Artist Application
APPLICATION DETAILS COMING SOON!
Location: Central Park and along Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park, Florida
Phone: 407-644-7207 (Voice Message System) (No Texting)
Website: www.wpsaf.org
Show Dates: March 20 – March 22, 2026
Application Available on ZAPP: Friday, August 1, 2025
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Zapplication Link: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13546
EVENT SUMMARY
The 67th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious juried fine art shows. It consistently ranks among the most highly regarded outdoor art shows in the nation, with cash awards totaling $76,500 and dedicated Patron purchase funds expected to be over $100,000. In 2021, the festival was named #4 Best Show of All Times in Sunshine Artist’s national poll of All Time Favorites. In 2024 the festival ranked #8 in the USA Today Readers’ Choice, 10 Best Art Festivals contest.
The show is located in historic downtown Winter Park, Florida, nestled throughout Central Park and stretching along Park Avenue. The event takes place on March 20 – March 22, 2026, in the heart of this charming city. Attendance at the Festival is expected to reach over 250,000 people who will view the artwork of 215 artists and 3 emerging artists. One of Central Florida’s largest annual outdoor events, the Festival also features a wide variety of entertainment on the stage in Central Park, food and beverage to please the whole family, a popular exhibit of student art from Central Florida schools, and many interactive arts for the kids.
A portion of the Festival’s proceeds is donated to The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Foundation to fund scholarships through the Jean Alice Oliphant Scholarship at Rollins College and The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Scholarship at the University of Central Florida.
CONTACT INFORMATION
- The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, P.O. Box 597, Winter Park, FL 32790-0597
- Voice message system (No Texting): 407-644-7207
- Website: wpsaf.org
- Zapplication Link: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13546
- Application questions: zapp@wpsaf.org
- General questions: wpsaf@wpsaf.org
- Artist questions: artistinfo@wpsaf.org
- Emerging artists: ea@wpsaf.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinterParkSidewalkArtFestival
- Instagram: @winterparksidewalkartfestival
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Four (4) Images: Three (3) of artwork with no signatures or initials & One (1) booth image of your current artwork created after 2020 with no identifying markers such as signage, booth cards, and people.
- Each artwork image must show the year the artwork was created on the application, not on the submitted images, or it will be marked incomplete.
- If selected to exhibit, the Artist’s body of work must be substantially the same as shown in their images. Non-compliance with this requirement may result in expulsion from the show.
- You may submit applications in up to three (3) different categories for this show, but only two (2) entries may be accepted.
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to apply.
- Application Fee: $45.00 (Non-refundable)
IMPORTANT DATES
- Friday, August 1, 2025
Application available on ZAPP - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Application deadline to ZAPP, by Midnight, EST. Requirements: 4 images (3 artwork, 1 booth) with no identifying markers - Saturday, October 25, 2025
ZAPP Screening at (Location TBD). Open to all applicants and the public 8:30 am to 4 pm - Monday, November 3, 2025
Notification of Screening results from ZAPP emailed on or before this date - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Acceptance and Exhibitor/Booth Fee through ZAPP by Midnight, EST - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Booth requests deadline for invited artists. Fill out the form or email to artistinfo@wpsaf.org by Midnight, EST. See Invited Artists page for more Booth Request details. - Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Exhibitor/Booth Fee refund request deadline. Email to zapp@wpsaf.org by Midnight, EST. Exhibitor/Booth Fee refund is subject to an administrative fee of $35.00 - Thursday, March 19, 2026
Spaces located in Central Park may be set up AFTER 8:30 am. Check in with Headquarters before set-up. Headquarters is open 7 am – 6 pm (NW corner of Park Ave & Morse Blvd) - Friday, March 20, 2026
Spaces located along Park Avenue may be set up AFTER 5 am. Check in with Headquarters or Space Assignment Committee before set-up. Headquarters is open from 5 am to 6 pm. (NW corner of Park Ave & Morse Blvd) - March 20, 21 and 22, 2026 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
The 67th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival hours Friday and Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm
- Artists’ Hospitality Center with refreshments – open daily from 8am – 4 pm
- Limited free artists’ parking; Improved for 2026
- Artist Housing Program
- Booth sitting staffed by volunteers available on call
- Artist Care Team – several visits each day
- Saturday Night Artists’ Party (Dinner & Awards Presentation)
- Art Festival Magazine distributed at event and archived on website
- Artists’ Gallery on website
- Security patrol after hours
- Extensive media promotions throughout Central Florida leading up to and during the Festival
- Artists retain all sales proceeds
- Best of Show: Purchase Award, $12,000
- Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Art of Philanthropy: Purchase Award, $5,000
- The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum Award for Distinguished Work of Art: $2,500
- The Monte Livermore Celebration of Nature Award, $2,000
- Ten Awards of Excellence: $2,000 each
- Twenty Awards of Distinction: $1,000 each
- Thirty Awards of Merit: $500 each
- In addition, Patron Program purchases are estimated to exceed $100,000 this year
The jurist panel consists of three (3) independent judges, selected from across the country for their in-depth knowledge and experience in multiple art media. In October, they will review the digital images of all applicants to select the Festival artists and the Wait List artists. In March, the same jurist panel will review the work of the exhibitors to determine those artists they consider eligible for awards. Judging of the awards is based upon the overall quality of the artwork exhibited. After a booth is selected by a judge, the artist is responsible for selecting one piece for Saturday’s awards processing that best represents their entire body of work. Previous WPSAF award-winning artwork is not eligible for an award. The Best of Show, The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum Award for Distinguished Work of Art, and The Monte Livermore Celebration of Nature Award are presented for individual works. Awards are presented solely at the discretion of the judges. The Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Art of Philanthropy is determined separately.
