38th ANNUAL HOMOSASSA ARTS, CRAFTS & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL  is sponsored by the Homosassa Civic Club.  This event is held on Mason Creek Road in the historic district of Old Homosassa.  Homosassa is home to many commercial fishermen, and with its spring-fed river, has been a nationally known sport fishing and recreation area since the mid-1800s.  This 37th annual festival will draw Arts and Crafts buyers and enthusiasts from Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Ocala, Gainesville and the surrounding communities as well as out-of-state buyers.  Last year’s attendance was approximately 30,000 people.

• Best of Show                                   $1,000
• First Place Awards        Division I-V      $300 each
• Second Place Awards    Division I-V      $200 each
• Third Place Awards       Division I-V      $100 each

• Division I     
  Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Pastel
• Division II    
  Graphics, Drawing, Photography, Mixed Media
• Division III   
  Wood, Metal & Metal Sculpture
• Division IV   
  Glass, Pottery & Clay Sculpture
• Division V  
  Jewelry, Wearable Art, Fibre

Exhibitors must exhibit both days to be eligible for awards and to participate in future festivals.

November 10 & 11, 2012

Saturday  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday    8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Deadline for Entry:  Until full
Notifications:  A.S.A.P.

This show consists of two sections:  the JUDGED and NON-JUDGED as outlined below.

Location: Center of Old Homosassa
Awards: Eligible for cash awards
Eligibility: Only original works of the artist done since 2000 may be exhibited. All paintings should be appropriately framed or mounted.  Watercolors, drawings, photography and graphics not framed may be displayed in portfolio.  Fine quality lit

hographs and prints of the artist are permissible.  Unacceptable to show: paintings on velvet, mass-produced works, shell craft, driftwood, crocheting, knitting, candles, manufactured leather or jewelry, craft kits, millinery, art supplies, decoupage, coin or fork jewelry, tee shirts of any kind.

Location: Center of Old Homosassa
Eligibility: Only Original Works of the Crafter may be exhibited. All paintings should be appropriately framed or mounted.  Watercolors, drawings, photography and graphics not framed may be displayed in portfolio.  Fine quality lithographs and prints of the crafter are permissible.  Non-judged section will accept creative crafts including handcrafts, wood, folk art, leather, candles, shell craft, driftwood, crocheting and knitting.

For more information, please contact Lora Sipos at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .