There’s still time to apply to the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF) presented by Terra! From now until Sept. 17, CGAF is accepting applications from artists around the world for participation in the upcoming 55th edition of this signature event.
The arts festival will take place Feb. 17-19, 2018 and will feature works in clay, watercolor, sculpture, painting, photography, jewelry and metalwork, fiber, mixed media, print making and drawing, glass and wood.
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is a juried arts festival, and one of the largest and most prestigious fine art exhibitions in the United States, attracting an estimated 100,000 people annually.
This award-winning arts festival is located along scenic Biscayne Bay on the trendy streets of Coconut Grove, one of Miami’s most unique and historic neighborhoods. Coconut Grove has long been a hub of artistic talents, architecture and culture with its diverse residents and continuous waves of visitors.
Artists will be able to meet and talk to potential art buyers who attend the festival from throughout South Florida and around the world. Participating artists also will receive daily complimentary coffee, pastries and lunch. The Coconut Grove Arts Festival provides booth sitting and 24-hour security to protect the safety of artists and their collections.
Interested artists may apply online at www.CGAF.com. There is an application fee of $55.
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is produced by the Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proceeds help fund year-round arts programs. The association also maintains the Gallery @ CGAF and presents special exhibitions throughout the year from its location at the Mayfair in the Grove. Since its inception in 1963, the association has awarded hundreds of scholarships to students who attend fine arts programs in local schools.
For more information, visit www.CGAF.com.
