28th Annual Art Fest Naples Returns to Fleischmann Park on January 18 & 19

(Naples, Fla. – December 26, 2024) Art Fest Naples will return to Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Boulevard, on Saturday and Sunday, January 18 and 19, 2025, offering Southwest Florida residents and visitors an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy and purchase fine art. The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. 

Celebrating its 28th year, Art Fest Naples is a juried art show featuring an impressive array of fine art and crafts. Visitors can browse and purchase works in mediums including oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, graphite and pastel drawings, art photography, blown glass, turned wood, sculptures, metal works, ceramics and pottery, fiber art, handcrafted jewelry, and a variety of 2D and 3D mixed media pieces.

“Art Fest Naples draws some of the finest artists from across the country and is a must-attend event for Southwest Florida residents and visitors,” said Taire Malloy, show director. “The event was named one of Sunshine Artist magazine’s 200 Best of the past decade, ranking 57th in the fine art and design category from 2010-2020.” 

Art Fest Naples stands out not only for its exceptional artistry and beautiful park setting, but also for its philanthropic impact. A portion of the proceeds benefits St. Vincent de Paul Naples’ Meals on Wheels program, which delivers nutritious meals and companionship to homebound seniors and disabled residents. Supported by more than 175 volunteers, the program provides over 79,000 meals annually. St. Vincent de Paul Naples also operates the Family Assistance Center and Choice Food Pantry. For more information, visit www.svdpnaples.org. 

“We are grateful to be the beneficiary of Art Fest Naples,” said Diane Van Parys, Art Fest volunteer coordinator and St. Vincent de Paul Naples board member. “Community support through events like this ensures that we can continue serving Collier County’s homebound residents.” 

Admission to Art Fest Naples is free, but donations will be collected at the gate to support St. Vincent de Paul’s Meals on Wheels program.

The event is sponsored by Naples Daily News/LOCALiQ.  Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

For volunteer opportunities, contact Diane Van Parys at artfestsvdp2021@gmail.com. For event sponsorships or additional information, contact Taire Malloy at 239-634-2337, email artfestnaples@gmail.com, or visit www.artfestnaples.com.