There are countless fun activities, events, and things to do on Anna Maria Island during your beach getaway. The Anna Maria Springfest Art Festival features creativity and honors a lovely mixture of people, entertainment, education, and food. Local artists showcase their handcrafted items that range from unique souvenirs to beautifully designed one-of-a-kind jewelry. Each artist vendor is talented and enthusiastic about their work and especially excited to showcase their skills with you during your next stay in one of our Anna Maria Island vacation rentals.
The Anna Maria Springfest Art festival connects many art lovers to celebrate life on AMI. The beautiful small resort city of Anna Maria is lined with shops, eateries, and of course, galleries. Last year in 2022, many people agreed that it was Springfest’s best year yet. Now in 2023, there are hopes to top the previous year’s wonderful event.
About The Anna Maria Island Art League
The festival hosts 80 creators each year ranging from origin across the United States. They are chosen through a process in which their work is reviewed by a panel of qualified experts. Due to this procedure, spectators can be sure that the work that they are viewing or purchasing will not only be one of a kind but top-of-the-line.
About The Springfest Art Festival
The festival will be held at Holmes beach on Anna Maria Island on March 18th and 19th, 2023 for the 35th Annual Anna Maria Island Springfest Festival of Fine Arts and Fine Crafts. The event is sponsored by the Anna Maria Art League and will take place on Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Locals love this Anna Maria Island event year after year because each time around, there are new artists and unique goods, making for a special experience each time. Parking and admission are both free, and on Saturday there is live music playing on stage throughout the day. While you are shopping and chatting with artists and fellow Springfest goers, be sure to check out the delicious food court that is available. It offers a pretty good variety of food and drink options.
Another nice aspect of the festival is that there are community-led organizations that set up tables throughout and share information about upcoming events and ways to get involved in something that you may be passionate about. Some include positively motivated environmental groups that are working hard to make an impact and would love your efforts too; the Art Festival creates a catalyst of good change throughout the whole year for local habitats and people in need.
An integral aspect of the festival is the gala raffle of artwork that is largely donated by festival contributors. Every year proceeds will go directly to the Art Leagues Scholarship Fund, which implements art classes for both children and adults.
The raffle tickets are low-cost, so everyone can participate and get special access to artwork from incredible creators. The festival is the largest contributor towards the League, which is a non-profit and tax-deductible organization that is committed to encouraging and nurturing arts on Anna Maria Island for all. They aim to motivate emerging artists through solid education and community enrichment. That being said, this event is the keystone for funds that go towards many different programs in the community that want to foster artistic development in a wide variety of modalities.
What to Expect
The event is family-friendly and makes for a stimulating environment to spend with those you love. Kids love checking out the colorful displays and have opportunities to interact with the artists or face painting and creating their own projects. There is also the opportunity to volunteer to give back to this wonderful community. There are full-time and part-time opportunities available for those who want to see how every little aspect of the festival works and live this experience to the fullest.
Plan Your Visit
Mike Norman Realty has the perfect AMI vacation rental for next beach getaway. Browse our full rental catalog and start planning your trip!
Directions
To get to the festival from Bradenton, you will head west and cross one of the two major bridges that head toward Anna Maria Island. It can also be reached from Longboat Key along Mexico Drive. You can head from the south by Longboat Key, which is a nice and relaxing drive, and then there is also Gulf of Mexico Drive N/FL-789, which takes you to Anna Maria island as well.
Book Your Anna Maria Island Vacation Rentals With Mike Norman Realty
If you are planning your stay in one of our Anna Maria Island rentals during the spring, this annual event is one you will not want to miss. The island as a whole is a breath of fresh air and constantly generates a laid-back and natural energy. Twenty minutes away from Bradenton, Anna Maria Island is a seven-mile strip of pristine white sandy beaches and turquoise shores. You and your family or loved ones will be excited to choose between all the options that exist to make your getaway spectacular.
Your rental will go above and beyond your expectations because Mike Norman has many years of quality experience with property management on Anna Maria Island. You won’t have to worry about any of your regular daily stresses because your rental accommodations have you taken care of.