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ArtFest Fort Myers + Art Clubs = Art FUN!
Press Release: ArtFest + Art Clubs = Art FUN
Contact: Sharon McAllister
239-768-3602
email: info@ArtFestFortMyers.com
www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
Providing an art experience for after-school elementary students was a joint project of ArtFest Fort Myers, Edison State College and three pilot elementary schools. ArtFest provided funding, Edison State College student teachers provided the artistic supervision and inspiration and Heights, Villas and Tropic Isles Elementary Schools were the proving ground for a very successful first year program. “We were so pleased to give approximately 120 students a fabulous after-school opportunity to explore the arts during the spring semester,” said Sharon McAllister, ArtFest Executive Director. Holiday themed crafts, mask making, journaling, and creating rain sticks were just a few of the projects that children enjoyed. Pictured is Edison State College student teacher, Lyndsey Kelly with one of her after school artists.
Contact: Sharon McAllister
239-768-3602
email: info@ArtFestFortMyers.com
www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
Providing an art experience for after-school elementary students was a joint project of ArtFest Fort Myers, Edison State College and three pilot elementary schools. ArtFest provided funding, Edison State College student teachers provided the artistic supervision and inspiration and Heights, Villas and Tropic Isles Elementary Schools were the proving ground for a very successful first year program. “We were so pleased to give approximately 120 students a fabulous after-school opportunity to explore the arts during the spring semester,” said Sharon McAllister, ArtFest Executive Director. Holiday themed crafts, mask making, journaling, and creating rain sticks were just a few of the projects that children enjoyed. Pictured is Edison State College student teacher, Lyndsey Kelly with one of her after school artists.
ArtFest Fort Myers “Art Under 20 Winners”
ress Release: ArtFest Fort Myers “Art Under 20 Winners”
February 5 & 6, 2011
Contact: Sharon McAllister, Festival Director
239-768-3602
email: info@artfestfortmyers.com
www.artfestfortmyers.com
ArtFest Fort Myers Presents $6,500 in Cash Awards to Lee County High School Students.
ArtFest Fort Myers presented $6,500 in awards to Lee County high school students at the Art Under 20 Award Reception on February 24th. These extremely talented student artists won the top awards in “Art Under 20”, the high school fine art competition, which took place at ArtFest Fort Myers on February 5th & 6th.
At this season’s Art Under 20, three hundred and ten local high school students, from 14 Lee County high schools, entered artwork in the competition. The student art was exhibited at the fine art festival and was previewed by thousands of festival patrons. Art Under 20 judges, Claudia Goode and David Acevedo had the difficult task of selecting the winners from among these talented students.
Awards were given in the categories of Drawing, Photography, Painting, 3-Dimensional and Mixed Media. The cash award levels were $900 for Best of Show, $400 for First Place, $200 for Second Place, $100 for Third Place and $50 for Honorable Mention. Festival attendees voted for the People’s Choice winner, resulting in a $300 cash award. Through the generosity of the Fewster family, two additional awards were added to the competition this season: the Fewster Family Scholarship Award and the McBLT Ventures Art Teacher Award.
