The 2010-2011 schedule will be posted here soon! The paper version will be mailed July 1st, 2010. You can write to us at info@communityaffair.com to request an application.

Our shows should not be missed by talented, creative exhibitors from throughout the country and by snowbirds, locals and tourists living and visiting the beautiful Gulf coast. We look forward to seeing you there!

Siesta Key
13th Annual Siesta Key
Fine Arts & Crafts

Jan. 5 & 6, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

  • 100% outdoor (grass)
  • Location: Siesta Key Beach ball field, 948 Beach Road, Sarasota 34242.
  • Space size: 10×10.
  • Show fee: $200. Corners: $35.
  • No food.

This terrific show site is at one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Shoppers always look forward to this show.

Siesta Key: Directions | Accommodations
Fort Myers
4th Annual Sanibel Tanger
Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Show

Jan. 12 & 13, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

  • 100% outdoor (asphalt)
  • Location: Tanger Outlet Center, 20350 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers 33908.
  • Space size: 10×10.
  • Show fee: $200. Corners: $35.
  • All food available.

This show at the region’s premier shopping destination draws shoppers from Sanibel Island, Fort Myers and Punta Gorda, and they spend.

Fort Myers: Directions | Accommodations
Longboat Key
Longboat Key #1
at Joan Durante Park

Jan. 19 & 26, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

  • 100% outdoor (grass, gravel)
  • Location: Joan M. Durante Park, 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key 34228.
  • Space size: 11×11.
  • Show fee: $300. Corners: $35.
  • All food available.

This show at a lovely city park on exclusive Longboat Key will showcase artists and exhibitors not only for the locals, tourists and snowbirds of the surrounding beaches of Lido Key and Coquina Beach, but also St. Armands Circle, Sarasota and Bradenton Beach. It will be one of the year’s best.

Longboat Key: Directions | Accommodations
Lido Key
13th Annual Lido Key
Art at the Beach

Jan. 26 & 27, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

  • 100% outdoor (grass)
  • Location: Lido Key Beach, 400 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota 34236.
  • Space size: 11×11.
  • Show fee: $200. Corners: $35.
  • No food.

This popular show just a few blocks from St. Armands Circle always draws well.

Lido Key: Directions | Accommodations
Casey Key
Casey Key Fine Arts
at the Plaza #1

Feb. 2 & 3, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

  • 100% outdoor (gravel, asphalt)
  • Location: Casey Key Beach Plaza, 100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis 34275.
  • Space size: 11×11.
  • Show fee: $200. Corners: $35.
  • All food available.

Tourists, snowbirds and locals from Nokomis, Englewood, Venice and Casey Key crowd this site because of its central location at Casey Key’s busiest intersection.

Casey Key: Directions | Accommodations
Coquina Beach
4th Coquina Beach
Fine Arts & Crafts #1

Feb. 9 & 10, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

  • 100% outdoor (grass; no stakes allowed)
  • Location: Coquina Beach, 1506 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach 34205.
  • Space size: 12×12.
  • Show fee: $210. Corners: $35.
  • All food available.

Exhibitors and shoppers love this prime site at one of the region’s most popular beaches. Shoppers from Bradenton, Longboat Key, Sarasota and Holmes Beach flock to this show.

Coquina Beach: Directions | Accommodations
Punta Gorda
3rd Annual Gilchrist
Art in the Park

Feb. 16 & 17, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

  • 100% outdoor (grass)
  • Location: Gilchrist Park, 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 33950.
  • Space size: 11×11.
  • Show fee: $200. Corners: $35.
  • All food available.

A gorgeous site along Charlotte Harbor in the heart of historic Punta Gorda, this show draws from Port Charlotte, Fort Myers and all points inbetween.

Punta Gorda: Directions | Accommodations
Marco Island
13th Annual Marco Island
Fine Arts & Crafts #1

Feb. 21 & 22, 2011 – Mon. 10-5/Tues. 10-4

  • 100% outdoor (grass)
  • Location: Veterans Community Park, 403 Elkcam Circle, Marco Island 34145.
  • Space size: 11×11.
  • Show fee: $225. Corners: $35.
  • All food available.

