Hibiscus Festival Fine Art Show scheduled for April 17

VERO BEACH — The Hibiscus Festival Committee is inviting fine artists to set up booths at the Hibiscus Festival Annual Juried Fine Art Show, sponsored in part by Tom Collins Insurance, Inc., on Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual Hibiscus Festival attracts over 15,000 people of all ages.

A 10 x 10 space will be provided for artists to set up their tent (white only). Original artwork is to be exhibited, and offerings of the artist’s prints, note cards, postcards & small gift items are encouraged. Fine Art & Fine Crafts only will be considered including paintings, drawings, sculpture, collage, mixed media, photography, pottery, glass and fine jewelry. Crafters creating clothing, country crafts, costume jewelry, etc. are also encouraged. (Cash Awards to be determined.)

Booth fee is $50. A special rate of $35 will be given to artists who are members of the Cultural Council of Indian River County, the Vero Beach Art Club or the Sebastian River Art Club and to previous Highwaymen exhibitors. Deadline to participate is March 15, 2010. You will be notified of your acceptance upon receipt of your application.

A registration form with all the pertinent information may be found at www.mainstreetverobeach.org. First applications received are the first to receive space assignments so early submissions are encouraged.  For Juried Art Show questions, contact Lee Orre at 772.538-0959.  If your work is more appropriate for the general Hibiscus Festival Marketplace contact Susan Viviano at susanviviano1956@yahoo.com or download a registration form by visiting www.mainstreetverobeach.org.

The annual Hibiscus Festival begins on Friday evening April 16 with the Miss Hibiscus Pageant, the Festival day and evening street party are on Saturday, April 17.  The Festival supports the efforts by the two benefiting sponsors Main Street Vero Beach and Vero Heritage, Inc. The City of Vero Beach is the Presenting Sponsor.

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