invites you to apply to be a part of our 2027 festival.

Application Deadline: October 1, 2026

January 22, 23 & 24, 2027

Riverside Drive - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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JOIN US IN 2027 FOR AN OUTSTANDING FESTIVAL

In 2027, IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts will present 225 artists from 32 states and Canada! The weekend of festivities includes fine art, live music, demonstrations, Patron program, festival menu, spirit garden, student art exhibit, and a creative education tent with hands-on art projects.

The Festival of the Arts, ranked #16 nationwide in the Fine Arts Festival category of Sunshine Artist magazine

OVER 250 PATRONS WITH OVER $200,000 SPENT!

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 2026 exceeded $200,000!

A PERFECT LOCATION IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA

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.

AWARDS TOTALING $26,500.00

• Best of Show [1] ........................................................ $5,000
• 1st George and June Musson Award [1] ........................... $3,500
• 2nd Buddy Davenport State Farm Award of Excellence [1] .... $2,500
• 3rd Place in honor of Joey Twardowsz [1] ........................ $2,000
• Iris Legacy Award [1] ..................................................... $200
• Awards of Merit (14 in 2D / 14 in 3D) [28] ........................... $400
• ACA Volunteer League Choice Awards ....(1 in 2D $500/ 1in 3D $500)

IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts

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