Art Under 20 Award Winners, School
BEST OF SHOW: Chloe Lewis, Cypress Lake High
PHOTOGRAPHY
1st: Jace Eddy, Canterbury
2nd: Zachary Philippon, North Fort Myers High
3rd: Rochelle Bovill, Riverdale High
PAINTING
1st: Kelsey Younger, Florida Virtual School
2nd: Kelly Bermudez, Lehigh High
3rd: Anna Craig, Cypress Lake High
DRAWING
1st: Krystal Smith, Mariner High
2nd: Leva Girdvainyte, Cape Coral High
3rd: Alisa Scribner, Mariner High
3-DIMENSIONAL
1st: Chloe Stairs, Lehigh High
2nd: Michael Enke, Jr., Island Coast High
3rd: Savannah Bonnette, Canterbury
MIXED MEDIA
1st: Andie Kunkel, Cypress Lake High
2nd: Jordan Carroll, Canterbury
3rd: Summer Slafer, Cape Coral High
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Taylor Roberts, Estero High
FEWSTER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Anna McClure, Mariner High
McBLT VENTURES ART TEACHER AWARD: Stephan Frank, Mariner High
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
1. Paula Aguilar, Riverdale High
2. Amy Arnold, North Fort Myers High
3. Melinda Krichbaum, North Fort Myers High
4. Daniela Martinez, North Fort Myers High
5. Autumn Baublis, Mariner High
6. Shannon Sass, Mariner High
7. Amanda Willis, North Fort Myers High
8. Esteban Artero, Fort Myers High
9. Sarah Peer, Mariner High
10. Emily Varner, Mariner High
11. Shion Kremer, Fort Myers High
12. Veronica Sereda, North Fort Myers High
13. Amber Dunlap, Lehigh High
14. Taylor Roberts, Estero High
15. Killian Muollo, Cape Coral High
16. Sammi Merritt, Cape Coral High
17. Justin Devine, Cypress Lake High
18. Santiago Yori, Cape Coral High
19. Brent Buell, Riverdale High
20. Suzie Shin, Canterbury
21. Christian Allison, Fort Myers High
22. Reshmie Punwasi, Fort Myers High
23. Sabrina Alonso, Riverdale High
24. Mason Bertsch, Riverdale High
25. Christina Hall, Estero High
26. Cathy Doan, Gateway Charter
February 5 & 6, 2011
Contact: Sharon McAllister, Festival Director
239-768-3602
email: info@artfestfortmyers.com
www.artfestfortmyers.com
ArtFest Fort Myers Presents $6,500 in Cash Awards to Lee County High School Students.
ArtFest Fort Myers presented $6,500 in awards to Lee County high school students at the Art Under 20 Award Reception on February 24th. These extremely talented student artists won the top awards in “Art Under 20”, the high school fine art competition, which took place at ArtFest Fort Myers on February 5th & 6th.
At this season’s Art Under 20, three hundred and ten local high school students, from 14 Lee County high schools, entered artwork in the competition. The student art was exhibited at the fine art festival and was previewed by thousands of festival patrons. Art Under 20 judges, Claudia Goode and David Acevedo had the difficult task of selecting the winners from among these talented students.
Awards were given in the categories of Drawing, Photography, Painting, 3-Dimensional and Mixed Media. The cash award levels were $900 for Best of Show, $400 for First Place, $200 for Second Place, $100 for Third Place and $50 for Honorable Mention. Festival attendees voted for the People’s Choice winner, resulting in a $300 cash award. Through the generosity of the Fewster family, two additional awards were added to the competition this season: the Fewster Family Scholarship Award and the McBLT Ventures Art Teacher Award.
Art Under 20 Award Winners, School
BEST OF SHOW: Chloe Lewis, Cypress Lake High
PHOTOGRAPHY
1st: Jace Eddy, Canterbury
2nd: Zachary Philippon, North Fort Myers High
3rd: Rochelle Bovill, Riverdale High
PAINTING
1st: Kelsey Younger, Florida Virtual School
2nd: Kelly Bermudez, Lehigh High
3rd: Anna Craig, Cypress Lake High
DRAWING
1st: Krystal Smith, Mariner High
2nd: Leva Girdvainyte, Cape Coral High
3rd: Alisa Scribner, Mariner High
3-DIMENSIONAL
1st: Chloe Stairs, Lehigh High
2nd: Michael Enke, Jr., Island Coast High
3rd: Savannah Bonnette, Canterbury
MIXED MEDIA
1st: Andie Kunkel, Cypress Lake High
2nd: Jordan Carroll, Canterbury
3rd: Summer Slafer, Cape Coral High
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Taylor Roberts, Estero High
FEWSTER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Anna McClure, Mariner High
McBLT VENTURES ART TEACHER AWARD: Stephan Frank, Mariner High
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