2026 JUDGES
The names and bios of the judges will be posted on our website at www.wpsaf.org under the About the Festival tab.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
It is critical that each accepted and wait-listed artist maintains an accurate and up-to-date artist’s profile in ZAPP through March 2026, especially telephone, email, website, and postal mail. In addition, it is important to check your e-mail often as all acceptances and pertinent Festival information will be communicated electronically.
TO APPLY
Applications to The 67th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival will be available through ZAPP at https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13546 between Friday, August 1 and Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Midnight, EST. Screening order is established by the date your completed application is marked “Received” in ZAPP within your medium category. Artists may apply only once in a category and in a maximum of three (3) different categories but only if the work is substantially different in medium and technique.
REMINDER – FAMILY-ORIENTED EVENT
The Festival is a family-oriented event and exhibits must be in keeping with this atmosphere. Artwork featuring nudity must portray the human body in a respectful and non-exploitative manner. The Festival retains the right to regulate various aspects of the booth display including, but not limited to, number of pieces of artwork, size and number of bins, and overall placement within the allotted space.
IMAGES
You must submit four (4) images:
- Three (3) current artwork images (with no visible signatures or initials), and
- One (1) booth image with your current artwork displayed. Your booth image should not have any identifying markers. That means no signatures, no booth cards, no signage, and no people or pets should be shown in the photo.
- Each artwork image must show the year the artwork was created on the application, not on the submitted images, or it will be marked incomplete
PLEASE NOTE
Your application will be rejected if these rules are not followed, and the Application Fee will not be refunded. Excellent guidelines labeled Image Preparation may be found in ZAPP. Only images submitted in the ZAPP format can be used in the Festival program and publicity. Your #1 image may be used in the Festival program, on the website and other Festival-related media.
SPECIAL NOTICE: 2025 FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS
Winners of the 2025 Best of Show Award, the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Award, The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum Award, The Monte Livermore Celebration of Nature Award, Awards of Excellence and Awards of Distinction are invited to return in their awarded categories without being juried. To confirm your participation in The 2026 Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival™, returning award winners must submit an application to ZAPP by Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Midnight, EST and pay the Exhibitor/Booth Fee of $575.00 through ZAPP by Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Midnight, EST. A coupon code will be emailed to returning artists to avoid the $45.00 application fee.
APPLICATION BY COLLABORATING ARTISTS
- Collaborating artists may apply as a single entry only. No more than two (2) artists working as a team may collaborate in the design and creation of any artwork submitted with the application or selected to display at the Festival.
- Assistants, employees, office or other support staff are NOT considered to be collaborators. If an artist has a helper who assists the artist with frames, setup, selling, paperwork, etc., but he/she is NOT producing the work under his/her own or team name, this person is NOT a collaborator, though he or she may certainly assist you at the Festival.
- If selected, only one (1) booth space will be issued, and only finished work that is the result of the collaborative process may be displayed and sold.
- BOTH artists are required to sign in and present photo identification prior to setting up.
- BOTH artists must be present during Festival hours in the booth during the entire three-day Festival, except for short breaks.
APPLICATION IN THREE CATEGORIES
- NOTE: Artists may not apply twice in the same category.
- Artists may apply in a maximum of three (3) different categories (one entry per category).
- If applying in more than one category, the work in each must be substantially different in medium and technique.
