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Each year, The Anna Maria Island Art League hosts “Springfest” Art Festival. This festival is a combination of people, education, entertainment and food; where you can find amazing items, hand crafted and offered for sale by talented artists. “Springfest” brings talented artists and art lovers, from near and far, to our little barrier island.

37th Annual Springfest, 2025

Festival of Fine Arts & Fine Crafts, March 8th & 9th, 2025

Located at: City Hall Field in Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island

Two Ways to Enter

Online

By Mail

View and complete everything on the application checklist.

Anna Maria Island Art League Inc
P.O. Box 1243
Holmes Beach FL 34218

We Love Volunteers!

Looking for ways to give back to our community, enjoy helping people, or make new friends? The Art League wants to meet you and make a “win-win” volunteer experience between us! Volunteers form the back bone of the Art League. So, if your looking for Part-Time volunteering, Art Events, Festivals, or just once-in-awhile, please call or email us today!

Festival Info

Professional artist and crafts persons from across the United States will gather in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island March 8th & 9th, 2025 for the 37th Annual Anna Maria Island Springfest Festival of Fine Arts and Fine Crafts. Sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Art League. This juried show draws top quality art to City Hall Field in Holmes Beach. The hours are: Saturday 10a.m. to 5p.m & Sunday 10a.m. to 4p.m. Admission and parking are free. This family event features continuous live music on stage Saturday and a large food court offering a variety of food and beverages. Also exhibiting will be community organizations that include various, historical, and environmental groups with information about these worthwhile causes

A highlight of the festival is a gala raffle of art work donated by festival exhibitors. Proceeds benefit the Art League’s Scholarship Fund, which provides classes to children and adults. The raffle gives everyone a chance to collect great art for a small donation. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and winners need not be present to win. The art festival “Springfest”, is the major fund raisers for the League, a nonprofit, tax deductible organization dedicated to fostering the Arts on the island. In addition to the classes, funds from the festival underwrite operation of the art center, exhibits, and a variety of programs for the community. For further information contact the Anna Maria Island Art League.

Application Info

About the Festival The festival is juried and requires an application, images and fees, etc.

Festival Information

Applicant Information

Young at Art Children’s Exhibit Applicants

Categories of Artwork Accepted

Clay
Jewelry
Photography
Fiber & Paper
Metal
Sculpture
Glass
Mixed Media
Watercolors
Graphics & Pastels
Oils & Acrylics
Wood

Awards

Anna Maria Island Art League Awards

2024 ARTIST AWARDS

Best of Show

Award of Distinction

Award of Merit

2024 YOUNG AT ART CHILDREN’S EXHIBIT WINNERS

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

Volunteer Information

We are searching for people to give back to our community by making our 36th Annual “SpringFest” an awesome event for our guest artists and visitors.

We are searching for people to give back to our community by making our 37th Annual “SpringFest” an awesome event for our guest artists and visitors. If you are interested in joining the Sringfest committee please email us at artleagueami@gmail.com, we would love to have your help in organizing this event.

Anna Maria Island Art League is seeking Volunteers for our 37th Annual Springfest.
Sat./Sun. March 8th & 9th, 2025. Event hours are Saturday 10am – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm. Volunteers form the back bone of the Art League. The success of Springfest relies on a squad of volunteers to help with all sorts of tasks throughout the weekend.

Help is needed for : Set Up, Hospitality Booth, Selling Raffle Tickets, Booth Sitters, Young at Art Booth & clean up on Sunday afternoon. If you could spend an hour or more, please call The Art League 941-778-2099 or email artleagueami@gmail.com. You need not commit the entire day. Unless you want to! A time slot of two or four hours would be great. We want to keep you having fun and enjoy volunteering.

Event Date: March 8th – 9th, 2025 Event Hours: Saturday 10am – 5pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm

Time is short and we really need you to assist with this:

Please contact Gale at 419-450-4824 or email galetedhams@gmail.com

Anna Maria Island Art League, P.O.Box 1243, Holmes Beach, FL, 34218

Business Hours: M/W/F 10 am – 2 pm.

Young At Art

Young at Art Children’s Exhibit

The Anna Maria Art League extends its gratitude to all the participating businesses for their collaboration and support. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of artists. Below is a list of local business’s and the schools art work that is displayed there.

Anna Maria Island Outfitters	401 Pine Ave, Anna Maria	Bradenton Christian School
Island Branch Library	5701 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach	Lee Middle School, Parrish Community High School, Lakewood Ranch High School, Bradenton Christian, Dr. Mona Jain Middle, Virgil Mills Elementary, Freedom Elementary, Stewart Elementary, Rowlett, Lincoln Memorial Middle School, Rowlett Academy k-8, Myakka City Elem, Sea Breeze Elementary, Johnson K-8, Bayshore Elem
Island Fresh Market, AMI	5604 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach	Lee Middle School, Bayshore Elementary
Salt & Scissors Salan Spa	313C Pine Ave, Anna Maria	Johnson K-8
Vinny’s Italian Kitchen	5337 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach	Johnson K-8
Island Theraputics	6000 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach	Myakka City Elementary
Scott’s Deli	6000 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach	Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Domino’s Pizza	5606 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach	Parrish Community High School
The Boba Spot on AMI	5400 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach	Myakka City Elementary
Kiwi Style Fish & Chips	3608 E. Bay Dr, Holmes Beach	Bayshore Elementary
AMI Beach Dog Supply	313 Pine Ave, Anna Maria	Johnson Elementary
Paradise Bagels, Café & Catering	3220 E. Bay Dr, Holmes Beach	Lakewood Ranch High School , Lee Middle School
RE/MAX Alliance Group	317C Pine Ave, Anna Maria	Bradenton Christian School
The Cheesecake Cutie & Café	3324 E. Bay Dr, Holmes Beach	Lakewood Ranch High School
Tortuga Beach Resort	1325 Gulf Dr, Bradenton Beach	Lakewood Ranch High School
Salon Salon	3612 E. Bay Dr, Holmes Beach	Dr. Mona Jain Middle School
Fifty Three Fifty The Pourhouse	5350 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach	Virgil Mills Elementary
Hurricane Hanks	5346 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach	Virgil Mills Elementary
LaPensee Plumbing Pools Air	401 Manatee Ave, Holmes Beach	Freedom Elementary
The Doctor’s Office	5312 Holmes Blvd, Holmes Beach	Stewart Elementary
Small Town Creamery	5404 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach	Rowlett Middle Academy
Pizzano’s Pizza	5318 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach	Rowlett Middle Academy
Bridgewalk Resort	100 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach	Rowlett Elementary Academy
Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort	1301 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach &	Rowlett Elementary Academy
La Creperie	3216 E. Bay Dr, Holmes Beach	Sea Breeze Elementary