The weather is perfect for outdoor events so you have lots to choose from this month. The following is a list of mostly juried art fairs and exhibits from North Carolina through Florida. Take a few minutes to plan your weekends now!
Florida
- Embracing Our Differences
- Ongoing exhibit
- https://www.embracingourdifferences.org/exhibit/
- Since 2004, Embracing Our Differences has used the power of art and prose to promote diversity. One way we accomplish this is through our annual international art exhibition in Sarasota’s Bayfront Park. The juried exhibit consists of 50 billboard-sized works of art, each accompanied by an inspirational quote.
- Art in the Park Series
- April 2
- Naples, FL
- https://naplesart.org
- Naples Art proudly connects artists with art shoppers in another exciting season of Art in the Park. Since 1957, Art in the Park has showcased the talents of artists and is believed to be the first outdoor art show held in Naples. Art in the Park carries on the tradition of providing our community access to the very creative fine art and craftwork of local artists.
- The 12th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival
- April 2-3
- 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL
- https://www.thesquarewestpalm.com/west-palm-beach-events/12th-annual-downtown-west-palm-beach-art-festival
- Enjoy an afternoon filled with arts & culture. The 12th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival will feature artists’ tents, arranged gallery-style and filled with all mediums of fine art at this free, outdoor event.
- Residents and visitors are invited to stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and more from the local and national artists who are on site to discuss their inspirations and processes for each hand-made work. The Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival is family-friendly and pets on leashes are always welcomed.
- Old Florida Celebration the Arts
- April 9-10
- Cedar Key, FL
- https://www.cedarkeyartsfestival.com/index.php
- Over the past 15 years, the festival’s reputation has grown and it is now recognized as one of the top Small-Town Art Fairs in the nation. Welcoming only 100 high-quality artists and about 15-18,000 visitors annually, the event radiates a relaxed and friendly atmosphere often missing in larger venues.
- Old Town Art Show
- April 9-10
- Francis (Events) Field, 25 W. Castillo Dr., Saint Augustine, FL
- https://www.holidayartshows.com
- The Old Town Art Show is juried art and craft show consisting of outstanding artists and craftsmen from Northeast Florida and around the country. The jury committee carefully selects only the best work submitted in each category assuring well-rounded quality art and craft show.
- You’ll find everything from exquisite jewelry to funky and functional pottery, abstract sculpture to glistening glass, hand-woven fashions to stunning photography, extraordinary paintings to wonderful wood carvings; this is a show you won’t want to miss!
- Mainsail Art Festival
- April 16-17
- Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg, FL
- https://www.mainsailart.org
- Mainsail Art Festival is ranked one of the Top 14 Fine Art & Design Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, America’s premier art show and festival guide. Mainsail is held in a waterfront park with a wide variety of art from which to choose. This vibrant event features 200 artists chosen from 1,000 applicants, which assures some very good quality artwork.
- 2022 Chain of Parks Art Festival
- April 23-24
- Downtown historic city park system known as the ‘Chain of Parks’, Tallahassee, FL
https://chainofparks.org
Nationally ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 6 years running, this annual two-day festival draws tens of thousands of people from the Big Bend Southeast region to see 150 juried artists who have traveled from all over the country to display their original fine art works.The two-day festival is free and open to the public.
- St. Johns River Festival of the Arts
- April 30-May 1
- Downtown Sanford, FL
- https://stjohnsriverartfest.com
- See Art-in-Action from live artist demonstrations and create your own piece of artwork at workshops scheduled during the weekend. Enjoy gourmet tastes at our ‘Culinary Arts Court’ while you listen to the sounds of acoustic performers.
Georgia
- Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Festival
- April 2-3
- Postell Park, 532 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA
- https://glynnvisualarts.org/art-in-the-park-1
- Over 70 talented artists and skilled artisans from around the region will display an impressive and eclectic collection of handmade artwork. Attendees will enjoy a wide variety of two dimensional art, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, textiles, wood, metal and glass. Homegrown beauty products, botanicals and gourmet goodies are also available to delight the senses. This festival is held in the beautiful live oak covered Postell Park in the heart of the Pier village, just steps from the ocean on Saint Simons Island.