- An artist may be selected in a maximum of two (2) categories.
- If an artist is invited and accepts in two (2) categories, separate adjacent spaces will be assigned, one (1) space for each category. The artist may not display artwork from two categories in one booth.
- If an artist is accepted in one category and then invited from the waitlist in another category, the Committee will make every effort to assign adjacent spaces; however, if booths have already been assigned, there is no guarantee adjacent spaces will be available.
- Selection is by the jury process only. The decisions of the judges are final.
WAIT LIST
Placement on the Wait List is determined by the jury process and is based first on a point score in a category and then by the date the completed application is received in ZAPP. Upon a cancellation, all attempts are made to replace medium for medium. If that is not possible, vacancies will be filled by the highest scores remaining in other categories, in order to achieve a balanced show. You will be contacted when a space becomes available. There is no need to contact us. If you do not wish to remain on the Wait List, please contact us by email at artistinfo@wpsaf.org.
ARTIST HOUSING PROGRAM
Housing for artists is available in local homes on a limited basis. Application for housing will be provided after acceptance and payment of your Exhibitor/Booth Fee. For more information, email: friendsofwpsaf@wpsaf.org.
CATEGORIES
Awards are given regardless of category. Categories are used for jurying purposes only. It is the artist’s responsibility to enter in the appropriate category. Artists may apply only once in a category. Refunds will not be given for applying twice in the same category.
IMPORTANT
ALL WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL AND SIGNED BY THE ARTIST. IN APPLICABLE CATEGORIES, ARCHIVAL QUALITY MATERIALS* MUST BE USED (I.E., HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS THAT ARE MEANT TO LAST A LONG TIME). EDITIONS MUST BE LIMITED TO 250.
CLAY
Three-dimensional clay and porcelain work created by the artist. Jewelry is not included in this category. Work may not be machine-made or mass-produced.
DIGITAL ART
Works may be created using digital technology or by using digital programs to significantly manipulate or alter source material(s) such as scans or digital files. Artwork must be original in conception and adhere to copyright and appropriation guidelines. Work created by or with the aid of Artificial Intelligence is not permitted. Works must be in limited editions, signed and numbered no greater than 250 including all sizes, using only archival quality materials* (see description above). Digital Art prints must be made from the artist’s original digital file under the artist’s supervision.
DRAWINGS & PASTELS
Two-dimensional works created by the artist using dry media including chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencils, wax crayon, or from the fluid medium of inks and washes, applied by pen, brush, or other tools for mark-making. Work must be created with archival quality materials* (see description above) and properly signed.
EMERGING ARTIST
This category is restricted. Artists applying as an Emerging Artist may not also apply in other categories. The Emerging Artist Program is designed specifically for outstanding new artists (18 years or older) who are just beginning their careers in the art world and who do not have an established record as a professional artist showing their work in museums, art centers, major galleries or juried outdoor art festivals. These applicants will not need a booth image, a fourth image of artwork is required in its place. A special code for Emerging Artists to use when applying through ZAPP is listed on our web site. If you are unable to enter the special code, please contact us.
We reserve the right to pre-screen and research Emerging Artist applicants to make sure they are a fit for this category and that they do not have extensive experience exhibiting and selling their work.
Visit the Festival website for complete details. Use this link, www.wpsaf.org under the “For the Artists” tab. Or find it at www.wpsaf.org/artists/emergingartists.
FIBER
Two-dimensional and three-dimensional work that is wearable and non-wearable and created from fibrous materials. This category includes but is not limited to baskets, books, embroidery, paper, quilts, weavings, felting, etc. All work must be original in conception and created by the artist. No commercial or mass production works are permitted, regardless of additional modifications or enhancements by the artist.
GLASS
Three-dimensional work created by the artist in glass. Techniques include but are not limited to blowing, kiln-casting, fusing, slumping, or flame-working. No molds or other forms of mass production are permitted.
JEWELRY
Jewelry created by the artist without the use of commercial casts, molds, kits or a production studio, regardless of medium. Jewelry created solely through the stringing of commercially available beads and similar materials on wire, string or cord, with no elements created by the artist, is not permitted. Only those artists accepted in the jewelry category may display or sell jewelry.
LEATHER
Three-dimensional handmade work designed by and created by the artist with leather.
METAL
Two-dimensional or three-dimensional artwork created by the artist through the forging, twisting, sculpting or fabricating of various metals. No commercial or mass production works are permitted, regardless of additional modifications or enhancements by the artist.
