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 19 - DEADLINE: Applications Due

March 01 - Notification of Acceptance or Rejection

April 05 - Payments Due

May 03 - Gallery Artwork Due at Kennedy-Douglass

May 17 - Artist Check-in and Park Setup

May 18 & 19 - Arts Alive Art Market in the Park

May 18 - Artist Awards Dinner at Kennedy-Douglass

June 27 - Gallery Exhibit Closes

June 28 - July 03 - Artwork Pickup