Business Application
Businesses– we invite you to join us for the 38th Annual Art in the Park!
Deadline: January 10, 2024
Notification of status: January 2024
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. 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. Be a part of our event and interact with potential clientele at our show.
Please note that there is very limited spacing since we are a fine art show. We encourage participants to apply as soon as possible.
Where: The show takes place at Tom Varn Park, a natural setting surrounded by beautiful oak trees in Brooksville, Florida.
When: March 9 & 10, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday
Business Exhibitor booth fee: $400
Booth fee due: February 1, 2024
All businesses must read and accept the Rules of Participation found below.
Email questions to info@HernandoArts.org or call Cheryl Hill, Art in the Park Exhibitor Coordinator, at 352-584-0429.
Business Applications for 2024 are closed. Please email artinthepark@hernandoarts.org for questions or more information.
Rules of Participation
Please read the following carefully. Failure to comply with the rules will disqualify you from participation in Art In The Park.
This is a juried fine art and craft show. All work displayed must be original and solely attributable to the single displaying artist who must be present during the entire show. NO kits, ceramic cast from molds, machine-made, commercial reproductions, or mass-produced work is allowed. Artist guarantees the accuracy of the description of the works presented and the authenticity of the work as the creation of their own hands.
No political candidates or political parties.
The Hernando County Fine Arts Council (HCFAC) reserves the right to reject any entry which does not meet the guidelines specified or is not representative of the work juried.
Upon arrival, artists MUST CHECK IN. Photo ID is required. Registration and booth set-up will be Friday, March 12th from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Past booth spaces are not guaranteed. All spaces are pre-assigned and are FINAL. All displays must be neat and orderly, and any items not for sale must be out of sight. Water and electricity are not available.
Exhibitor must prominently display the ID card provided by the HCFAC. Participants may NOT display awards or ribbons from other shows.
No exterior displays, flags, etc. outside of the tent.
By City Ordinance, animals and pets are NOT allowed in the park. Service animals only.
Exhibitors are responsible for the collection of Florida and Hernando County sales tax.
All awards are at the sole discretion of the judges. Judging will begin Saturday morning. Cash awards and ribbons will be awarded at the Artists' Reception on Saturday evening.
Exhibitor fees are non-refundable. Should Art in the Park be cancelled due to acts of God, fire, casualty, or other causes beyond the control of either party, then the HCFAC may offer the Exhibitor options for the use of the Exhibitor fees, including the return of all monies paid to the Arts Council. The health and safety of our exhibitors, community and council members are our highest priority. See our website for evolving direction from local and state officials.
HCFAC reserves the right to ask exhibitors not complying with the stated rules to remove their exhibit with forfeiture of all fees.
HCFAC reserves the right to photograph work on display for use in promotions of the Art Festival and for future promotional materials for HCFAC.
Artists may only show work in categories and body of work selected by the Jury.
All work exhibited must be of the quality, category, and body of work of that shown in the images juried.