MIXED MEDIA – 2D
Two-dimensional, one-of-a-kind works created by the artist in which the primary intent is the union of two (2) or more physical art mediums or materials. Artwork must be original in conception and adhere to copyright and appropriation guidelines. Mixed Media categories are to be mixtures of physical media only. A digitally printed piece that combines photographs, sketches, and digital manipulation before being printed is not considered Mixed Media. For pieces that feature highly manipulated digital photography, see the Digital Art category.
MIXED MEDIA – 3D
Three-dimensional, one-of-a-kind works created by the artist in which the primary intent is the union of two (2) or more physical materials. Artwork may include but is not limited to assemblage or sculpture.
PAINTING
Two-dimensional work created by the artist with pigment including oils and acrylics, as well as egg tempera, casein, alkyd, encaustic (excluding watercolor). Work must be created with archival quality materials* (see description above) and properly signed.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Two-dimensional work created by the artist that includes digital and film photography that has not been manipulated to achieve results beyond what could be produced in a traditional dark room. Hand-colored photography and emulsion transfers are accepted in this category. Only the artist’s original source material is acceptable. Work must be printed by the artist or under the artist’s supervision in limited editions no greater than 250 inclusive of all sizes, properly signed and numbered on archival quality materials*(see description above). Signage of an overtly commercial nature listing the availability of numerous sizes, print surfaces and/or framing options is prohibited.
PRINTMAKING
Two-dimensional printmaking is a transfer process of producing original art, usually in multiples. Printed original works are hand manipulated by the artist using etching, engraving, silk-screening, stone and plate lithography, linoleum block or woodcut, etc., which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition no greater than 250 using archival quality materials*(see description above).
SCULPTURE
Three-dimensional artwork primarily using a single medium, such as shaping figures in the round or in relief, chiseling marble, modeling clay, casting metal, or constructing from various materials. No forms of commercial, mass-produced, or enhanced items not made by the artist are permitted.
WATERCOLOR
Two-dimensional work created by the artist with watercolors using archival quality materials* (see description above).
WOOD
Two-dimensional or three-dimensional work created by the artist that is hand-tooled, machine-worked, built-up, turned or carved in wood.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Please read the entire application completely, including this important section.
ARTIST STATEMENT
- All exhibitors must prominently display their Artist Statement in their booths.
- These Artist Statements must describe the technique, materials, and processes used in the creation of the entire body of work.
- The Artist Statement display may not be any larger than 9” by 12”.
- Collaborators must describe each member’s involvement in the creation of the artwork in their Artist Statement.
COMMITMENT
A completed ZAPP application and full payment of the booth fee is a commitment to show in your selected category (categories) and to abide by the Festival rules. Artist, and collaborator if applicable, must be present at all times during the three-day Festival.
EXHIBIT SPACE
Each space measures 10’ by 12’. The artist’s display, including booth and viewing bins, must be contained within this space.
- An artist may have only one (1) single space, except in cases of two (2) category acceptances.
- The work of only one (1) artist may be displayed in each assigned space.
- A minimum of six (6) pieces must be displayed.
- The Festival retains the right to regulate various aspects of the booth display including, but not limited to, number of pieces of artwork, size and number of bins, and overall placement within the allotted space.
- The Festival is a family-oriented event, and exhibits must be in keeping with this atmosphere.
THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED:
- Reproductions of original artwork
- Copies of original artwork and works reproduced or copied from works of masters, advertisements, commercial or widely circulated photographs or offset prints
- Work purchased from an outside source for resale
- Production artwork in any category
- Work created by kits, manufactured or kit jewelry, art supplies, commercial signage or displays, decoupage and ceramics cast from commercial molds
- Traditional crafts such as soaps, candles, scented oils, homemade food items and simple skill crafts should not be entered into this event
- Mass-produced note cards, commercial books, etc.
- Framing in the Park
- Artwork not in the category in which the artist applied and was accepted
- Unsigned artwork or work not using archival materials
- Creation or demonstration of artwork in the Park
- Alcohol or sound systems
- Pets
- Generators
ORIGINAL ART vs. REPRODUCTION POLICY
Only original artwork is allowed at the Festival. No reproductions will be permitted.
A reproduction is considered to be a piece that is copied by digital or photographic means and printed on an offset press, serigraph press, or through a computer by means of an inkjet or electrostatic printer. This includes giclee prints.
All prints in the Digital Art or Photography category must be printed by the artist or under the artist’s supervision in limited editions no greater than 250 including all sizes, properly signed and numbered on archival materials.
