Now in its 35th year, the AFB Art Fair @ Woodland Park is Lexington’s largest, free, outdoor cultural event with over 65,000 visitors coming to Woodland Park during the two-day event.  While the name is new, the Fair will have all of the wonderful artists and activities for which it has become known, including 200 of the nation’s finest juried artists, free live entertainment on the Gazebo Stage, free hands-on art activities for children and families in the Kid Zone, great Kentucky food and plenty of opportunities to bump into friends. The 2010 Fair will take place on Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22, 20109 at beautiful Woodland Park near downtown Lexington.  The Fair is produced by LAL in partnership with the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government’s Division of Parks and Recreation and American Founders Bank with support from many sponsors.  The Fair has received several national, regional and local honors including being voted a Top 15 Fine Art & Design Show in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, a Top 20 Event by The Southeast Tourism Society and a Top 10 Festival by The Kentucky Tourism Council.  The AFB Art Fair @ Woodland Park is a significant asset to Lexington and supports LAL’s vision of making visual art the lens through which central Kentucky distinguishes itself as a progressive, inclusive and vibrant region.

http://www.lexingtonartleague.org/woodland.htm

Art in the Park was created in 1962 by a handful of area artists and craftspeople to showcase local talent. 46 years after its start, Art in the Park is host to 90 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.

Art in the Park was created in 1962 by a handful of area artists and craftspeople to showcase local talent. 46 years after its start, Art in the Park is host to 90 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.

In 2010, the Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable—now a three-day show—will celebrate its 49th year of bringing the best in fine art and fine craft to downtown Columbus, Ohio. Approximately 230 national and international artists are selected from over 1,200 applicants for coveted positions along the streets of our downtown location in the Discovery District - home to arts organizations such as the Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus State Community College, the Columbus College of Art and Design, Thurber House, the Topiary Garden and Kelton House.

The festival offers an eclectic and vibrant atmosphere in which to buy and sell original work—and the opportunity for patrons and artists to meet face to face. The Artists' Market is certainly the heart of the festival, but there are plenty of exciting attractions for everyone to enjoy including live music, poetry, theatrical performances, and a host of hands-on art activities for both children and adults. Patrons and participants alike rave about the food vendors—representing some of Columbus' finest restaurants, as well as national and international food offerings. We invite you to apply to exhibit at the 2010 Columbus Arts Festival.

www.gcac.org/fest/

Artsplosure's mission is to produce high quality annual festivals that celebrate excellence in the performing and visual arts; to promote and bring recognition to national, regional, and local artists; and to bring artists and the larger community together to improve the quality of life and cultural environment.

Art Fair at Laumeier is a nationally acclaimed fine art and craft fair at Laumeier Sculpture Park, one of the world’s premier open-air museums. Over 14,000 visitors – mostly families – attend the annual event, which is held on Mother’s Day weekend. The artists are nationally recognized and the crowd returns yearly for the experience. 

ONB Magic City Art Connection will be held in Birmingham, Alabama's historic Linn Park, located in Birmingham's Cultural District adjacent to the Birmingham Museum of Art.

You are invited to be a part of this wonderful Birmingham Spring Art Festival that captures the public’s interest, is great fun and educational, and reinforce the importance of places and culture within communities.  The ONB Magic City Art Connection has won several national awards of excellence and was recently selected as a Top 20 Southeast Event for April.

www.magiccityart.com

Held annually the first weekend in March in beautiful downtown Tampa, the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is one of the country’s premier outdoor shows.