1–7. The jury process is closed.
Cash awards including Best of Show ($4,000), Judge's Choice, Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit, and Honorable Mention; purchase awards also offered.
Compensation details
Artists pay a $38 non-refundable jury fee plus a $198 single or $395 double booth fee. Selected artists compete for cash awards: Best of Show ($4,000), Judge's Choice (3 awards at $1,000 each), Awards of Excellence (4 awards at $500 each), Awards of Merit (5 awards at $200 each), and Honorable Mention (5 awards at $100 each). Purchase Awards are also offered.
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Requirements
Artwork must be original, created within the last five years, and signed by the artist. Handcrafted work must be produced entirely by the artist and may not be made from commercial kits, molds, patterns, or plans. Items not eligible for exhibition include crocheting, knitting, picture frames, manufactured items, jewelry made from kits, ceramics cast from commercial molds, posters, greeting cards, postcards, calendars, and t-shirts. Artists must be present and personally staff their exhibit space for the entire duration of the festival; agents, dealers, or representatives may not attend or exhibit in place of the artist.
Applications close
Jan 5, 202711:59 PM EST
Program begins
Feb 6, 2027Through Feb 7, 2027
Applications are reviewed by a single jury panel of 5 jurors who score each entry on a scale of 1 to 7, viewing images on a computer monitor, sorted by last name within each medium category. Jurors score separately from various locations. On average 112 applications are submitted each year; about 75 artists are selected through the jury, with an additional 25 invited as exempt from jury.
Returning artists may be selected for having received an award, by the show director or board, or based on history of participation. The jury process is closed to observation.
Professional association · Winter Haven, FL, United States
A nonprofit uniting artists and community through exhibitions, classes, and events in Polk County, Florida.
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