- Festival on Ponce
- April 2-3
- Shadyside Park, Oak Grove Park, and Springdale Park, Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307
- http://festivalonponce.com
- The Festival on Ponce is an Atlanta arts and crafts festival set in the historic park, Olmsted Linear Park. Visitors will enjoy the gorgeous landscape designed by one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted Sr. along with over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and “outsider art”. In addition to the fine arts, there will be a children’s area and local food and beverage. Attendance is Free.
- Portrait Society of Atlanta 2022 Spring Open Juried Exhibition
- April 9-May 22
- Opening Reception: Saturday, April 9, 2022, 5 pm – 7 pm
- Grand Hyatt Atlanta, 3300 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta GA
- https://portraitsocietyofatlanta.org/portrait-society-of-atlanta-2022-spring-open-juried-exhibition/
- Juror: Seth Haverkamp
- Acworth Art Fest
- April 10-11
- 4835 N Main St, Acworth, GA
- https://acworthtourism.org/events/acworth-art-fest/
- This perfect art-buyers destination will host booths from over fifty whimsical and talented artisans from around the country. For this year’s Art Fest, modifications will be made to the event layout with artist booths arranged to allow more space between vendors and provide ease of travel on Main Street. These creative booths will feature paintings, pottery, folk art, jewelry, and much more! Visitors won’t want to miss out on the delicious fare from Acworth’s own eateries and delectable treats in the food court.
- Georgia Watercolor Society National Exhibition
- April 15-June 3, 2022
- Opening reception: Friday, April 15, 2022, 6 – 8 p.m. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Watkinsville, GA
- https://ocaf.com/exhibitions/
- GWS hosts their National Exhibition annually, which is open to any artist working in water media. The work of 79 artists will be part of the exhibition.
- SANDY SPRINGS ARTSAPALOOZA ARTS FESTIVAL
- April 16-17
- 6100 Lake Forrest Dr. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
- http://sandyspringsartsapalooza.com
- The Sandy Springs area is a vibrant, upscale, family friendly community just north of Buckhead and Atlanta. This event will feature up to 150 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer visitors the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, participate in hands-on arts activities, and enjoy festival foods and beverages. Plus, there will be artistic activities for children!
- Wesleyan Artist Market
- April 29-30, 2022
- Wesleyan School, Atlanta, GA
- https://www.artistmarket.wesleyanschool.org
- Each year, the Wesleyan Artist Market hosts approximately 80 professional artists from across the region. The Wesleyan Artist Market is a fine art, jewelry, and fine wares show. It is one of the premier school-sponsored art shows in the Southeast. Exhibiting artists are in attendance for the entire duration of the show. Per Wesleyan School tradition, we will also host select Wesleyan student artists in 2022.
- Duluth Arts Festival
- April 20-May 1
- Downtown Duluth GA
- http://www.duluthartsfestival.com
- This festival is an art festival for Artists by Artists, letting the artist have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival. This event will feature approximately 86 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, plus gourmet food trucks with healthy alternatives and music and dance performances.
North Carolina
- Art on the Green
- April 23-24
- Davidson, NC
- https://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/657/Art-on-the-Green
- Davidson’s juried art festival features booths filled with top-quality art works from artists throughout the region. The weekend includes musical performances by a variety of local talents and a host of food choices from both on-site vendors and area restaurants. Join us for an exciting weekend filled with visual, musical and culinary arts!
- Spring Daze
- April 30
- Bond Park, Cary, NC
- https://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/festivals/spring-daze-arts-and-crafts-festival
- The annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival is a juried North Carolina art show, inviting approximately 170 artists to exhibit at Bond Park. The annual Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival gives a true nod to the artistry and creativity that makes up the state of North Carolina, welcoming 170 local artists. Embodying the importance of sustainability through an Earth Day Celebration, encouraging an active lifestyle with outdoor sporting activities, and bringing the community together at no cost, Spring Daze is a highly anticipated festival each year! Guests can also expect to find toe-tapping entertainment on four stages, delicious food and several activities for the kids.