1. Paula Aguilar, Riverdale High
2. Amy Arnold, North Fort Myers High
3. Melinda Krichbaum, North Fort Myers High
4. Daniela Martinez, North Fort Myers High
5. Autumn Baublis, Mariner High
6. Shannon Sass, Mariner High
7. Amanda Willis, North Fort Myers High
8. Esteban Artero, Fort Myers High
9. Sarah Peer, Mariner High
10. Emily Varner, Mariner High
11. Shion Kremer, Fort Myers High
12. Veronica Sereda, North Fort Myers High
13. Amber Dunlap, Lehigh High
14. Taylor Roberts, Estero High
15. Killian Muollo, Cape Coral High
16. Sammi Merritt, Cape Coral High
17. Justin Devine, Cypress Lake High
18. Santiago Yori, Cape Coral High
19. Brent Buell, Riverdale High
20. Suzie Shin, Canterbury
21. Christian Allison, Fort Myers High
22. Reshmie Punwasi, Fort Myers High
23. Sabrina Alonso, Riverdale High
24. Mason Bertsch, Riverdale High
25. Christina Hall, Estero High
26. Cathy Doan, Gateway Charter
ArtFest Fort Myers Named in Top Twenty
Press Release: ArtFest Fort Myers Named in Top Twenty
Contact: Sharon McAllister
239-768-3602
email: info@ArtFestFortMyers.com
www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
ArtFest Fort Myers, the city’s premier juried fine art festival, was honored to receive an award from the Southeast Tourism Society. In competition with festivals and events throughout the southeastern U.S., ArtFest Fort Myers was recognized as one of the “Top Twenty” this season.
“ArtFest Fort Myers draws artists from across the country,” said Sharon McAllister, ArtFest Executive Director, “and it is thrilling to be acknowledged as an event with regional impact! Our reputation brings patrons from out of area, every year, and we are delighted to receive this acclamation.”
ArtFest Fort Myers is the annual juried fine art festival that takes place on Edwards Drive in downtown Fort Myers on February 5 & 6, 2011. This event brings 200 professional artists to downtown Fort Myers from across the county, hosts the largest high school art competition and exhibit in Lee County, and provides free interactive art experiences for children of all ages. To find out how you can enjoy ArtFest Fort Myers with all the celebrity VIP perks, contact us at info@ArtFestFortMyers.com www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
Contact: Sharon McAllister
239-768-3602
email: info@ArtFestFortMyers.com
www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
ArtFest Fort Myers, the city’s premier juried fine art festival, was honored to receive an award from the Southeast Tourism Society. In competition with festivals and events throughout the southeastern U.S., ArtFest Fort Myers was recognized as one of the “Top Twenty” this season.
“ArtFest Fort Myers draws artists from across the country,” said Sharon McAllister, ArtFest Executive Director, “and it is thrilling to be acknowledged as an event with regional impact! Our reputation brings patrons from out of area, every year, and we are delighted to receive this acclamation.”
ArtFest Fort Myers is the annual juried fine art festival that takes place on Edwards Drive in downtown Fort Myers on February 5 & 6, 2011. This event brings 200 professional artists to downtown Fort Myers from across the county, hosts the largest high school art competition and exhibit in Lee County, and provides free interactive art experiences for children of all ages. To find out how you can enjoy ArtFest Fort Myers with all the celebrity VIP perks, contact us at info@ArtFestFortMyers.com www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
ArtFest Fort Myers Selects Great Artists
News Release: ArtFest Fort Myers Selects Great Artists
Contact: Sharon McAllister
239-768-3602
email: info@ArtFestFortMyers.com
www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
WHAT: A juried fine art festival featuring 200 national artists, a high school art competition, interactive arts, children’s crafts, fine food and entertainment
WHEN: February 5 & 6, 2011, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm
Friday Night Party, February 4th from 5 – 10 PM (one block – free to public)
WHERE: Downtown Fort Myers on Edwards Drive between Heitman and Lee
COST: Free Admission
PARKING: Adjacent parking lots, street parking, and City Garages. Look for directional signs to convenient parking with free trolley service.
