ARTISTS WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!
Are you an emerging or professional artist (exhibitor, performer, demonstrator, or competitor)? One who may not typically fit the common tradition of white tent art festivals in the area, but desires opportunities to connect, display, and sell your original artwork alongside other artists and likeminded people? We are looking for you!
An application is required for all artists desiring to be considered for Art Crawl 2026. Artists chosen will be invited to participate based on the category specified by their application.
Application Deadline: August 23, 2026 (midnight)
Selected artists will be contacted by August 31 via email.
CATEGORIES TO BE INVOLVED!
EXHIBITING ARTIST
PERFORMER
DEMONSTRATOR
SKATEBOARD DECK DESIGN COMPETITOR
STREET STORIES: MURAL EXPERIENCE
Art Crawl, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization serving as a catalyst to celebrate the emergence of new and innovative artists in Florida.
Date, Location
& Time
SUNDAY, November 8, 2026
(11:00AM- 5:00pm)
@SWAN BREWING
on the shores of Lake Wire
Lakeland, FL
Art Crawl is an outdoor festival filling the road around Central Florida’s Premier Craft Brewery and Neighborhood Taproom.
Exhibiting Artists
FEES (non-refundable)
Application: FREE
12×12 Space (if selected): $125
Performers
Are you a street performer or a group with a unique family friendly performance to showcase? (Dance, music, drama, comedy, spoken word, etc.) Apply to join us as a featured performer at Art Crawl 2026!
Demonstrators
Do you desire to engage with an audience through hands-on activities or through the demonstration of a particular medium, technique, or installation? (I.E. Glass blowing, pottery, sculpting, face painting, etc.) Apply Now!
Are you a Central Florida muralist or street artist?
Street Stories is organizing a collaborative public art experience that celebrates artists, storytelling, and community! They are seeking six local creatives to be selected to participate in a two-month residency leading up to a final public installation at Art Crawl 2026, allowing the community to witness the creative process from concept to completion.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
August 16, 2026
CONCEPT DRAWING DEADLINE:
August 23, 2026
Grade 8 Skateboard Deck Design Competition
Get ready to let your creativity shine! Grade 8 Skateboards is hosting a skateboard deck design competition at this year’s Art Crawl 2026. We challenge you to take a blank longboard deck to show off your unique vision and let the public decide whose design is their favorite.
Grade 8 Skateboard Awards
Teens (Ages 12-17): People’s Choice Award – $100
Adults (18 and up): People’s Choice Award – $100
FEES (non-refundable)
Competition Entry Fee – $30
(Includes one raw board and inclusion in the exhibition/competition hosted at Art Crawl 2026.)
Space is limited.