39th Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts

The Festival will fill Main Street, beginning at Orange Avenue and extending eastward to Links Avenue. The Festival's remarkable success each year has resulted in its expansion, covering over five city blocks and featuring more than 200 national and regional artists. The exceptional quality of the art, the free outdoor accessibility of the festival, and the variety of artistic expressions have contributed to the Festival of the Arts consistently being ranked among the top 100 art festivals in the country, as reported by Sunshine Artist Magazine.

Residents and visitors are invited to wander among life-sized sculptures, stunning paintings, unique jewelry, photography, ceramics, and more, with artists present to share their inspirations and the processes behind each handcrafted piece.