AI-GENERATED ART POLICY
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival prohibits the sale of AI-prompted artworks. We are committed to providing a safe space where artists can showcase and sell their original works. We are committed to striking the right balance between enabling our artists to leverage new creative tools and technologies while ensuring that The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival remains a marketplace known for its original artworks created by real artists. To maintain the integrity and authenticity of the art displayed at our event, we have established the following policies regarding the use of AI in creating artwork:
- Originality Requirement: All artwork must be original and created by the artist. While we allow the use of AI tools during the preliminary stages of creation, the final artwork output must be the artist’s work and not solely generated by AI.
- AI Tool Usage: Artists may use AI tools to assist with brainstorming, generating ideas, or creating initial drafts. However, the final piece should be significantly transformed and developed beyond what the AI produced. This transformation should reflect the artist’s individual creativity, style, and effort.
- Disclosure: If AI tools were used at any stage of the creation process, artists must disclose this information in the description of their artwork. Transparency about the use of AI helps maintain trust and integrity within our community.
- Prohibited Content: Uploading artwork that is entirely generated by AI without significant human modification is PROHIBITED.
- Respect for Copyrights: Artists must ensure that any AI tools used do not infringe on existing copyrights or intellectual property rights. The use of AI-generated content that replicates or closely mimics existing works is not allowed.
- Review Process: Our team reserves the right to review and assess the originality of artwork. If an artwork is found to violate our AI policy, it may be removed from the artist’s exhibit.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
We encourage artists to provide their buyers with a Certificate of Authenticity stating that the artwork is an original, unique piece.
IMPORTANT
During The 67th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival all displays will be visited by the Viewing Committee to ensure that the displays and artwork comply with Festival rules. It is our exclusive right and responsibility to ensure all art displayed at the Festival is in compliance. An Officer of the Festival will make the final decision. Non-compliance can result in expulsion and will result in ineligibility for judging, awards and future Festival participation. The Festival reserves the right to refuse invitation to any applicant found to be in violation of our rules at any point during the admission process.
FEES
- $45.00 Application Fee paid through ZAPP by Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Midnight, EST. This application fee is not refundable.
- $575.00 Exhibitor/Booth Fee paid through ZAPP by Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Midnight, EST.
No refund of Exhibitor/Booth Fee will be made for cancellation after Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Midnight, EST. Exhibitor/Booth Fee refund is subject to an administration fee of $35.00.
There is no commission charged by the Festival on any art sales.
SPACE REQUESTS
Space requests are determined by date of confirmed (paid in full) application and the returning 2025 award winners within each category. Your timely email response will greatly assist the committee in completing the park layout before the holidays.
Upon being extended an invitation to exhibit in The 67th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, your application status will change to confirmed only after your acceptance and payment of the $575.00 Exhibitor/Booth Fee. At that time, refer to the site map available at Festival Maps and email three (3) space preferences to artistinfo@wpsaf.org by our deadline of Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Midnight, EST. The WPSAF Policies Regarding Space Assignments are posted in full on the website under “Jury & Space Information”.
Booth requests will be processed in the order in which they are received. Invited artists will receive an email with detailed instructions for how to submit a booth request.
All artists, including returning artists and award winners from the previous year should submit a booth request. You will not automatically be reassigned to the same booth space. Emerging Artists will have their space automatically assigned in the designated Emerging Artists’ area.
If you have been accepted in multiple categories or need any special accommodations, please indicate this on the booth request form. Provide all relevant information on your booth request because once booths are assigned, it will be difficult to make adjustments.
Please use only the current park map on our website, as we have made changes from previous years’ layouts and the booth numbers may be different. A printable map of Central Park is available on our website. Click on the “Info for Artists” tab at the top, and then scroll to “Jury & Space Information” on the menu on the left.
Changes made to Central Park by the City of Winter Park in the Festival area may result in the layout being changed without notice.
LOAD-IN & SETUP INFORMATION
Detailed setup and load-in information (including the load-in route, parking and check-in locations, and reservation times) will be shared in advance of the Festival. Please note that artists with booths in the park will set up on Thursday, March 19, 2026 while artists on the street will set up on Friday, March 20, 2026.
CRITICAL CHECK-IN DEADLINES
- Artists with booths in the park must check in at Festival Headquarters by 6:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Artists with booths on the street must check in at Festival Headquarters by 7:00 AM ET on Friday, March 20, 2026.
