Art Fest Naples at Fleischmann Park

Name: 28th Annual Art Fest Naples at Fleischmann Park

Dates: January 18 & 19, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday; 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday

Place: This 2-day festival is held in Fleischmann Park, which is located just south of the Coastland Center Mall on Fleischmann Boulevard at Goodlette-Frank Road. The park encompasses 15 acres and includes four lighted racquetball courts, three lighted baseball/softball fields, two lighted sand volleyball courts, two lighted basketball courts, a lighted football field and practice field, and new playgrounds (one for toddlers 1-5 years and one for school age children 6-12 years) with sun shades and a water splash zone. The park also has several picnic pavilions, open green space, ample parking and a community center with meeting rooms, a game room, two dance studios and a main room.

The festival takes place along the sidewalks that bisect the park, connecting the tennis courts on the east with the picnic pavilion, playgrounds and one of the baseball/softball fields.

You can reach Fleischmann Park by telephoning 239-213-3020, or by fax at 239-213-3018.

National Ranking: Consistently ranked by Sunshine Artist Magazine in the top 100 festivals in the country, “ranking 57th in the fine art and design category from 2010-2020,” according to Festival Director Taire Malloy.

Description: This annual show offers southwest Florida residents and visitors an opportunity to browse and purchase fine art that includes paintings in oil and acrylic, watercolors, drawings in graphite and pastels, art photography, blown glass, turned wood pieces, sculptures, metal works, ceramics and pottery, fiber art, hand-crafted fine art jewelry and a variety of 2D and 3D mixed media pieces.

Because of the festival’s size and configuration, Art Fest Naples also represents an opportunity for artists and collectors to exchange ideas and information.

A jury of arts professionals selects the artists who participate in the show and award prizes in numerous categories.

“Some of the nation’s finest artists will be participating in Art Fest Naples, displaying and selling their work ranging from oil, acrylic and water color paintings, blown glass, turned wood pieces, sculptures, jewelry to a variety of mixed media.” states Art Fest Naples Director Taire Malloy.

Cost: Free, although a $5 donation to support St. Vincent de Paul’s Meals on Wheels program is encouraged.

Beneficiary:  St. Vincent de Paul’s Naples’ Meals on Wheels program 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.

“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.”

For more information, visit www.svdpnaples.org.

Parking: Free and ample.

More Information: For more information, contact Elly Hagen at 239-994-3927 or Elly@ellyhagen.com.

Fast Facts.

• The festival began as a fundraising idea for Eden Autism Services.
• When Eden looked for a partner to acquire its Florida operations, Easter Seals was a natural fit since it already provides services to children and adults with autism.
• Easter Seals Florida officially acquired Eden Autism Services in 2013, but now the event benefits All Needs, Inc. (see above).

January 11, 2025.