Over seven hundred and seventy artists, from across the U.S, and Canada sent in applications to be a part of ArtFest Fort Myers, Lee County’s premier fine art festival. In late September, a panel of five art professionals met at Edison State College to review all the applicants’ images and choose the top two hundred artists who will be exhibiting at ArtFest Fort Myers in February 2011. State of the art technology, generously made available by Edison State College, provided “larger than life” viewing of all the spectacular artwork images.
Representing 34 states and Canada, the highest scoring artists create work that reflects the excellence that had become a hallmark of this event. “This February, fifty-nine percent of the exhibiting artists will be brand new to our festival,” Sharon McAllister, Festival Director, explains. “We are very excited to have such a diverse and exciting group of talented artists joining us at ArtFest Fort Myers 2011."
Contact: Sharon McAllister
239-768-3602
email: info@ArtFestFortMyers.com
www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
WHAT: A juried fine art festival featuring 200 national artists, a high school art competition, interactive arts, children’s crafts, fine food and entertainment
WHEN: February 5 & 6, 2011, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm
Friday Night Party, February 4th from 5 – 10 PM (one block – free to public)
WHERE: Downtown Fort Myers on Edwards Drive between Heitman and Lee
COST: Free Admission
PARKING: Adjacent parking lots, street parking, and City Garages. Look for directional signs to convenient parking with free trolley service.
Over seven hundred and seventy artists, from across the U.S, and Canada sent in applications to be a part of ArtFest Fort Myers, Lee County’s premier fine art festival. In late September, a panel of five art professionals met at Edison State College to review all the applicants’ images and choose the top two hundred artists who will be exhibiting at ArtFest Fort Myers in February 2011. State of the art technology, generously made available by Edison State College, provided “larger than life” viewing of all the spectacular artwork images.
Representing 34 states and Canada, the highest scoring artists create work that reflects the excellence that had become a hallmark of this event. “This February, fifty-nine percent of the exhibiting artists will be brand new to our festival,” Sharon McAllister, Festival Director, explains. “We are very excited to have such a diverse and exciting group of talented artists joining us at ArtFest Fort Myers 2011."
ArtFest Fort Myers 2011
Contact: Sharon McAllister
239-768-3602
email: info@ArtFestFortMyers.com
www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
WHAT: A juried fine arts festival featuring 200 national artists, high school art competition, interactive arts, children’s crafts, fine food and entertainment
WHEN: ArtFest Fort Myers Feb 5 & 6, 2011, Sat. & Sun., 10 am - 5 pm
WHERE: Downtown Fort Myers on Edwards Drive between Heitman and Lee
COST: FREE admission
PARKING: Adjacent parking lots, street parking and City Garages are open. Look for our directional signs.
Bring the entire family to this fun free event and enjoy a day filled with inspiring art and so much more! ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier fine art festival, takes place in beautiful downtown Fort Myers on February 5 & 6, 2011. Every year, Fort Myers’ waterfront and green spaces are transformed into a beautiful, stress free, open air art gallery overflowing with exceptional artwork, great entertainment and fun children’s art activities.
NEW THIS SEASON, we will complimenting the monthly downtown Art Walk on Friday night, February 4th, by featuring 40+ festival artists and their fabulous artwork. Open to the public, this block long gallery under the stars is sure to delight the art lover in everyone. Plan to linger in our mini Bistro, over a nibble and a drink, as you also enjoy artful performances.
Over 200 artists gather from across the country and around the world, to dazzle, inspire, delight and entertain you. Majestic palms, continuous background music and savory food make the perfect backdrop for this fine art festival. Convenient and well-marked patron parking is abundant in adjacent city streets, parking lots and multi-story garages. It’s easy to find the art you love.
