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Southwest Florida Art Festivals & Fairs Schedule 2011-2012

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Jan. 14-15, 2012
Feb. 11-12, 2012
Mar. 10-11, 2012

Sunshine Artists National Rating: #11 & #27
The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs presents three fine arts / fine crafts festivals each year at the Promenade at Bonita Bay. Enjoy the artworks of 211 National and International artists plus the ambiance of the Promenade while supporting the many programs of the Center for the Arts. Our commitment to presenting quality artwork and a pleasant experience to the patrons has resulted in the highest ratings by the National ranking services. View and buy artworks directly from the artists who produce the work.

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Feb 11-12, 2012

Join us Valentine's Day Weekend for an incredible art show as we team up with the American Cancer Society to raise money to support a wonderful cause. Coconut Point will host the 6th Annual Coconut Point Art Festival. Fine art, music and more will occupy the streets for two fun-filled days. Grab your sunscreen and walking shoes to stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more.

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Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2012

Kick off your New Year at the Coconut Point New Years Weekend Art Festival! Coconut Point will host the Coconut Point Art Festival. This show is being produced by Howard Alan Events, the same producer of the event that takes place in Coconut Point in February. Fine art, music and more will occupy the streets for two fun-filled days. Grab your sunscreen and walking shoes to stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more.

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Nov. 5-6, 2011
Jan. 7-8, 2012

The Estero Fine Art Show™ happens twice annually in the fall and in the winter. Upcoming dates are November 5 & 6, 2011; the 8th Bi-Annual Estero Fine Art Show is January 7 & 8, 2012. Juried by art professionals, this high quality fine art & craft event brings world-renowned & top notch local artists to sell their paintings, clay, glass, sculpture, wood, fiber, jewelry, photography and more at Miromar Outlet Mall. All work is original and hand made by the artist who is present at the show and happy to answer any questions about their work. You will see artists at this event that you do not see at other Florida shows. Live art demonstrations allow many opportunities for the patrons to be able to understand the processes that the artists’ go through to create their specific medium. There is also live entertainment, which does not interfere with patron and artist. Our goal is to create an atmosphere that enhances the artwork and creates a relaxing environment for art lovers.

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Feb. 4-5, 2012

ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier art festival takes place downtown Fort Myers on February 4 & 5, 2012 from 10 to 5 each day. Each year Fort Myers’ only free, two day art extravaganza, decorates our downtown with exceptional artwork, entertainment and children’s art activities. Attendees enjoy and purchase artwork in a variety of mediums and prices from nationally recognized artists from across the country and around the world. Its better than a gallery – there is lots of variety – you can talk to the artists – you can view the work of over 200 fine artists in a single weekend – you can introduce your children to the magic of original art.

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Oct. 8, 2011
Nov. 5, 2011
Dec. 3, 2011
Jan. 7, 2012
Feb. 4, 2012
Mar. 3, 2012
Apr. 7, 2012

The Saturday Fort Myers Art Fair is held the Saturday after the first Friday Art Walk, 11am -4pm, each month from October 2011 to April 2012. This year, the Saturday Art Fair will take place just steps from the broad Caloosahatchee River along First, Dean, Lee and Jackson Streets in the completely refurbished and restored downtown Fort Myers River District. These bricked thoroughfares with wide sidewalks are dotted by some of the River District’s best galleries and boutiques, including Coloring the World Gallery (on Dean, right), Green-n-Groovy Gallery and Eco-Boutique, Arts for ACT Gallery and the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.

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Nov. 19-20, 2011

Boulderbrook Productions puts on 4 festivals in Estero and Naples during the fall/winter season. The first (Dec. 3-4) will be at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero, which gives festival-goers a tremendous venue for combining their holiday shopping with an art fix. In January, the Collection at Vanderbilt (directly across from Tiburon Golf Course) will be the site for the Naples Masters Winter Art Festival. Inspired by classic Mediterranean architecture with pedestrian-friendly covered walkways, casual fine dining, and unique boutiques, the Collection at Vanderbilt is an ideal location for an art fair. In February, it's the Ole Art & Jazz Festival at Lely Resort, with the Naples Masters Art Festival returning in March to the Collection at Vanderbilt.

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Mar. 3-4, 2012
Mar. 31-Apr. 1, 2012

The Art League of Marco Island has three art festivals scheduled this winter, beginning with the 42nd National Fine Art Show on Feb. 4-5. That's followed by their Fine Art & Craft Fair on March 3-4, with the League's festival season ending with another Fine Art & Craft Fair on March 31 and April 1st.

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Mar. 31-Apr. 1, 2012

Another Boulderbrook production, this festival is limited to 70 of the finest artists from across the nation who will be exhibiting fantastic jewelry, paintings, prints, hand-blown glass, ceramics and wearable art. Boulderbrook touts this as a "Best of the Best" show, "gathering the best artists who visit southwest Florida. Artists will even bring pieces to residents' homes after hours to see if it is the perfect piece for their space.

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Feb. 4-5, 2012

The Art League of Marco Island has three art festivals scheduled this winter, beginning with the 42nd National Fine Art Show on Feb. 4-5. That's followed by their Fine Art & Craft Fair on March 3-4, with the League's festival season ending with another Fine Art & Craft Fair on March 31 and April 1st.

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Feb. 12-13, 2012

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Feb. 23-28, 2012

Art Naples, a dynamic event in beautiful Southwest Florida presents over 45 international art dealers and special exhibitions from Europe, Latin America, United States, Asia as well as leading Southwest Florida contemporary dealers representing over 1200 works of art by 300 artists spanning both 20th and 21st century. The fair will feature paintings, sculpture, photography, design, fine art glass, video and installations from a bevy of established museum collected artists as well as some of today’s most promising emerging artists. All of the works of art are for sale.

