We are happy to announce our 13 selected Emerging Artists! Interested in sponsoring? Click below!
Sponsor an Emerging Artist
Rebecca Stevens 
Matthew Szidik 
Amy Sanders 
Calvin Quinn 
Dakota Parkinson 
Jennifer Kroeger
Gary Greer 
Jeff Goble 
Ethan Fielder 
Giana Eden 
Karen Brown 
Dan Alexander 
Lanny Brewster
Who qualifies as an Emerging Artist?
- Artists at the beginning of their professional career
(ages 18+) - Artists who have not participated in an outdoor art festival
- Artists who have never had a solo show
(excluding university shows) - Florida resident (at least 6 months of the year)
Participating Emerging Artist Package includes a $960.00 value!
- 10’x10’ booth, including tent, table, and chairs
- Business mentoring with Duncan McClellan (renowned glass artist and gallery owner)
- Daily lunch stipend
- A photo session with photographer Brian James (includes a professional headshot and photos of artwork)
- 400 printed postcards of artist’s work
- 100% of sales at the festival
The CraftArt Festival juror will judge and best Emerging Artist Ribbon Award will be presented.Â
Artists must submit three images and have the ability to produce a significant body of work to display at the CraftArt Festival. Artists’ work will be juried to ensure the quality of the show. All fine craft mediums are eligible: ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, sculpture, and wood.Â
Additional information about the CraftArt Festival is available by calling Janie Lorenz (727) 821-7391Â