NO CALL – NO SHOW POLICY
If you anticipate arriving later than your check-in deadline, you must notify the Committee via phone (407-644-7207) or email (artistinfo@wpsaf.org) before the deadline. Failure to communicate may result in the forfeiture of your acceptance and your replacement by an artist from our waitlist.
TAX
Each artist is responsible for collecting and reporting Florida Sales Tax on all sales made during the Festival. The current tax rate for Florida/Orange County is six and one-half percent (6.5%). Reporting forms will be provided by Florida Department of Revenue at check-in or may be obtained at http://dor.myflorida.com/Pages/forms_index.aspx.
OTHER
If you need assistance before, during, or after the Festival (i.e., unloading, set-up, take-down, etc.) due to a disability, please let us know and we will be happy to make arrangements to help you.
FEES & REFUNDS
- $45.00 Application Fee paid through ZAPP by Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Midnight, EST. This application fee is not refundable.
- $575.00 Exhibitor/Booth Fee paid through ZAPP by Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Midnight, EST.
No refund of Exhibitor/Booth Fee will be made for cancellation after Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Midnight, EST. Exhibitor/Booth Fee refund is subject to an administration fee of $35.00.
There is no commission charged by the Festival on any art sales.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is committed to nurturing and maintaining a positive and inclusive environment where exhibitors, visitors, patrons, suppliers, sponsors, board members and volunteers can all engage respectfully and professionally. To ensure a safe and successful festival we ask that all participants adhere to the following principles:
- Conduct yourself with professionalism in all interactions.
- Treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
- Follow all applicable safety procedures, application rules, and local laws at all times.
- Be considerate of the diverse backgrounds, experiences and beliefs of others.
- Report any uncomfortable, unsafe or unacceptable behavior to a member of The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival staff.
Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Harassment, bullying, or discrimination of any kind – whether verbal, physical, or visual.
- Being under the excessive influence of alcohol or other substances.
- Engaging in any illegal activity.
- Failing to follow safety procedures, festival policies as outlined in the application, local laws, or instructions from a member of the festival staff.
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is committed to addressing any concerns swiftly and appropriately. If someone engages in unacceptable behavior and does not commit to change, they will be asked to leave and may not be permitted to return. Whether any conduct is in violation of this policy is determined by WPSAF in its sole discretion. The festival reserves the right to take further action, including reporting to authorities if necessary.
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival’s Code of Conduct has been put in place to ensure that that our event will continue to be an enjoyable and safe experience for everyone who attends.
I hereby submit an application to become an exhibitor in The 67th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival™.
- Submission of my ZAPP application confirms my commitment to abide by the Festival rules and regulations as established by the Festival Committee and the City of Winter Park.
- By submitting an application, I, and my co-artist (collaborator), if applicable, hereby and forever discharge The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival™, Winter Park Art Festival, Inc., Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Foundation, Inc. and the City of Winter Park, Florida, of and from all manner of actions, suits, and damages, claims and demands, whatsoever in law or equity, from any loss and damage to the undersigned’s property while in the possession, supervision or auspices of The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival™, Winter Part Art Festival, Inc., Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Foundation, Inc., the City of Winter Park, their agents, representatives or employees.
- I warrant that:
- The artwork submitted for jurying and the artwork to be displayed in my booth are all original work that are both designed and executed by my own hands since 2020. If produced with a collaborator, the work is made solely by my collaborator and me with our own hands.
- There is no production studio associated with any of the work to be sold in my booth.
- The work in my booth is not purchased from an outside source for resale at The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival™.
- There are no reproductions or enhanced/embellished reproductions in my booth.
- If selected to exhibit at The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival™, the festival has no liability for lost, damaged or stolen artwork. Artists are required to carry liability insurance and include The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival as additional insured.
- If selected to exhibit at The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival™, I authorize use of the images submitted with my application or duplicates thereof for Festival publicity or documentation.
- I agree to grant a license to The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival™ to reproduce electronically, in limited resolution, my original artwork for a period of up to thirty (30) months beginning Wednesday, January 1, 2026.
- I understand by submitting an application, I retain full copyright of my original artwork. My images shall not be redistributed except as anticipated on the website and in the Festival programs and other Festival related media, without my express written permission.
- A confirmed application in ZAPP and full payment of the Exhibitor Fee is a commitment to show in my selected category (categories) and to abide by the Festival rules.
- No refund of the Exhibitor Fee will be made for cancellation after Tuesday, December 31, 2025, Midnight, EST. Exhibitor Fee refund is subject to an administrative fee of $35.00.
- The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival™ reserves the right to make final interpretation of all rules.