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The Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF) is gearing up for an exceptional 2025 edition, driven by a high level of interest from the artist community. With nearly 1,000 applications received, the rigorous evaluation process is now concluding, positioning the Festival as one of the nation’s most sought-after outdoor arts events.
Following the close of the artist application period on September 23, CGAF’s distinguished immediately engaged in the meticulous task of selecting the final group of 240 artists for the 2025 show. These artists, representing both local and international talent, will showcase their work during next year’s, held over Presidents’ Day weekend. This year’s significant volume of applications is drawing attention and excitement across the board.
“We’ve experienced a remarkable level of interest this year, including 45 returning artists from last year’s successful show,” said CGAF Executive Director Camille Marchese. “This enables us to choose from an exceptionally strong pool of artists in every category, ensuring an elevated experience for collectors and Festival goers alike.”
The selection process is conducted by a blind jury of esteemed art professionals from around the country. Each submission is scored on a scale of 1 to 10. The result is an impressive roster of 285 artists across 15 diverse categories, offering a dynamic showcase for attendees. Categories for 2025 include Mixed Media, Clay, Glass, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, and Printmaking.
“This is a win-win,” adds Marchese. “The exceptional quality of the art leads to higher sales for exhibitors and provides Festival goers with a wide range of unique and innovative pieces to admire and collect. ”With such a strong showing of talent, CGAF is poised to deliver its most memorable Festival yet.
About the Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Spanning three days over Presidents’ Day weekend, the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival is the region’s premier art festival celebrating the fine arts with live performances and local flavors. As one of the largest art festivals in the United States, thousands of people gather each year along Coconut Grove’s waterfront streets to view the works of nearly 300 internationally known and jury-selected artists across 15 visual categories.
Produced by the nonprofit, 501(c)(3), Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association, festival proceeds are used to fund the Annual Scholarship Program and other education and outreach programs such as the New & Emerging Artists Program and the High School Mentoring Series.
For information, visit the Coconut Grove Arts Festival website at https://cgaf.com/.
