Artists

Scholarship Applications for “Out of Town Artists” Are Now Closed

We are thrilled to announce our lineup of 120 incredible artists from 20 countries! These talented individuals will be arriving in Sarasota, starting October 20. To accommodate them, we are booking 900 “heads in beds” nights throughout the downtown area. While here, our artists will be consuming 2,400 meals and will be living and working in the vibrant heart of Sarasota for two or three weeks.

Though our out-of-town artist scholarships are filled, we always welcome community artists to get involved and share their talent! Whether you're a professional or a hobbyist, there are countless opportunities to contribute and make a mark on this international event.

Get Involved with the Parade

One exciting way to participate is as a Parade Artist. Our parade will be a true community-building event, offering workshops for people of all ages and abilities, where you can collaborate with local artisans and individuals from over 15 nonprofit organizations, thanks to our Grow the Heart program derived from pre-sales of our Grow the Heart VIP ticket. To learn more about the parade and how you can be involved, click here.

What Skills Do You Need for the Parade?

We’re looking for skills like:
- Sewing
- Paper-mâché
- Painting
- Sculpting
- Woodwork
- And all kinds of handy creative crafts!

From October 21 to November 8, artist workshops will be held every day, and community workshops will also take place, intermittently from October 1 through October 20th, providing a chance to engage, create, and make a difference.

Ready to Join?

- Sign up here to stay in touch
- Sign up here for specific workshops