Winter Springs Festival of the Arts

Established as a signature annual event, the Winter Springs Festival of the Arts, presented by Bright House Networks, celebrates the appreciation of art, wine, and music attracting an estimated 20,000 art connoisseurs, residents, and visitors. The festival is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 15 and 16 along Blumberg Boulevard at the Winter Springs Town Center, located at the northwest corner of SR 434 and Tuskawilla Road.



Fine art is paired with a dynamic line-up of live entertainment on the main stage throughout the weekend. From classic and smooth jazz to Latin stylings and a barbershop quartet, there is something for everyone. Performers include Alberto Bravo Band, Lowell K Lawson, Makeshift, New Covenant Jazz Ensemble, Carey Frank Quartet, Ian Vidal, Joe Young Jazz Quartet, Matt the "Saxman," Gabriel Collazo, and John Korbel.



Produced by the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Winter Springs, the Festival of the Arts is free and open to the public. Fine art presentations include sculpture and clay, drawing, graphics, pastels, crafts, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, digital media, and performing arts.



With 125 juried and invited artists participating, this annual festival is a true representation of the various artistic and creative personalities that comprise the greater Central Florida region with more than $13,000 in cash prizes awarded to participating artists.



New this year, Winter Springs Festival of the Arts presents Experimental Film with Sunspot Cinema on Friday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. Renowned international experimental filmmaker Christopher Harris established Sunspot Cinema in 2009 and has selected a number of engaging and provocative experimental films. This collection of shorts gives a rare and unique opportunity for residents of Central Florida to experience films of this nature.



Designed for the entire family to enjoy, a variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase. In addition to fine art exhibits, there will also be a children's entertainment stage and student art exhibit.



Tampa artist Jeff Eckert has been called "master of the pencil." While some might consider the pencil a simple tool, in the hands of an artist like Eckert, the pencil brings subjects to life like no other medium. The festival committee chose his work as the poster image for the Fourth Annual Winter Springs Festival of the Arts. His work will be on display at the festival and signed and unsigned copies of the poster will be available for purchase.



For a complete listing of activities, attending artists, and festival information, visit www.WSFOTA.org