The Arts Alive is a juried arts and fine crafts festival held the third Saturday and Sunday in May in historic downtown Florence, Alabama. The art market takes place in Wilson Park while the fine art exhibit is held at Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts. Both venues feature artists specializing in painting, mixed media, collage, stained glass, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, woodwork, photography, print making, drawing, and more.

IMPORTANT DATES

February 8 - DEADLINE:
Applications Due

March 2 - Notification of Gallery Acceptance or Rejection

March 4 - Notification of Park Acceptance or Rejection

April 7 - Deadline to Accept Invitation and Purchase Deadline

May 2 - Gallery Artwork Due at Kennedy-Douglass

May 16 - Artist Check-in and Park Setup

May 17 & 18 - Arts Alive Festival in the Park

May 17 - Artist Awards Dinner at Kennedy-Douglass

June 26 - Gallery Exhibit Closes

June 27 - July 2 - Artwork Pickup