Artist Information

Artists are invited to participate in the Lake Mary - Heathrow Festival of the Arts. Recognized as one of the premiere, juried events on the art show circuit, the year's Festival expects over 50,000 attendees.

In 2008, the Festival returns to the beautiful, natural setting of Oval Park, located in Heathrow off International Parkway. The location is accessible from I-4 from both Lake Mary/Heathrow exits making it centrally located for artists and attendees alike.

In addition to multi-media advertising including television, radio, magazine and web advertising, the Lake Mary - Heathrow Festival of the Arts boasts one of the most secure events anywhere for artists. With nightly security and regular patrols from both the Lake Mary Police Department and Seminole County Sheriff's Office, participating artists can feel confident that their works will be safe.

Categories for 2008 include:

  • Paintings: Oil & Acrylics
  • Paintings: Watercolors
  • Photography
  • Digital
  • Drawings/Graphics/Pastels
  • Sculpture
  • Jewelry
  • Mixed Media
  • Wood
  • Glass
  • Clay/Ceramics
  • Fiber/Leather/Textile

Please be sure to get your application in early. The deadline has been extended to September 30, 2008.


2008 Prize Money
This year's total prize money is $20,000, awarded as follows.

Best of Show                     $5,000

1st in each category*       $700
2nd in each category*      $ 350
3rd in each category*       $ 200

The Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts uses the Zapplication system as a convenience to our artists. Simply enter the user name and idea that you may have used before or create a new one. Then, select our Festival and complete your application.

It's simple to use and will provide you with all the information you will need for this year's Festival.


Or, you may download our application package and submit to us through the mail.

*First and second places will be awarded in all categories. All remaining awards will be given at the Board's discretion.