Be sure to arrive early to view some of the best art to be seen in Southwest Florida this season. Take time to visit with the artists, who are always on hand to discuss their work. Find out what inspires them and learn about their techniques. Unique sculpture, original oils, vibrant watercolor, dazzling jewelry, decorative ceramics, glittering glass, imaginative mixed media, fabulous metal, vivid photography, wonderful wood and remarkable fiber created by 200 talented artists provide something for everyone’s collection and budget. The quality of art is extraordinary, as only the best of the best are invited, after a panel of independent artists reviewed the work of the artists who applied for the festival.
Exciting components of ArtFest Fort Myers include:
- Art Under 20, the largest Lee County high school art competition and exhibition, provides talented student artists the unique opportunity to exhibit their work to 60,000 ArtFest Fort Myers patrons. $6,500 in cash prizes will be awarded to the best student artists.
- Kids@Art, a collaborative effort of ArtFest Fort Myers and The Alliance For The Arts, helps eager “weekend artists” of all ages to tap into their best creative selves. We provide the supplies and supervision to all who wish to make an artistic treasure to take home.
- The Young Art Collectors Gallery is the perfect place for children ages 6 to 12 to purchase artwork for only $5. Filled with wonderful items donated by festival artists, our “kids only” shopping zone fosters the development of future art patrons with an emphasis on fun.
- Visit the Youth Stage to enjoy a variety of free performances throughout the weekend. Among others, Florida Rep, Creative Theater Workshop, Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, and Celtic Arts dancers will be showcasing their talent.
- The art of bringing fun and fitness together is our specialty as we work with Art of the Olympians to get our families moving. Demonstrations with lots of audience participation will have everyone hopping.
- Have you been wondering if your youngster has a calling to be a violin virtuoso or a trumpet player in the marching band? The Southwest Florida Symphony will be on hand with their Petting Zoo, and getting bit by the music bug is your only worry. A variety of musical instruments will be available for all to play, with expert instruction on hand, courtesy of the Youth Symphony members
- Art experiences are “going to ground level” as we bring street chalk painting to ArtFest. Four local high schools teams plus two professional chalk art artists will be creating oversized art pieces over festival weekend.
ArtFest Fort Myers supports the visual arts and literacy in Lee County through a variety of special exhibits and programs:
- The Art Supply Grant Program invites Lee County public elementary school art teachers to apply for funds that can be tailored to each classroom’s specific need.
- The News-Press “Newspaper In Education Program” is supported through ArtFest Fort Myers Commemorative Poster sales. In 2009, over 246,000 local newspapers were delivered to Lee County classrooms as a direct result of festival poster sales.
- The Visiting Artist Program places festival artists in middle school art classrooms for a day, either before or after ArtFest Fort Myers, where they share their talents and life experiences with our students.
Some masterpieces take a lifetime to acquire. Find yours in a weekend at ArtFest Fort Myers, February 5th and 6th - 10am to 5pm - Edwards Drive, along the riverfront, downtown Fort Myers. Admission to ArtFest Fort Myers is FREE due to the generous support of its sponsors. Enjoy the show!
239-768-3602
email: info@ArtFestFortMyers.com
www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
WHAT: A juried fine arts festival featuring 200 national artists, high school art competition, interactive arts, children’s crafts, fine food and entertainment
WHEN: ArtFest Fort Myers Feb 5 & 6, 2011, Sat. & Sun., 10 am - 5 pm
WHERE: Downtown Fort Myers on Edwards Drive between Heitman and Lee
COST: FREE admission
PARKING: Adjacent parking lots, street parking and City Garages are open. Look for our directional signs.
Bring the entire family to this fun free event and enjoy a day filled with inspiring art and so much more! ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier fine art festival, takes place in beautiful downtown Fort Myers on February 5 & 6, 2011. Every year, Fort Myers’ waterfront and green spaces are transformed into a beautiful, stress free, open air art gallery overflowing with exceptional artwork, great entertainment and fun children’s art activities.
NEW THIS SEASON, we will complimenting the monthly downtown Art Walk on Friday night, February 4th, by featuring 40+ festival artists and their fabulous artwork. Open to the public, this block long gallery under the stars is sure to delight the art lover in everyone. Plan to linger in our mini Bistro, over a nibble and a drink, as you also enjoy artful performances.
