http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.htmlen-usSun Feb 05 10:59:38 EST 2012Sun Feb 05 10:59:38 EST 2012CommuniSite RSS Generatorhttp://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html0http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=41948th Annual Rotary Key Biscayne Art Festival (Miami, FL)March 17th & 18th, 2012Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFree AdmissionVillage Green Park in Key Biscayne, FLThis festival benefits our partner and co producer, The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne. Held in Key Biscayne, an affluent island community in Miami-Dade County, just south of downtown Miami, The Annual Key Biscayne Art Festival is one not to be missed! In fact, visitors plan their springtime vacations to South Florida around this terrific outdoor festival that brings together longtime favorites and the newest names in the contemporary art scene. Life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more make for one fabulous weekend.Directions:From the North (Fort Lauderdale Airport):♦ Take I95 South all the way to Exit #1 - Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne. (Do not become confused when you see an exit that says Biscayne Blvd. This is not the correct exit - keep going to Exit #1 that states clearly KEY BISCAYNE/RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY.) ♦ Go through the first traffic light and follow the road as it curves to the left. ♦ Ahead through two more traffic lights you will see the entrance toll booth for Key Biscayne. ♦ Pay $1.00 toll and follow the Rickenbacker Causeway approximately six miles to the Village of Key Biscayne.From the West (Miami International Airport):♦ Take 836 East to I95 South. ♦ Take I95 South all the way to Exit #1 - Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne. (Do not become confused when you see an exit that says Biscayne Blvd. This is not the correct exit - keep going to Exit #1 that states clearly KEY BISCAYNE/RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY.) ♦ Go through the first traffic light and follow the road as it curves to the left. ♦ Through two more traffic lights ahead you will see the entrance toll booth for Key Biscayne. Pay $1.00 toll and follow the Rickenbacker Causeway approximately six miles to the Village of Key Biscayne.Sat Mar 17 00:00:00 EDT 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=41824th Annual Art Fest by the Sea (Jupiter/Juno Beach)March 10th & 11th, 2012Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFree AdmissionA1A Between Donald Ross Rd. and Marcinski in Jupiter, FLStretching along the oceanfront along A1A, Art Fest by the Sea has become a springtime tradition for residents and snowbirds alike. Located in Juno Beach, nearby Jupiter in Palm Beach County, the festival brings together longtime favorites and the newest names in the contemporary art scene. Life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more make for one fabulous weekend.Sat Mar 10 00:00:00 EST 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=417Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard is the ideal backdrop for this festival, blending an eclectic mix of artists, great weather and fantastic energy. As the second show of the season on Las Olas, this festival brings together longtime favorites with some of the newest names in the contemporary art scene. Life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more make for one fabulous weekend. Centrally located close to the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport, this show is a must-do if your springtime travels take you anywhere in South Florida!Sat Mar 03 00:00:00 EST 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=41622nd Annual Downtown Stuart Art Festival (Stuart, FL)February 25th & 26th, 2012Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFree AdmissionOsceola Blvd. in Stuart, FLOver the years, this festival has established itself as one of the main art fairs in Martin County, just north of Palm Beach County in Stuart. The show is set up along Osceola Street in Stuart’s historic downtown area. This event brings together some of the best artists in the nation, displaying life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography and more. Directions:From I-95: Take Stuart exit (Rt. 76), and go east for several miles. Go across US 1, and across the railroad tracks. Once you cross the tracks you will be at the intersection called Confusion Corner. Make a right-hand turn on St. Lucie Avenue, and then take an immediate right on Osceola Street.Sat Feb 25 00:00:00 EST 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=420The Coconut Grove Arts Festival® is a “Celebration of the Arts” across all disciplines, inspiring one’s imagination for visual, culinary and performing arts. This three-day event brings the most talented and creative artists from all over the world to Coconut Grove. The quality of the participating artists contributes to the Festival’s continual recognition as one of the most prestigious fine arts exhibitions in the nation. Its commitment to celebrating the arts 365 days of the year confirms the Festival’s growing recognition as a central cultural institution in South Florida. Fri Feb 17 00:00:00 EST 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=406February 11th & 12th, 2012Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFree AdmissionCoconut Point, Estero, FLJoin us Valentine's Day Weekend for an incredible art show as we team up with the American Cancer Society to raise money to support a wonderful cause. Coconut Point, located near Estero and Bonita Springs (between Naples & Fort Myers), will host the 6th Annual Coconut Point Art Festival. Fine art, music and more will occupy the streets for two fun-filled days. Grab your sunscreen and walking shoes to stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more. Directions:Take I-75 to exit 123 (Estero) go west on Corkscrew to US 41. Go south on US 41, cross Williams and make left into Coconut Point Mall and show site.Navigational Address23130 Fashion DriveEstero, FL 33928Participating ArtistsUse the interactive mapto find up-to-date directions,hotel information, restaurants,atms & much more.Sat Feb 11 00:00:00 EST 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=41437th MOUNT DORA ART FESTIVAL“Ranked in the Top 100 art show’s in the nation!” -Sunshine Artist For art lovers, casual festival-goers and families, nothing compares to the Mount Dora Art Festival. This festival is one of the largest in the state with about 285 artists from all over the world. Kicking off the festival season in Florida, more than 300,000 visitors and potential buyers attend the two-day event, which is ranked in Sunshine Artist’s Top 100 Festivals. While the fine art draws thousands to the quaint downtown, tourists journey to the festival to witness the striking beauty of the downtown itself. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet real artists and to begin your own art collection. With its downtown streets lined with New England architecture, this hilly destination overlooks the breathtaking view of Lake Dora. Other than the endless rows of fine art, including oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, clay, sculpture and photography, the festival features local and regional musical entertainment at a main stage in Donnelly Park. Festival food will be provided in separate food courts, while local downtown restaurants will remain open. This Fine Arts Festival features some of the nation's leading artists selected by a panel of jurors from nearly 900 applicants. These Artists provide the quaint, historic downtown streets with a colorful array of fine art! Over $21,000 in awards is handed out to artists earning honors for best of show, judge’s choice awards and best of category. This event is the premiere cultural event in the region. Local B&B’s book early for this event – be sure to reserve your room in one of the many wonderful B&B’s in town. Mount Dora Chamber of CommerceSat Feb 04 00:00:00 EST 2012