Ranked #16 in the nation by Sunshine Artist’s 200 Best, spotlighting subscribers’ most profitable shows!
The 46th Annual IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts is January 28, 29 and 30, 2022 in New Smyrna Beach, FL, RANKED NUMBER 16 in the NATION for Fine Art Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine! The event attracts 48,000+ arts enthusiasts, and has one of the best Patrons Programs in the Southeast, with 240 members who spend over $200,000 yearly on arts purchases at the Festival. In addition, $28,300 in prize money is awarded.
Event Location: Riverside Drive and Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Application Deadline: October 15, 2021 | Click here to apply
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Festival takes place on historic Canal Street and picturesque Riverside Drive adjacent to Riverside Park on the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway. New Smyrna Beach is located on Florida’s Central East Coast. All artists’ booths are located on the street. A food court, entertainment tent showcasing outstanding musical acts, student art exhibit and children’s art programs and face painting are featured in the park itself. Sponsors of the festival are in the park and on the street.
Event Hours:
Friday – January 28, 2022 | Artists Setup: 6 AM – 12:30 PM | Show: 1 PM – 5 PM
Saturday – January 29, 2022 | Show: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday- January 30, 2022 | Show: 10 AM – 4 PM
Deadline:
All applications must be submitted by October 15, 2021. Blind jurying will be completed no later than October 31, 2021. Notification of acceptance will be done by email no later than November 5, 2021. If you are accepted into the show, YOU MUST ACCEPT OUR INVITATION AND PAY YOUR BOOTH FEE BY DECEMBER 2, 2021.
Awards:
ACA Volunteer League Best of Show [1] $6,000
George and June Musson Award [1] $3,500
Award of Excellence [1] $2,500
Jim and Kim McNamara Award for Photography [1] $1,500
Award of Distinction [4] $800
Award of Commendation [6] $600
Judges’ Choice [5] $400
Award of Merit [12] $350
Award of Honor [6] $300
Patron’s Program:
IMAGES boasts one of the best Patrons Programs in the Southeast, with over 250 Patrons pre-committing to spending money on art at the Festival, demonstrating outstanding community support. Patron’s Choice Award ribbons are given to individuals or businesses who commit to spending a minimum of $200 on artwork at the festival. Patrons select work for purchase, then give the artist[s] a prestigious “Patron’s Choice Award” ribbon to be placed in his/her booth. The amount spent by the Patrons in 2020 exceeded $200,000!
IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts was named “Best Outdoor Art Festival” by Hometown News Readers. Thank you for your support!
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To become an IMAGES Patron, phone the IMAGES office at 386-423-4733 or click here to join online
