CANCELED FOR 2020 – Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

WE ARE SO SORRY, BUT WE HAVE HAD TO MAKE THE TOUGH DECISION TO CANCEL OUR 2020 FESTIVAL.  WE WILL BE RESCHEDULING FOR 2021 – STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE RESCHEDULED DATE. 

THANK YOU
Saturday, November 7, 2020

9 am – 4 pm

For 53 years, this festival has provided a celebration of the arts and music in Central Florida! The Highlands Art League’s Fine Arts & Crafts Festival in Historic Downtown Sebring is one of Florida’s longest continuously running Art Festivals and the largest and most prestigious in the Sebring area.  It draws thousands of people to our charming downtown City on the Circle the first weekend in November to kick off the holiday shopping season.  
 
The Festival features more than 70 talented visual and performing artists, along with culinary offerings from local restaurants and mobile food vendors, an interactive Children’s Street, an Emerging Artist Scholarship Program and the popular Chamber of Commerce Street filled with non-art organizations and businesses from the local area. This year, our musical entertainment will be provided by Harry Havery of the California Toe Jam Band from 9:30 – 11:30 am and then another local favorite, Blackbird Anthem, will hit the stage around lunchtime! 
 
Mark your calendar to attend this upcoming festival at Historic Downtown Sebring’s Circle Park. Don’t pass up the opportunity to enjoy a free family-friendly event!  This year, we will implement hand sanitizer stations around the circle for the safety of our patrons and vendors.  

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2020
Location: Historic Downtown Sebring’s Circle Park 

  • Festival Times
    • Saturday 9 AM -4 PM
  • Juried Art Festival with Prize Money
  • Emerging Artists with Scholarship Awards
  • Family Arts Activities Center + Children’s Art Street
  • Chamber Street featuring Sebring Chamber of Commerce Businesses
  • Culinary Street – Local Food Vendors & Mobile Food Trucks
  • Christmas Street – Back by Popular Demand, a mix of the usual and unusual
  • Live Music & Entertainment
  • Admission: Free to Attend

Artists and Fine Crafters: Information and application information is live.  You are able to register and make payment by clicking this link:

 

 

Founded by: Highlands Art League (a non-profit, 501 c3 organization) in 1966

Our Mission: To encourage emerging and evolving artists of all ages and to positively impact our community through the celebration and exploration of the arts.

Festival Goals:

  1. Foster Appreciation of the Arts. We strive to educate, inspire and engage our audience toward a heightened appreciation of visual and other forms of art.
  2. Celebrate Original Art. We produce an annual celebration of outstanding original visual art in a festival atmosphere.
  3. Value Community. We respect and celebrate the involvement of all people and seek to enhance the sense of pride in our community.
  4. Deliver the Highest Standards with Integrity and Accountability. We value professionalism and quality. We operate in a fair and honorable manner with transparency. We are strong financial stewards. We manage responsibly and maximize value to our partners.
  5. Strategically Innovate. We seek to harness new and creative ideas for the betterment of the festival and community.

The 54th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival is presented by the Highlands Art League, a non-profit organization that is governed by a Board of Directors. The Festival is dedicated to producing a free arts and cultural event.

Festival proceeds benefit the Highlands Art League (501c3 nonprofit organization) and programming for our Children’s Programs (CookieFest, Kids Creative Camp, AfterSchool Art Club). 

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to your community, Highlands County?  The Highlands Art League has Sponsorship opportunities available for our 54th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Click the below link for more information on Sponsor Levels or contact Susan for more information by email: manager@highlandsartleague.org or by phone: 863-385-5312.  Thank you!  CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR 2021…STAY TUNED!  

Sponsorship Form – 54th Annual Art Festival 2020