Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Seeks Artists for Annual Festival
Artist applications and poster competition entries are being accepted for the 29th Annual Festival of the Arts
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s Festival of the Arts is one of the Southeast’s premier festivals showcasing over 100 artists from across the nation. The festival is a celebration of art, music, food and family fun and features a live music lineup, Cuisine on the Green, a wine and beer garden, art activities for kids, merchandise and more.
The 29th annual festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27, in the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida.
This is a juried show that includes artists in the categories of acrylic, clay, pen & ink, mosaic, watercolor, metal, jewelry, sculpture, photography, collage, printmaking, fiber, glass, wood, mixed media, pottery, resin, pastels, ceramics, pencil, oil and original digital art.
Artists display their pieces and compete for $12,100 in cash prizes for Best in Show, People’s Choice Award, Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit and Judge’s Recognition Awards.
Photo by Kurt Lischka, MoonCreek Studios
Participating artists must pay a $30 non-refundable jury fee, and booth fees start at $350.
The winning design for the official poster competition will become the signature artwork for festival T-shirts, posters, marketing collateral and merchandise, and it will be displayed on the cover of the festival guide. The winning artist will also receive a $750 cash prize.
View the the 2023 winning design.
“Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is a champion for arts and culture, and the Festival of the Arts helps to build that creative community. This festival attracts artists from across the country and has become a popular annual fall event with locals and visitors alike,” said Deb Nissley, director of operations for Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation.
The application deadline for artist exhibitions and poster art is June 30, 2024.
Visit www.mkaf.org for an artist application, rules of participation, and poster art entry forms. Call (850) 650-2226 or email info@mkaf.org for more information.
