Event History
Celebrating its 33rd year!! The Arts Council of Martin County invites artists working in 2D and 3D mediums to participate as an exhibitor at ArtsFest on February 8 & 9, 2020. ArtsFest has become one of the Treasure Coast’s most beloved and best-attended community events with a reputation for having the best artists, as compared to other shows in the community, and provides significant financial support to the Arts Council of Martin County’s efforts to support the entire cultural sector. ArtsFest Stuart was chosen as a Southeast Tourism Society "Top 20 Event" in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019! ArtsFest showcases fine artists hailing from all around the country in the juried art show, and talented musicians with local and regional followings. We offer a beautiful subtropical setting in scenic Memorial Park in Downtown Stuart. As a community-based arts organization, we seek to shine a spotlight on the many cultural assets in our community and bring fun, hands-on, free activities to the young people who attend. ArtsFest attracts art patrons, residents and visitors to the City of Stuart during Florida's busy winter season.
Copyright Policy
All work must be original, handcrafted work. Artist guarantees the accuracy of the description (technique, materials, and process) of the works presented and the authenticity of the work as the creation of their own hands. Co-artists must describe their collaboration. ABSOLUTELY NO BUY/SELL.
Thank you for your interest in applying to ArtsFest 2020 on February 8 & 9. ArtsFest is designed for artists who create and execute original, professional quality work. The ArtsFest Staff and Committee will monitor the show for misrepresentation and to ensure compliance with the rules and standards. Artists will be required to remove all work that is questionable and/or not in compliance. Continued violation of the rules or failure to cooperate with ArtsFest Staff and Committee may result in expulsion from the show and ineligibility for future shows.
1. Artists may exhibit artwork only in the category/medium in which he/she was accepted.
2. Only artists accepted in the Jewelry category may exhibit or sell jewelry. All jewelry regardless of materials must be entered in the Jewelry category.
3. All work must be original, handcrafted work. Artist guarantees the accuracy of the description (technique, materials, and process) of the works presented and the authenticity of the work as the creation of their own hands. Co-artists must describe their collaboration.
4. ABSOLUTELY NO BUY/SELL. Anyone reported and confirmed as selling anything purchased for resale will be asked to pack up and leave the show immediately,
5. An Artist Statement must be provided on application, posted in each booth, and must be present during judging.
6. All artists are required to check in at Artist Check-In before setting up their booth. Picture ID will be required upon arrival.
7. Artists accepted for participation MUST be in attendance during the entire show. No agents, dealers, apprentices, employees or representatives may attend in place of the artist(s).
8. Accepted artists may not exhibit in other shows during the dates of ArtsFest.
9. Only one artist may display per booth unless the work produced is a collaboration of two artists. All work displayed MUST be produced by the exhibiting artist or a two-person team collaboration and MUST be consistent with the images submitted. Work produced by apprentices or employees is unacceptable.
10. Artists who sell their entire body of artwork must remain with their booth for the duration of the show.
11. Unless requested to do so, or granted permission by the festival director, artists may not break down displays/booths or depart before closing time on any day of the show. Any artist doing so will not be allowed to return the following day or to future shows.
12. Displaying ribbons and awards from other shows is not allowed.
13. FINE CRAFT FABRICATION: All fine craft, including Ceramics, Fiber Art, Glass, Sculpture, and Wood, must be original and created by hand. No assemblages of commercially produced materials shall be accepted in any category. After judging for selection, we may request additional information from some potential participants, including photographs documenting materials, process, and methods used to create the work to be shown, and the craftsperson in the process of creating the craft. Hand-painted furniture will be placed into the Mixed Media category unless the furniture was also crafted by the artist’s hand.
14. FINE ART REPRODUCTION POLICY: Fine Art Reproductions of original paintings, pastels, drawings, collage or mixed media may be exhibited if they are of professional quality, printed in limited editions in reasonable numbers, signed and numbered on the front of each piece. Hand-embellished or textured reproductions must be shown and labeled as such: they MAY NOT be represented as originals. No merchandise such as coffee cups, note cards, calendars, posters, t-shirts, or other items mass produced from an original piece of artwork will be permitted.
