Now approaching our 54th year, the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is not only the ideal place for patrons of the arts to add to their collections, but it’s an exciting, two-day experience that allows people to interact with the artists themselves and other like-minded art lovers. It’s a celebration of creativity, with great food, music, dance, and of course, more than 250 fine artists displaying their wares.

Gasparilla Festival of the Arts attracts many of the best artists exhibiting on the outdoor circuit. The Festival is attractive to artists because it offers substantial prize money, a juried show that ensures the quality of the exhibition, an attractive location, and a guarantee that patrons will purchase art during the Festival. That guarantee is secured through a program benefiting artists and patrons, formerly known as the Purchase Awards Program and now dubbed the “Collectors Krewe.” The Collectors Krewe enables individuals and businesses to support the artists directly, and grow their personal collections.

Collectors Krewe members — individuals and businesses alike — pledge to purchase artwork at the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts. Members enjoy the opportunity to support artists of their choice, procure fine art pieces for their homes or offices, and place their names in Festival marketing materials for all Festival visitors to see.

** Please note that Collectors Krewe members who register after 2pm on February 2, 2024 will receive the number of ribbons noted below, but due to printing deadlines, they may not be personalized.