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Mar. 24-25, 2012

Sunshine Artists National Rating: #24
In partnership with the Naples Chamber of Commerce, the Naples Art Association hosts one of the last major art festivals of the winter season. The festival is nestled in the upscale Fifth Avenue South shopping and dining district, with easy access to parking and other resources.

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Jan. 7-8, 2012

Sunshine Artists National Rating: #62
Start your new year with this wonderful, well established art festival. Ranked #59 in the U.S. by Sunshine Artist Magazine, this fine arts fair draws over 250 professional artists from around the country. Held in the heart of Downtown Naples, on prestigious 5th Avenue South, this festival is hosted by the Naples Art Association in partnership with the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce.

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Mar. 3-4, 2012

Sunshine Artists National Rating: #75
This juried festival showcases works in all media by 125 artists from across the country. Festival guests enjoy not only fine art but fine dining as well. Two parking garages accommodate. Featuring two parking garages accommodate guests.

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Nov. 5, 2011
Dec. 3, 2011
Jan. 7, 2012
Feb. 4, 2012
Mar. 3, 2012
Apr. 7, 2012

Art in the Park started in 1957. After many location moves through its years, it found its home on Park Street alongside The von Liebig Art Center. The Naples Art Association hosts this juried outdoor art show which is held on the first Saturday of each month from November through April. The show hours are 10 am until 4 pm.

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Oct. 29, 2011
Nov. 12, 2011
Dec. 10, 2011
Jan. 14, 2012
Feb. 11, 2012
Mar. 10, 2012
Apr. 14, 2012

Started in 1967, the Naples Artcrafters has been part of the southwest Florida art scene for 42 years. For more than 40 years, the Naples Artcrafters have been putting on fine art and craft shows. Its members include painters, potters, jewelers and just about every other artistic discipline imaginable. The group holds shows in Cambier Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of every month from October through April. The event and parking are free.

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Nov. 26-27, 2011

The Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center is proud to host 5 national fine art and fine craft festivals in the Naples area during the 2011 – 2012 season. Artists from all over the United States apply for participation in our festivals.

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Feb. 23-28, 2012

Sunshine Artists National Rating: #55
This fair brings 60 - 70 carefully selected, prestigious art, antique, and jewelry dealers of the highest caliber from around the world to Southwest Florida for the first time in a spectacular setting consistent with the other major IFAE international events in Palm Beach, London and Miami. The fair will take place in a newly renovated 55,000 square foot facility designated the Naples International Pavilion and is consistent in size with the original International Pavilion in Palm Beach where the Palm Beach International Art & Antique Fair began in 1997.

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Jan. 28-29, 2012
Mar. 17-18, 2012

Hundreds of the area’s finest — and other nationally known — artists will descend on Naples beginning Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, to sell their wares at the Naples Invitational Art Fest in Fleischmann Park. The annual show offers an opportunity to browse and purchase fine art including oil, acrylic and water color paintings, blown glass, turned wood pieces, sculptures, jewelry, and a variety of mixed media.

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Jan. 21-22, 2012
Mar 3-4, 2012

Boulderbrook Productions puts on 4 festivals in Estero and Naples during the fall/winter season. The first (Dec. 3-4) will be at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero, which gives festival-goers a tremendous venue for combining their holiday shopping with an art fix. In January, the Collection at Vanderbilt (directly across from Tiburon Golf Course) will be the site for the Naples Masters Winter Art Festival. Inspired by classic Mediterranean architecture with pedestrian-friendly covered walkways, casual fine dining, and unique boutiques, the Collection at Vanderbilt is an ideal location for an art fair. In February, it's the Ole Art & Jazz Festival at Lely Resort, with the Naples Masters Art Festival returning in March to the Collection at Vanderbilt.

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Feb. 25-26, 2012

Sunshine Artists National Rating: #10
Consistently voted among the top 10 art festivals in the country, the Naples National Art Festival was ranked 9th best in 2010 by Sunshine Artist Magazine. A competitive, juried event, this fine art and fine craft festival showcases the talents of over 260 artists. The festival is held in scenic Cambier Park and along 8th Street South, one block from Downtown Naples’ premiere shopping and dining district.

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Feb. 18-19, 2012

Boulderbrook Productions puts on 4 festivals in Estero and Naples during the fall/winter season. The first (Dec. 3-4) will be at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero, which gives festival-goers a tremendous venue for combining their holiday shopping with an art fix. In January, the Collection at Vanderbilt (directly across from Tiburon Golf Course) will be the site for the Naples Masters Winter Art Festival. Inspired by classic Mediterranean architecture with pedestrian-friendly covered walkways, casual fine dining, and unique boutiques, the Collection at Vanderbilt is an ideal location for an art fair. In February, it's the Ole Art & Jazz Festival at Lely Resort, with the Naples Masters Art Festival returning in March to the Collection at Vanderbilt.

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Feb. 18-19, 2012

There will be over 100 juried artists and craftsmen showing their wares 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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Nov. 25-26, 2011

Because of its picturesque setting and temperate climate this time of year, this art festival attracts approximately 75 premier artists from across the country. Visitors have the opportunity to interact with the artists, learn what inspired them, and discover the techniques they used to make their artworks and wares. Along with traditional original oils and acrylics on canvas, museum board and wood panel, festival-goers will find watercolors, drawings, pastels, photography, pottery and ceramics, fiber art, glass art, metal sculpture, handmade Tiffany-style lamps and handcrafted jewelry. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Besides fine art, this festival also features gourmet food booths and live entertainment. Trip Advisor has named Sanibel as the #2 vacation destination.

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