The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale National Art Festival

January 29 & 30, 2011

 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

• The Festival will feature a Family Art Corner, where aspiring artists of all ages can sketch from a live model, still-life, or the surrounding landscape. The Art Corner highlights the Museum’s Studio School program, which offers a variety of courses for children in grades 1-12 and adults at all skill levels. Patrons who visit the Festival on Saturday morning will witness Studio School classes in-action as our instructors hold class in the park for the day.
• All Festival proceeds and donations benefit the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale’s Studio School Scholarship Fund, which offers both merit and need-based scholarships to students in grades 1-12 year-round. 
• The Festival will occur in conjunction with the opening weekend of the Museum's much anticipated exhibition Vatican Splendors: A Journey Through Faith and Art, on view through April 24, 2011.  Please see our Exhibitions page for further details.  

DIRECTIONS

From I-95, take the Broward Boulevard exit east to Andrews Avenue. Take Andrews Avenue south to Las Olas Blvd. The Festival will take place in beautiful Huizenga Plaza, across from the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, which is located on the northeast corner of Las Olas Boulevard and Andrews Avenue.

FESTIVAL HOURS 

Saturday, January 29th: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 30th: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

MUSEUM HOURS

Saturday, January 29th: 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 30th: 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m

PARKING

City Park Garage

From I-95, take the Broward Boulevard exit east to SE 1st Avenue. Take SE 1st Avenue south, approximately one and a half blocks. The entrance to the garage will be on the east (left) side, across the street from the Broward County Main Library. There is an additional entrance on SE 2nd Street.  Note: Generally parking is $1 per hour, paid in advance at centralized meters. However, during special events the garage may charge a flat rate upon entry.

One Park Place Garage

From I-95, take the Broward Boulevard exit east to Brickell Avenue.  Take Brickell Avenue south, past SE 2nd Street into Las Olas (Riverfront).  Brickell will bend east past the shops and main entrance; the parking garage entrance is on the right through the alley before Andrews Avenue.  Parking is $1 per hour, paid before exiting the garage at centralized meters.

Parking Meters

Additional metered parking is available on streets near the Museum, as well as at other public and private lots and garages throughout the downtown Fort Lauderdale area. Rates and hours of operation vary.

A Brief History of the Art Festival

In 2008, after a hiatus lasting several years, the Museum re-introduced the original Las Olas Art Festival to the area. The festival was originally conceived in the early 70’s by the Museum support group, Beaux Arts. For over 30 years, this community favorite known by its acronym L.O.A.F. (Las Olas Art Festival), returned to Las Olas Boulevard and the park previously named Bubier Park. Today the park situated across from the Museum has changed its name to Huizinga Plaza and the event name has changed to the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale National Art Festival, but its roots are deeply planted as a noteworthy art event.
 

Since its resurrection in 2008, this prestigious event has established itself as an Art Festival of the highest caliber by participating artists and patrons alike.  The National Art Festival attracts artists from around the nation and parts of the world. Not only does this grand outdoor event host award winning artists in mediums such as, painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, fiber arts and jewelry, but visitors will also have the opportunity to learn about area cultural organizations, enjoy live music, experience culinary delights, take in Museum exhibitions and  all for a great reason. . . fostering creativity in our youth!
 

For A Great Cause. . . .Studio School Scholarship Fund

The National Art Festival serves as the fundraiser for the Museum’s Studio School Scholarship Fund. Since the Studio School’s doors opened just five years ago, over 500 scholarships have been awarded to students in grades from 1 – 12. The Studio School is a year-round program offering curriculum-based art classes to students of all ages, including adults. 

All net proceeds from the event including donations of even a few dollars from festival patrons are added directly to the Scholarship Fund and awarded to students as class tuition.  To learn more about the Studio School visit the web pages on our site, or stop by our booth and art corner during the festival. Last year it was a huge draw for families, art students, and interested visitors who had the opportunity to sketch from a live model, a still-life, or the surrounding landscape.
 

Deadline for Artist: September 30, 2009. Applications received after the deadline will still be considered on a space available basis.

Click here to download the Art Festival application

Click here to download the Email Image Form