May 25th – 26th

St. Armands Fine Art Festival

The St. Armands Fine Art Festival kicks off Memorial Day weekend, May 25-26, 2024 on St Armands Circle in Sarasota. Hours are Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Admission to this remarkable fine art event is free.

The visions and creative talents of artisans from throughout Florida and across America in fine arts and fine crafts will transform St. Armands Circle into an extraordinary outdoor gallery of original art from artwork in such mediums such as sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography, glass, ceramics, mixed-media, metalwork, fiber art, woodworking and more. Represented will be artisans with works found in the top private and public art collections in the nation. All will be present to discuss how they were trained, how they are inspired, and answer questions about how your specific purchases were made. If you do not find exactly what you wish, consider commissioning a unique piece of art made specifically for you!

Bring your sense of discovery and appreciation of the beautiful. Find that piece of art for home or office to enrich your life and inspire you each day.

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Driving Directions

GPS Address: St. Armands Circle Park, 434 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL

Driving Directions to St. Armands Circle Park

1) from Hwy. 41 (aka: Tamiami Trail or Bayfront Dr.): Proceed south on N. Tamiami Trail, or north on Bayfront Drive to Gulf Stream. Turn West on Gulf Stream and proceed over the John Ringling Causeway to St. Armands Circle and the event site.

2) from Hwy. 789 (e.g., Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key): Proceed south on Hwy. 789 to St. Armands Circle and the event site.

3) from I-75: Proceed to exit 210 (Fruitville Road). Turn W on Fruitville Road and proceed to N. Tamiami Trail. Turn south and proceed to Hwy. 789. Turn West and proceed over the John Ringling Causeway to St. Armands Circle and the event site.

Parking Information

St. Armands Parking Garage

There will be a $5.00 pay on entry fee at the parking garage on St. Armands Circle during this event.

57 North Adams Drive

The impressively beautiful and new St. Armands Garage is open for parking when visiting St. Armand’s Circle. The garage is located northwest of the circle off North Adams Drive, across from the Lutheran Church.

The garage accommodates up to 480 cars, and there are additional 23 spaces in an adjacent surface lot. Parking in this facility is the easiest way to find available parking and is a very short walk to the circle shops and restaurants. Handicap parking is located throughout near the elevator on each level. The facility is equipped with 5 Electric Vehicle Charging stations, including a DC Fast charger, all located on level 2.

Please contact the Parking Service Office at 941.263.6475 for more assistance or information.

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