Welcome to one of America’s most prestigious fine arts and fine craft shows.

For half a century, artists and art lovers from all parts of the country migrated annually to the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, where the country’s most accomplished artists and rising stars vie for the $15,000 Raymond James Best of Show Award and an additional $72,000 in prize money.

The March 2022 Festival will showcase artists and their work to include ceramic, digital, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor and wood. This event will also feature the works of local young artists and a weekend full of live entertainment.

Awards

The Lightening Foundation Award ($2,000)
Eileen Hirsch Memorial Emerging Artist Award ($1,500)
30 Awards of Merit ($1,300)
3 Vinik Family Foundation Scholastic Showcase Awards (Student $1,000)
3 Vinik Family Foundation Scholastic Showcase High School Representative Awards (Student’s School $2,000)

Raymond James Financial Best of Show Award ($15,000)
Board of Directors Award ($9,000)
Mayor’s Award ($5,000)
Roddy Brownlee Reed Award of Artistic Excellence ($4,000)
President’s Award ($3,000)

Parking

Whether by car, water taxi, public transportation, ride sharing or bike, there are plenty of options to get to the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts! Our location at Julian B. Lane Riverfront park offers several nearby parking options.