ArtsQuest 2027 Artist Call Now Open
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is now accepting applications from visual artists of all disciplines for the 39th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, taking place May 1–2, 2027, at Grand Boulevard in South Walton, Florida.
For nearly four decades, ArtsQuest has brought exceptional artists, collectors and art lovers together for a vibrant celebration of original art along Florida’s Northwest coast. The juried festival transforms the Town Center at Grand Boulevard into an open-air gallery featuring an exciting range of contemporary and traditional works.
A Destination Festival for Artists and Art Lovers
Located along the Scenic Highway 98 corridor, Grand Boulevard offers artists an exceptional setting to connect with both local patrons and visitors from across the region. The destination is easily accessible from major drive and fly markets, including Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, Mobile, Pensacola and Tallahassee.
Festival-goers can also enjoy Grand Boulevard’s upscale shopping, diverse dining and nearby accommodations, creating a vibrant destination experience for the weekend.
As a cornerstone Cultural Arts Alliance event, ArtsQuest draws thousands of art enthusiasts and collectors each year who are eager to discover new artists, experience original work and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces.
“ArtsQuest is a true celebration of creativity and community,” said CAA Vice President of Marketing & Strategy Melissa Wheeler. “Each year, we’re inspired by the incredible talent represented at the festival, and we look forward to welcoming new and returning artists to Walton County to share their work and connect with new audiences.”
Join Us for ArtsQuest 2027
Awards are determined by judges based on the evaluation and scoring of each artist’s body of work as displayed in their booth.
As a signature Cultural Arts Alliance event, ArtsQuest reflects CAA’s commitment to bringing high-quality artistic experiences to the community while creating meaningful opportunities for artists to share their work with new audiences.
Artists may apply in the categories of Mixed Media, Oils, Acrylics, Works on Paper, Photography, Wood, Metal, Fiber, Glass, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry, Pastels, and more and will be juried by art industry professionals. The jury fee is $50 and booth fees start at $375. The final application deadline is February 23, 2027.
ARTISTS MAY APPLY TO THE EVENT AT: Zapplication.org
ArtsQuest Artist benefits include:
Limited to 200 juried artists
Attendance of 6,000 quality art buyers
$10,000 in cash prizes
Program and online artist listings
Exceptional artist hospitality
Easy, convenient Friday load-in
Free, nearby artist parking
Corner and double booth options
Overnight security
Indoor restroom facilities
Live music and entertainment
Food vendors & full cash bar, along with existing restaurants in Grand Boulevard
Grand Boulevard and the surrounding area offer affordable accommodations, including hotels, camping and condo and home rentals. Limited discounted hotel accommodations will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival is a featured event for Art Month Walton County with a reputation of artist centered promotion and execution and as such implements an extensive festival media plan directed to drive and fly markets including print, radio, digital and social media advertising, in addition to local signage. These marketing efforts combined with artist benefits, exceptional location and repeat local and visiting educated patrons who are eager to get to know and purchase makers' works make this long running and highly anticipated event a must on the calendar for artists of exceptional quality.
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival is a Cultural Arts Alliance signature event that helps to fulfill our mission to bring high-quality artistic experiences to the community.
Call the CAA office at 850-622-5970 for details.
