CraftArt Festival Emerging Artist Program If artists have not had a solo show (outside of college) or participated in an outdoor art show, they are encouraged to apply to our Emerging Artist Program.Participating emerging artists will receive: 1O' x 1O' booth space, tent, table and chairs, a $450 value$15 per day for lunch, $30 valueSaturday evening artist receptionPhotography of work and headshotBusiness mentoring with renowned glass artist and gallery owner Duncan McClellan Emerging … [Read more...]
CraftArt Festival 2020
23rd Annual CraftArt Festival November 21 - 22, 2020 This two-day contemporary craft festival features the best fine craft artists in the country. An Emerging Artists Program includes mentoring, free booth rental, photography and postcards of their art and a meal stipend. Programming at the festival includes children’s educational art activities and an art demonstration tent. Direct link to CraftArt Festival on Zapplication HERE. EMERGING ARTISTS: Apply separately with an Emerging Artist … [Read more...]
CraftArt Festival 2018 hosted record-breaking crowds
More than 12,000 of St. Petersburg’s residents and visitors enjoyed the free 21st Annual CraftArt Festival held on Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, just outside the doors of the Florida CraftArt Gallery, at the crossroads of Central Avenue and 5th Street in Downtown St. Petersburg. CraftArt Festival 2018 was presented by the Red Apple Group. Collectors and art lovers were delighted by the creations of over 100 of the nation’s best contemporary fine craft artists, artist … [Read more...]
Become a CraftArt Sponsor
CraftArt Festival Sponsorship Florida CraftArt is a nonprofit organization representing the contemporary fine craft artists of Florida. Your support not only provides a venue for artists to sell their work, it also supports Florida CraftArt which is an integral part of the rich tapestry which is our arts and culture scene in downtown St. Petersburg. The annual CraftArt Festival is a two-day contemporary craft festival produced by Florida CraftArt, featuring the best fine craft artists in the … [Read more...]
Top Artists win Awards at CraftArt Festival 2017
The nation’s top contemporary craft artists came from 19 states to display and sell their creations at Florida CraftArt’s 20th Annual CraftArt Festival. The two-day festival, presented by RE/MAX METRO, was held on November 18 and 19, at Central Avenue and 5th Street in downtown St. Petersburg, kicks off the Holiday shopping season. The juried fine craft art festival features nationally established and emerging fine craft artists with handmade works in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, … [Read more...]
CraftArt Festival Sneak Peek at Artists 2017
Get a sneak peek at the artists of CraftArt Festival 2017, presented by RE/MAX METRO, is a destination for tourists and local visitors to enjoy a fun-filled, artful Florida weekend. Collectors and art lovers will be delighted by the artwork of over 120 of the nation’s best contemporary fine craft artists, artist demonstrations, food trucks, craft beers and a children’s activity tent sponsored by The Don Cesar. The two-day festival kicks off the Holiday shopping season and features … [Read more...]
20th Annual CraftArt Festival
Record-breaking crowds flock to the 20th Annual CraftArt Festival Thousands of people came to see the nation's top contemporary craft artists from 19 states to displaying and selling their creations at Florida CraftArt's 20th Annual CraftArt Festival. The two-day festival, presented by RE/MAX METRO, was held on November 18 and 19, at Central Avenue and 5th Street in downtown St. Petersburg. The juried fine craft art festival features nationally established and emerging fine craft artists with … [Read more...]
CraftArt Festival 2016
Top Artists win awards at CraftArt Festival 2016 - Click here for CraftArt 2017 The nation’s top contemporary craft artists came from 12 states and Europe to display and sell their creations at Florida CraftArt’s 19th Annual CraftArt Festival. The two-day festival, held on November 19 and 20, at Central Avenue and Fifth Street in downtown St. Petersburg, kicks off the Holiday shopping season. The juried fine craft art festival features nationally established and emerging fine … [Read more...]