Over 200 artists gather from across the country and around the world, to dazzle, inspire, delight and entertain you. Majestic palms, continuous background music and savory food make the perfect backdrop for this fine art festival. Convenient and well-marked patron parking is abundant in adjacent city streets, parking lots and multi-story garages. It’s easy to find the art you love.
Be sure to arrive early to view some of the best art to be seen in Southwest Florida this season. Take time to visit with the artists, who are always on hand to discuss their work. Find out what inspires them and learn about their techniques. Unique sculpture, original oils, vibrant watercolor, dazzling jewelry, decorative ceramics, glittering glass, imaginative mixed media, fabulous metal, vivid photography, wonderful wood and remarkable fiber created by 200 talented artists provide something for everyone’s collection and budget. The quality of art is extraordinary, as only the best of the best are invited, after a panel of independent artists reviewed the work of the artists who applied for the festival.
Exciting components of ArtFest Fort Myers include:
- Art Under 20, the largest Lee County high school art competition and exhibition, provides talented student artists the unique opportunity to exhibit their work to 60,000 ArtFest Fort Myers patrons. $6,500 in cash prizes will be awarded to the best student artists.
- Kids@Art, a collaborative effort of ArtFest Fort Myers and The Alliance For The Arts, helps eager “weekend artists” of all ages to tap into their best creative selves. We provide the supplies and supervision to all who wish to make an artistic treasure to take home.
- The Young Art Collectors Gallery is the perfect place for children ages 6 to 12 to purchase artwork for only $5. Filled with wonderful items donated by festival artists, our “kids only” shopping zone fosters the development of future art patrons with an emphasis on fun.
- Visit the Youth Stage to enjoy a variety of free performances throughout the weekend. Among others, Florida Rep, Creative Theater Workshop, Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, and Celtic Arts dancers will be showcasing their talent.
- The art of bringing fun and fitness together is our specialty as we work with Art of the Olympians to get our families moving. Demonstrations with lots of audience participation will have everyone hopping.
- Have you been wondering if your youngster has a calling to be a violin virtuoso or a trumpet player in the marching band? The Southwest Florida Symphony will be on hand with their Petting Zoo, and getting bit by the music bug is your only worry. A variety of musical instruments will be available for all to play, with expert instruction on hand, courtesy of the Youth Symphony members
- Art experiences are “going to ground level” as we bring street chalk painting to ArtFest. Four local high schools teams plus two professional chalk art artists will be creating oversized art pieces over festival weekend.
ArtFest Fort Myers supports the visual arts and literacy in Lee County through a variety of special exhibits and programs:
- The Art Supply Grant Program invites Lee County public elementary school art teachers to apply for funds that can be tailored to each classroom’s specific need.
- The News-Press “Newspaper In Education Program” is supported through ArtFest Fort Myers Commemorative Poster sales. In 2009, over 246,000 local newspapers were delivered to Lee County classrooms as a direct result of festival poster sales.
- The Visiting Artist Program places festival artists in middle school art classrooms for a day, either before or after ArtFest Fort Myers, where they share their talents and life experiences with our students.
Some masterpieces take a lifetime to acquire. Find yours in a weekend at ArtFest Fort Myers, February 5th and 6th - 10am to 5pm - Edwards Drive, along the riverfront, downtown Fort Myers. Admission to ArtFest Fort Myers is FREE due to the generous support of its sponsors. Enjoy the show!
ArtFest Fort Myers Wins Award
Press Release: ArtFest Fort Myers Wins Award
Contact: Sharon McAllister
239-768-3602
email: info@ArtFestFortMyers.com
www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
ArtFest Fort Myers, the city’s premier juried fine art festival, was honored to receive an award at the recent Florida Festival & Events Association Convention. In competition with festivals and events throughout the state, ArtFest Fort Myers was recognized as “The Best” for the 2010 ArtFest Fort Myers Sponsor Report. This hard cover publication, created in-house, captures all the excitement of the 2010 festival in a wonderful combination of event images and facts.
