Festivals 57th Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: September 7, 2026 – The Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, one of America’s most attended and respected art shows, is now accepting artist applications.
Each year, up to 235 artists are selected through a juried process to exhibit their work for art enthusiasts and vie for at least $92,000 in award money, including the $15,000 Raymond James Best of Show Award and an additional 38 awards. The Festival is free to the public and attracts an estimated 30,000 visitors.
The 57th Festival will be held at the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Tampa, Florida on Saturday, March 6 – March 7, 2027. The Festival is free to the public.
ELIGIBILITY
Artists participating in the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts must be 18 years of age or older as of the first day of the Festival. To be eligible for jury and awards, all work must be original, created by the artist within the 3 years prior to the Festival, signed by the artist and available for sale with the price clearly visible.
All exhibited artwork must be available for sale.
Accepted media includes ceramic, digital, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, watercolor, Sculpture, and more
AWARDS
Thirty-five artists will share in the $92,000 in prize money, including the $15,000 Raymond James Best in Show Award.
BOOTH DISPLAY
Regular booth spaces measure approximately 10′ deep x 10′ wide and double booth spaces measure approximately 10’ deep x 20’ wide.
APPLY ONLINE
Visit us online for complete details and easy online application. Also see sample of prior years art on our website.
The Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is one of America’s most attended and respected art shows. Apply today.
DATES
- September 7, 2026 (11:59pm): Deadline for complete applications to be submitted and for payment of the application fee.
- Mid-September 2026: A panel of four qualified selection jurors will evaluate all applications as part of the process for selecting and inviting artists to participate in the Festival.
- Late-September 2026: Invitations will be sent to selected artists.
- December 1, 2026: Deadline to accept invitation and for payment of the exhibition (booth) fee.
- January/February 2027: Information packets will be e-mailed to participating artists.
- January/Early-February 2027: Opening of the online booth request process. Booth assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
- March 4- March 5, 2027: Artist load-in and setup will occur. Artists will be required to check-in at a designated location prior to setup. Detailed information concerning artist check-in, load-in, setup, and load-out will be provided to participating artists prior to the Festival. Please note that the city of Tampa requires very strict planning for artist load-in. We are always trying to improve the process, but must do so pursuant to the City’s requirements.
- March 6 – March 7, 2027: The 57th Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
About:
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, Inc.(GFA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to producing an annual, premier juried outdoor art festival (the “Festival”) for the enjoyment and education of patrons, artists and guests as well as for the enhancement of the Tampa Bay area’s cultural arts.
The Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is one of the top outdoor, juried fine arts shows in the United States, showcasing a wide variety of art mediums and price points. We invite you to discover why this festival has been a must-see event for art lovers for more than 50 years.
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Tampa, FL 33679
info@gasparillaarts.com
813.876.1747
Above video is of last year event.
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