This island is southwest Florida’s most popular shopping destination, and this site is just one block off busy North Collier Boulevard. Artists always do well here.

Marco Island: Directions | Accommodations
TBA

Feb. 23 & 24, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

    Casey Key
    Casey Key Fine Arts
    at the Plaza #2

    March 2 & 3, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

    • 100% outdoor (gravel, asphalt)
    • Location: Casey Key Beach Plaza, 100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis 34275.
    • Space size: 11×11.
    • Show fee: $200. Corners: $35.
    • All food available.

    This popular show on wealthy Casey Key is a chance for exhibitors to get their work in front of the region’s wealthiest visitors.

    Casey Key: Directions | Accommodations
    Coquina Beach
    4th Coquina Beach
    Fine Arts & Crafts #2

    March 9 & 10, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

    • 100% outdoor (grass; no stakes allowed)
    • Location: Coquina Beach, 1506 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach 34205.
    • Space size: 12×12.
    • Show fee: $210. Corners: $35.
    • All food available.

    Shoppers enjoy browsing and buying from among the rows and rows of exhibitors at this site along always busy Gulf of Mexico Drive.

    Coquina Beach: Directions | Accommodations
    Sarasota Downtown
    6th Annual Sarasota
    Five Points Park
    Fine Arts & Fine Crafts
    March 12 & 13, 2011 – Sat. 10-5/Sun. 10-4

    • 100% outdoor (grass, brick)
    • Location: Selby Five Points Park, 1331 1st St., Sarasota 34276.
    • Space size: 11×11.
    • Show fee: $200. Corners: $35.
    • All food available.

    This unique downtown park amid bistros, antique shops, restaurants and the opera annually draws one of our largest crowds.

    Sarasota Downtown: Directions | Accommodations
    Longboat Key
    Longboat Key #2
    at Joan Durante Park

    March 16 & 17, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

    • 100% outdoor (grass, gravel)
    • Location: Joan M. Durante Park, 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key 34228.
    • Space size: 11×11.
    • Show fee: $300. Corners: $35.
    • All food available.

    The second show at this nature preserve on exclusive Longboat Key. Our shows are the only ones on this key, and the locals and tourists love to shop at them!

    Longboat Key: Directions | Accommodations
    Marco Island
    13th Annual Marco Island
    Fine Arts & Crafts #2

    March 21 & 22, 2011 – Mon. 10-5/Tues. 10-4

    • 100% outdoor (grass)
    • Location: Veterans Community Park, 403 Elkcam Circle, Marco Island 34145.
    • Space size: 11×11.
    • Show fee: $225. Corners: $35.
    • All food available.

    Tourist season is at its peak here, and our show, just off the island’s busiest road, is always packed with shoppers and buyers.

    Marco Island: Directions | Accommodations
    Coquina Beach
    4th Coquina Beach
    Fine Arts & Crafts #3

    March 30 & 31, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

    • 100% outdoor (grass; no stakes allowed)
    • Location: Coquina Beach, 1506 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach 34205.
    • Space size: 12×12.
    • Show fee: $210. Corners: $35.
    • All food available.

    The penultimate show of our Florida season brings us back to Coquina Beach, which always enjoys loads of shoppers from surrounding beaches and town, particularly at this time of the year.

    Coquina Beach: Directions | Accommodations
    Punta Gorda
    Art in Laishley Park

    April 6 & 7, 2011 – Wed. 10-5/Thurs. 10-4

    • 100% outdoor (grass)
    • Location: Laishley Park, 100 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda 33950.
    • Space size: 11×11.
    • Show fee: $200. Corners: $35.
    • All food available.

    A prettiest site of the season along the Peace River in historic Punta Gorda. Our final show of the season will be among the best.

    Punta Gorda: Directions | Accommodations

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