Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival (54th Annual)

Organizer's Promotional Message

For over half a century, the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival has stood as a premier destination for some of the nation’s most distinguished artists. As a consistently top-ranked show by Sunshine Artist, (18 in the "100 Best Fine Art and Design Shows of 2024"), GGAF hosts a three-day festival that will be productive and enjoyable for 196 juried artists to connect with our community of loyal patrons and many visiting tourists.

A Proven Marketplace: It’s tradition. Pensacola residents look forward to spending the first weekend in November shopping for original artwork with family and friends.

A Historic Backdrop: Showcase your work in the stunning, oak-shaded beauty of Seville
Square in beautiful downtown Pensacola – the first European settlement in America.

Total Celebration: The fine art show is the centerpiece of a weekend that unites music and dance performances, heritage arts, delicious street food and thousands of visitors.

Awards: The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is proud to recognize and reward the talent of our participating artists with 23 cash prizes totaling $26,000.

Apply to be part of our 54th year. We don’t just show art; we celebrate exceptional art made from concept, to creation, to completion by the artist's hands.