St. Augustine Festival of Art

The Festival of Art will not resume until 2022.

We have been working hard at the St. Augustine Art Association throughout the pandemic to provide exhibition opportunities and sales for our member artists. Unfortunately, the St. Augustine Festival of Art will not resume until 2022.

There are several factors our Board of Directors took into consideration in making this decision:

Production costs are very high (especially liability insurance, rental of the field, rental of tents and portable bathrooms, advertising, additional CDC safety compliance, etc.). Since the Art Association lost almost all of our normal revenue sources in 2020 & 2021, we cannot commit our limited resources to an event that may not earn the income needed to cover our costs.

The volunteer base who are still wary about making a commitment and/or are planning on traveling to see family for the Thanksgiving weekend.

The City has the authority to cancel any event on their property even at the last minute.

Thank you for your understanding. We wish you all well and look forward to seeing you next year!

Thanksgiving Weekend: Sat, Nov. 28: 10am-5pm & Sun, Nov. 29: 10am-4:30pm at Francis Field (25 W Castillo Dr) | $2 entry donation

Mark your calendars for the St. Augustine Festival of Art (55th Annual) November 28 & November 29, 2020 – The St. Augustine Art Association, with the support of many community volunteers and partners, has been hosting the annual St. Augustine Festival of Art for decades.

DISCOVER & SHOP 130 local & national artists, thousands of original works of fine art for sale, from paintings and pottery to handbags, jewelry, sculpture, woodworks, glass and other one-of-a-kind creations. Bath Fitter is putting purchase power in your hands! Visit the Bath Fitter booth (M2) for your chance to win a $100 gift certificate to spend on art at the Festival. Drawings on Saturday & Sunday–1pm & 2pm at the stage. Must be present to win. Not redeemable for cash.
ENJOY live music produced by the Gamble Rogers Folk Music Festival, artist demos, food & beverages in the Bank of America Hospitality Center, and the popular downtown Nights of Lights!
PLAY Children can create their own masterpieces at the Hyundai Kids Art Zone and maybe they’ll meet Santa on Saturday & Sunday afternoon! Prize drawings for the whole family and a selection of pet amenities make the St. Augustine Festival of Art a fun start to the holiday season!
SUPPORT This two-day event benefits the programs of the St. Augustine Art Association (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization), while animating the art scene and boosting the local economy.