“The Florida Festival & Events Association Convention is such a great opportunity for professional growth,” said Sharon McAllister, ArtFest Executive Director. “To be recognized by our peers, in addition to all the educational and networking sessions, is like icing on the cake!”
ArtFest Fort Myers is the annual juried fine art festival that takes place on Edwards Drive in downtown Fort Myers on February 5 & 6, 2011. This event brings 200 professional artists to downtown Fort Myers from across the county, hosts the largest high school art competition and exhibit in Lee County, and provides free interactive art experiences for children of all ages. To find out how you can enjoy ArtFest Fort Myers with all the celebrity VIP perks.
Contact: Sharon McAllister
239-768-3602
email: info@ArtFestFortMyers.com
www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
ArtFest Fort Myers, the city’s premier juried fine art festival, was honored to receive an award at the recent Florida Festival & Events Association Convention. In competition with festivals and events throughout the state, ArtFest Fort Myers was recognized as “The Best” for the 2010 ArtFest Fort Myers Sponsor Report. This hard cover publication, created in-house, captures all the excitement of the 2010 festival in a wonderful combination of event images and facts.
“The Florida Festival & Events Association Convention is such a great opportunity for professional growth,” said Sharon McAllister, ArtFest Executive Director. “To be recognized by our peers, in addition to all the educational and networking sessions, is like icing on the cake!”
ArtFest Fort Myers is the annual juried fine art festival that takes place on Edwards Drive in downtown Fort Myers on February 5 & 6, 2011. This event brings 200 professional artists to downtown Fort Myers from across the county, hosts the largest high school art competition and exhibit in Lee County, and provides free interactive art experiences for children of all ages. To find out how you can enjoy ArtFest Fort Myers with all the celebrity VIP perks.
CALL FOR ARTISTS – ARTFEST FORT MYERS 2011
What: ArtFest Fort Myers 11th annual downtown Fort Myers juried fine art festival showcases the work of 200 fine artists and fine craftsmen and also includes great food, continuous entertainment, children’s Art Yard and Art Under 20, a high school art competition.
Festival Dates: February 5 & 6, 2011
How: Find out how to apply, on-line, for ArtFest Fort Myers 2011, by emailing info@ArtFestFortMyers.com or go to our web site at www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
Application Deadline: September 17, 2010
ArtFest Fort Myers, the 11th annual downtown Fort Myers outdoor juried fine art festival, announces a “Call for Artists”. This juried art show features the work of 200 fine artists in an exceptional community effort. All artwork exhibited must be created solely by the displaying artists. Entries are accepted in 16 categories: Ceramics, Digital, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media 2-D, Mixed Media 3-D, Painting-Watercolor, Painting-Oil/Acrylic, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wearable and Wood. Artists are selected to participate through a jury rating of artistic conception, originality and workmanship. Cash prizes totaling $5,000 will be awarded at the festival.
ArtFest Fort Myers also celebrates art in the community with:
Kids @ Art, an interactive arts/crafts area for children, plus a “children only” shopping gallery (sponsored by Publix Super Markets)
Art Under 20, an exhibition and competition for Lee County high school students, offering cash awards
For an Artist Application, contact ArtFest Fort Myers at 239-768-3602, email info@ArtFestFortMyers.com or visit our web site at www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
Festival Dates: February 5 & 6, 2011
How: Find out how to apply, on-line, for ArtFest Fort Myers 2011, by emailing info@ArtFestFortMyers.com or go to our web site at www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
Application Deadline: September 17, 2010
ArtFest Fort Myers, the 11th annual downtown Fort Myers outdoor juried fine art festival, announces a “Call for Artists”. This juried art show features the work of 200 fine artists in an exceptional community effort. All artwork exhibited must be created solely by the displaying artists. Entries are accepted in 16 categories: Ceramics, Digital, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media 2-D, Mixed Media 3-D, Painting-Watercolor, Painting-Oil/Acrylic, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wearable and Wood. Artists are selected to participate through a jury rating of artistic conception, originality and workmanship. Cash prizes totaling $5,000 will be awarded at the festival.