- 12TH ANNUAL “KINGS DRIVE ART WALK”
- April 30, 2022 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
May 1, 2022 11:00 am – 5:00 pm - Little Sugar Creek Greenway, 600 South Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC
- https://festivalinthepark.org/kings-drive-art-walk/
South Carolina
- The Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival 2022
- April 1-3
- Summerville Family YMCA
- https://summervilleymca.org/flowertown/
- Over 200 jury-selected artists from throughout the country who display their work for sale. The Flowertown Festival is the Y’s premiere fundraiser founded in 1973 to support health and wellness programs at the Y. Every spring, thousands of people visit Summerville to see nature’s bounty awash in color, from the hot pink azaleas, to the purple wisteria, to the delicate white dogwood. On this three-day weekend, festival-goers transcend this gracious Southern town to take in the flowers and hospitality and attend one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast: The Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival.
- AIKEN ART WALK
- April 5 5-8 pm
- Downtown Aiken, SC
- http://www.cityofaikensc.gov/aikenartwalk/
- During Masters week in beautiful Historic Downtown Aiken, SC, the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department, the City of Aiken Arts Commission, and Aiken Downtown Development Association present the 11th annual Aiken Art Walk. This event brings together emerging and established visual and performing artists, farmers and artisans, arts organizations, locals, and tourists alike. Delight in the musical talents of street side performers while you peruse pop-up shops of 40 gifted artisans. Downtown shops will be open late. Admission is free!
- ART IN COMMON
- April 9th & 10th, 10am-4pm
- 509 Farrow pky, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29588
- https://discoversouthcarolina.com/products/29305
- Seacoast Artist Guild is sponsoring their annual Art in Common Spring Festival located on the beautiful Market Commons grounds. Come & support the areas local artists showcasing their one of a kind paintings & photography, jewelry, pottery, decorative stone, glass items and so much more! Admissions free so bring the whole family including your 4 legged friend to see the creative side of Myrtle Beach.
- ART IN THE PARK SUMTER SOUTH CAROLINA
- APRIL 23, 2022 9-4
- Sumter Memorial Park
- 417 W Hampton Ave, Sumter SC
- https://allevents.in/sumter/sumter-art-in-the-park-2022/200022045573155
- There will be art and craft vendors, live entertainment – including musical artist Johnny Hilton and Friends, food, beverages and FREE children art and craft activities throughout the day and NEW this year Green Vendors (Earth Day educational / demonstrations -support for environmental protection).
- Artfields
- April 22-30
- Lake City, SC
- https://www.artfieldssc.org
- THE SOUTH’S MOST ENGAGING ART COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL The Lake City ArtFields Collective is a community arts non profit located in Lake City, South Carolina. We were founded in 2013 with a mission to celebrate Southern art and revitalize our small town through the arts. Our flagship event, ArtFields, turns the town into a gallery as local businesses display hundreds of artworks and artists compete for $100,000 in prizes. During the year, our three galleries feature rotating exhibitions to not only provide a place for artists to showcase their work, but also to create access to the arts for an underserved area. A robust public art collection and art education for South Carolina youth finish off our ever-growing art based programs.
- The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn
- April 23-24
- 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC
- https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/portfolio-item/art-market/
- A juried fine art and craft show on the grounds of historic Honey Horn at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Stroll through artists’ booths under historic live oaks to find that perfect piece of original art to take home. Fine art and craft in all shapes, sizes, styles, price ranges, and mediums will be available for purchase during this weekend. The event will host artists from as far away as Connecticut and Wisconsin, and well-known local artists will share the spotlight during this weekend-long event. $5/adult
- Soiree
- April 29-30
- Downtown Anderson, South Carolina
- https://www.downtownanderson.com/webinar-registration
- Over 50 artists will be set up along the streets of downtown Anderson selling original handcrafted works. This community-led festival, hosted by the City of Anderson, will provide an entertaining two-day cultural experience attracting visitors from near and far. Visitors will enjoy live performances with multiple stages, visual artists selling original handcrafted works and delicious food prepared by some of Anderson’s finest chefs. It is fun for the whole family with creative activities planned especially for children and the young at heart!
