Downtown Stuart will be transformed once again as more than 200 artists and their creations fill Osceola Street along the merchant circle. The gallery-style booths will be filled with every medium of fine art during the 27th Annual Downtown Stuart Art Festival. The popular free, outdoor event takes place on February 25 and 26. Proceeds from the Art Festival benefit the Stuart Main Street program. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

27th Annual Downtown Stuart Art Festival

Saturday, February 25

Sunday, February 26

10 am to 5 pm

26 SW Osceola St., Stuart, FL 34994

Free and Open to the public

Pointillism and Hand drawn Art By Douglas Alexander

Residents and visitors are invited to stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and more. The 200 artists are on site to discuss their inspirations and processes for each hand-made work. Parking is free and pets on leashes are always welcomed.

Lin Seslar “SummerChairs”

Presented by Howard Alan Events (HAE), producer of the nation’s finest juried art shows, the Downtown Stuart Art Festival represents original artwork, handmade in America and selected by an independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants. HAE’s careful vetting process also ensures a wide array of mediums and price ranges will be offered during the Festival.

FESTIVAL AT-A-GLANCE:

Juried, first-class outdoor art gallery

Showcasing local and national artists

Original handmade artwork

More than 200 artists from 30 different states

Artists hand-selected by independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants

All artists on site for duration of festival

Vast array of artistic media including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, handmade jewelry, collage, mixed media

Free admission

Free parking

Pets on leashes welcome

Benefits the Main Street program

“Sanctuary” by Trinklein,  molded copper wire in rock

About Howard Alan Events, Inc.:

Howard Alan Events, Florida-based company, produces the nation’s top juried art and craft shows. Ranked among the Top 100 Art Fairs in the Country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the 33-years established company has overseen art festivals in such noted cities as Alexandria, VA; Aspen, CO; Sarasota, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL and 40 other destination markets in the nation.

For additional information on the Downtown Stuart Art Festival and other Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615

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