ArtFest Fort Myers also celebrates art in the community with:
Kids @ Art, an interactive arts/crafts area for children, plus a “children only” shopping gallery (sponsored by Publix Super Markets)
Art Under 20, an exhibition and competition for Lee County high school students, offering cash awards
For an Artist Application, contact ArtFest Fort Myers at 239-768-3602, email info@ArtFestFortMyers.com or visit our web site at www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
ArtFest Fort Myers Wins Chrysalis Award
WHAT: A juried fine arts festival featuring 200 national artists, high school art competition, interactive arts, children’s crafts, fine food and entertainment
WHEN: Feb 5 & 6, 2011, Sat. & Sun., 10 am - 5 pm
WHERE: Downtown Fort Myers on Edwards Drive between Heitman and Lee
COST: FREE admission
PARKING: Adjacent parking lots, street parking and City Garages are open. Look for our directional signs.
ArtFest Fort Myers is the recent recipient of the Visitor & Convention Bureau and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber Chrysalis Award for Sales and Marketing. Designed to foster a stronger alliance between the tourism industry and the county’s business community, this award program received a total of sixty nominations for six award categories.
“We are very proud to be recognized for our efforts in bringing residents, visitors and fabulous artists to our community,” said Sharon McAllister, ArtFest Fort Myers Executive Director. “Art and cultural experiences are an important and integral part of this area’s quality of life and our event clearly brings a diversity of people together in celebration of the arts.”
“We could not have won this honor without the support of our many media partners, headed up by The News-Press, WINK-TV, and Florida Weekly or the Tourist and Development Council, who has been a steadfast supporter our mission. Janine Giovinazzi Vitanza, dzine studio, is the talented designer who works with us each year to create the ArtFest Fort Myers marketing materials. The success of our efforts is the result of the teamwork of many dedicated community members!”
ArtFest Fort Myers is the annual juried fine art festival that takes place on Edwards Drive in downtown Fort Myers on February 5 & 6, 2011. This event brings 200 professional artists to downtown Fort Myers from across the county, hosts the largest high school art competition and exhibit in Lee County, and provides free interactive art experiences for children of all ages. For more information, contact us at info@ArtFestFortMyers.com
WHEN: Feb 5 & 6, 2011, Sat. & Sun., 10 am - 5 pm
WHERE: Downtown Fort Myers on Edwards Drive between Heitman and Lee
COST: FREE admission
PARKING: Adjacent parking lots, street parking and City Garages are open. Look for our directional signs.
ArtFest Fort Myers is the recent recipient of the Visitor & Convention Bureau and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber Chrysalis Award for Sales and Marketing. Designed to foster a stronger alliance between the tourism industry and the county’s business community, this award program received a total of sixty nominations for six award categories.
“We are very proud to be recognized for our efforts in bringing residents, visitors and fabulous artists to our community,” said Sharon McAllister, ArtFest Fort Myers Executive Director. “Art and cultural experiences are an important and integral part of this area’s quality of life and our event clearly brings a diversity of people together in celebration of the arts.”
“We could not have won this honor without the support of our many media partners, headed up by The News-Press, WINK-TV, and Florida Weekly or the Tourist and Development Council, who has been a steadfast supporter our mission. Janine Giovinazzi Vitanza, dzine studio, is the talented designer who works with us each year to create the ArtFest Fort Myers marketing materials. The success of our efforts is the result of the teamwork of many dedicated community members!”
ArtFest Fort Myers is the annual juried fine art festival that takes place on Edwards Drive in downtown Fort Myers on February 5 & 6, 2011. This event brings 200 professional artists to downtown Fort Myers from across the county, hosts the largest high school art competition and exhibit in Lee County, and provides free interactive art experiences for children of all ages. For more information, contact us at info@ArtFestFortMyers.com