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 2009, 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 2009 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 is October 1, 2009.
2009 Prize Money
This year's total prize money is $20,000, awarded as follows (subject to change):
| Best of Show | $5,000 |
| Tony Senador Award | $2,500 |
| Award of Excellence | $1,500 |
| Awards of Distinction | $ 800 |
| Awards of Commendation | $ 600 |
| Judges Choice Awards | $ 400 |
| Awards of Honor | $ 350 |
| Awards of Merit | $ 200 |
Set-Up and Check-In Hours
Friday, November 6, 2009 – 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM and Saturday, November 7, 2009 – 7:00 AM until 8:30 AM. (See Rules & Regulations.)
Festival Hours
Saturday, November 7, 2009 – 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM and Sunday, November 8, 2009 – 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Artist's Awards Breakfast
Sunday, November 8, 2009 - 8:00 AM until 9:00 AM at the Judge's Tent. The menu includes scrambled eggs with veggies and cheese to add, a ham carving station, grits and cheese, fresh fruit, white and wheat toast with coffee. The breakfast is complimentary and is limited to the artist and ONE guest.
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.
Please send payment through ZAPP or to the Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of the Arts for each category entered: the check will include the $25.00 jury fee (non-refundable) and the application fee, $200 (single booth) or $400 (double booth). Fees include: Booth space, jury fee, and a free link to your web site from the Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts web site.
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