February 13 - 14, 2027

The Rotary Club of Sanibel Island, Florida Presents their 44th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair

(APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2026 | Notification 12-22-2026)

Over 6500 Shoppers and AMAZING ARTISTS Promise To Make This Year's Show One of the BEST Ever!

There will be 80 juried artists and craftsmen showing their work at the Fair this year, making this event the perfect place to find that next unique piece you’ve needed for your home, your collection or for the perfect gift. Artists from around the country will be there with unique gifts, wearable art, sculpture, paintings, photography, wood working, painted furniture, jewelry and much, much more. Bring your family, your friends and your out-of-town guests – they’re all sure to have a great time exploring the treasures of the Art Fair.

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Awards Will Be Given In Three Categories

• 2-Dimensional, 3- Dimensional, and Creative Crafts
• Best of show – Special engraved award + $500 + Unjuried entry to the subsequent show
• 1st— Ribbon + $400.00 + Unjuried entry to the subsequent show
• 2nd — Ribbon + $235.00 + Unjuried entry to the subsequent show
• 3rd — Ribbon + $115.00 + Unjuried entry to subsequent show
• 2 Honorable Mention — Ribbons + Unjuried entry to subsequent show

WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?

• We are the premier Arts & Crafts Festival in SW Florida enjoying our 44th continuous year of growth and success.
• We have 80 juried artists (last show 200 applied) and expect 6,500 visitors, affluent sophisticated art buyers. Many artists tell us this is their best show of the year.
• President's Day weekend is the pinnacle of our busy winter tourist season. Visitors from all over the world crowd Sanibel's internationally famous pristine white sand beaches.
• We award cash prizes and treat artists like royalty with refreshments, booth sitters, indoor bathrooms and special service.
• Sanibel Island is one of the most affluent areas on Florida's Southwest Coast!

This highly regarded juried festival offers you the opportunity to present your fine art and fine crafts in an idyllic setting during the busiest time of the winter season. President’s Day weekend is the pinnacle of our busy winter tourist season. Visitors from all over the world crowd Sanibel’s internationally famous pristine white sand beaches, including the affluent, sophisticated art buyers you will meet at the Art Festival. This is a great opportunity to share your art with folks who will truly value and treasure it for years to come. Sanibel and Captiva Islands rank among the nation’s top destinations for upper-income visitors and seasonal residents. The consistently high quality of the work exhibited at the Art Festival attracts knowledgeable art lovers and buyers. This festival has all the characteristics for success: location, venue, audience and ambiance equal to the top-ranked outdoor shows nationwide!

This show is a fundraising project of the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva. There are no professional promoters involved and is conducted by a 100% volunteer crew. ALL net proceeds go to charity.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOW

• SHOW FEE: $500.00
• JURY FEE: $35.00 
• ATTENDANCE: 6,500

• AWARDS: CASH PRIZES
• DEADLINE: 11/30/2026
• 85+ JURIED EXHIBITORS

CONTACT US:

Please visit our website www.sanibelartfair.com

While you're there, join our mailing list, apply online and get detailed show information.

 

 Need even more information?

Contact (239) 427-1909 or send an email to applications@sanibelartfair.com