Save the Date: March 9 & 10, 2024 at Tom Varn Park in Brooksville, Florida!
Saturday, March 9: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, March 10: 10 AM - 4 PM
Celebrating artistry since 1984.
Join us for Hernando County’s largest art show! Art in the Park is an annual event dedicated to fine art, craftsmanship, and community that creates a unique opportunity and tradition for artists, collectors, and patrons of the arts. Artists and artisans showcase a wide variety of works and mediums inside of Tom Varn Park– a natural setting surrounded by beautiful oak trees in Brooksville, Florida. This will be our 39th annual show bringing in a diverse crowd of 6,000 attendees from Hernando County and our neighboring communities for a celebration of artistry in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Art in the Park is presented by the Hernando County Fine Arts Council.
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Meet 100 Fine Artists & Fine Crafters
Fine Artists & Fine Crafters from all over the United States can be found at our show sharing their works of art with our community. You will find jaw-dropping paintings, ceramics, fiber art, sculptures, jewelry, photography, and more along the shaded path at Tom Varn Park. Enjoy the arts of Hernando County and beyond! Click the button below to see the full exhibitor list for 2024!
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Engage & Enjoy Live Entertainment
New to the show, the musicians and performers will be placed throughout the park to enhance the experience. Local acts will perform a wide variety of music and the Children’s Experience Area will have an entire schedule of entertainment geared toward children. Interactive art installations and live art demonstrations will also be found throughout the park for all to enjoy over the weekend.
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Explore the Children's Experience Area
The Children’s Experience offers a mini Art in the Park art festival for the youth. This area encourages children’s creativity through hands-on art activities beyond coloring sheets. Children may take their creations with them or display them at the event. Thank you to the nonprofits, art-related businesses, and civic groups that support this special area!
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View the countywide Student Art Show
The Student Art Show is open to students of public, private, and homeschools in Hernando County from Elementary to College levels. Prizes will be awarded for the best works in each age category. Stop by the Student Art Show to see the work of talented students K-12 as well as AP and college level. Vote for your favorite piece in order to help students take home a prize!
The largest art show in
Hernando County
We are committed to enhancing the experience for every artist, collector, and patron of the arts who attends our show. This year marks the 39th Annual Art in the Park. We look forward to seeing you at Tom Varn Park on March 9th & 10th!
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Art in the Park takes place on March 9, 2024, from 10 AM - 5 PM, and March 10, 2024, from 10 AM - 4 PM.
The show is at Tom Varn Park at 301 Darby Lane in Brooksville, Florida.
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Yes, the event is free and open to the public. There is a suggested $5 parking donation that funds programs that fulfill our mission to encourage, promote, and support all the creative arts in Hernando County and to provide a means to showcase the arts.
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Yes, we are always looking for help! Follow this link to sign up to volunteer with us. We can also assist students, groups, and other individuals looking for community service hours.
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Yes! Sponsorship opportunities can be found at this link. Please contact artinthepark@hernandoarts.org for more information.
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Yes, follow this link to RSVP on Facebook —> www.facebook.com/events/944731533260089
Video credit: Jesse Kasabian | Song credit: "High Hopes" by The Gray Suns
Art in the Park Partners and Sponsors
Art in the Park, presented by the Hernando County Fine Arts Council, is made possible by the Florida Division of Arts & Culture grant and with the support of Florida’s Adventure Coast Tourism Development Council and our generous sponsors. We extend our deepest gratitude to all for their invaluable contributions.
Children’s Experience Area Sponsor
Parking Lot Sponsor
Food Court Sponsor
Congratulations to the winners of the 38th Annual Art in the Park!
Learn more about the winners from the 38th Annual Art in the Park and see a show recap at this link. Looking for more history? You can also see show recaps for 2022 and 2020 or learn more about the history of Art in the Park on the About page.