--- title: Victor Smith Law Group Central Park Art Festival description: >- Juried fine arts festival in Winter Haven, FL (Feb 6-7, 2027) with cash awards up to $4,000; $38 jury fee. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/ef84c6f6-28bb-432c-a2fe-bc2757c296d3' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-09-23' updatedAt: '2026-10-11' programType: Festival/fair organization: Ridge Art Association organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/ridge-art' deadline: '2027-01-05' entryFee: 38 USD location: 'Central Park, Winter Haven, FL, United States' isOnline: false compensationRange: >- Cash awards including Best of Show ($4,000), Judge's Choice, Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit, and Honorable Mention; purchase awards also offered. disciplines: - 2-d mixed media - 3-d mixed media - ceramics - digital art - drawing - fiber - furniture - glass - jewelry - painting (oil/acrylic) - painting (watercolor) - photography - sculpture - special - wood careerStages: - Emerging artist - Established --- # Victor Smith Law Group Central Park Art Festival **Hosted by:** Ridge Art Association **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Central Park, Winter Haven, FL, United States | **Deadline:** January 5, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $38 ## About This Program ### Summary **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. ### General Information **Juried Fine Arts Festival** - Best of Show – $4,000 - Judge's Choice (3) – $1,000 each - Awards of Excellence (4) – $500 each - Awards of Merit (5) – $200 each - Honorable Mention (5) – $100 each 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: - February 6, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - February 7, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Artist Set Up: Friday, February 6 after 2:00 PM Festival Fees: - Jury Fee: $38 (non-refundable) - Single Booth Fee: $198 - Double Booth Fee: $395 Absolutely no refunds will be given after January 20, 2027. ### Media Categories - 2-D Mixed Media - 3-D Mixed Media - Ceramics - Digital Art - Drawing - Fiber - Furniture - Glass - Jewelry - Painting (Oil/Acrylic) - Painting (Watercolor) - Photography - Sculpture - Special - Wood ### Rules and Regulations 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. ### Booth Information and Fees Standard Booth Fee: $198. Double Booth Fee: $395. ### Refund and Cancellation Policy No refunds on application fees. Booth fees are refundable until January 20, 2027. ### Jury Details 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. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established - **Disciplines:** 2-d mixed media, 3-d mixed media, ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, painting (oil/acrylic), painting (watercolor), photography, sculpture, special, wood - **Note:** 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. ### Additional Requirements - 4 images of work (a booth shot is required) - $38.00 non-refundable jury/application fee ## Compensation & Benefits Cash awards including Best of Show ($4,000), Judge's Choice, Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit, and Honorable Mention; purchase awards also offered. **Includes:** Prize 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. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 23, 2026 - **Deadline:** January 5, 2027 - **Program Start:** February 6, 2027 - **Program End:** February 7, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14831