Bloomin' Arts Festival Bartow, FL

09/01/2026

Plans are underway for the 56th Annual Bartow Bloomin’ Arts Festival!
Mark your calendars for March 6–7, 2027, as one of Bartow’s favorite traditions returns for another weekend celebrating art, creativity and community.
This year’s featured festival image is “Prism Hawk,” by artist/photographer Randy Johnson — a striking burst of color and movement that will help set the tone for the 2027 festival.

There is much more to come as plans continue to take shape, including information for artists, sponsors, vendors and festivalgoers.
Save the date — March 6–7, 2027 — and watch for more Bloomin’ Arts news soon!

09/01/2026

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14821

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Read more about Bloomin’ Arts Festival 56th Annual 2027 on ZAPPlication

07/08/2026

https://sunshineartist.com/articles/2026/6/let-s-talk-about-show-sales

Tips of the trade

Get ideas for your displays and learn how some artists engage with attendees and stay in touch with them long after a show ends.

06/24/2026

One of our longtime artists, a great friend of our festival and of Bartow, Andy Hamilton had a harrowing accident. Please click on the link and donate if you are able.

Join us in sending Andy and Sheila healing prayers.

Andy, a talented metal artist and a dear friend, recently suffered a serious injury in his worksh… Sara Masters needs your support for Support Andy’s Recovery

06/07/2026

https://www.southernliving.com/bartow-florida-11913539?utm_source=chatgpt.com&fbclid=IwdGRjcASSWalleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR6avN3h9kUg_w7hZo7DUQXIkfFhS1f2VNWi1ueBR3gJYynv_Zj2MPKHguAxqQ_aem_LcPEGutv8M0LmSv4eL-r2w

Come for the art, stay for the charm!

If you need a quiet escape from the busy beaches and theme parks of Central Florida, slip away to Bartow, Florida.

04/07/2026

Show us your festival finds!

I fell in love with this stunning leather bag by Robert Zarcone at this year’s festival—had to bring it home!

Now it’s your turn 😊
Drop a photo in the comments of your favorite festival purchase—new or from years ago. We know you’ve got something special!

Let’s fill this thread with amazing art and memories

03/25/2026

Let us know what you love!

03/24/2026

More great pics from our Presenting Sponsor.
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03/24/2026

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
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