Based in Tallahassee, Fl. 

Medium: Two dimensional mixed media

"By coming to this festival I hope to meet lots of new people, I hope to make contacts for sales and hopefully come out of it with sales and commissions," Debo Groover said. 

Based in Pawtucket, Ri.

Medium: Jewelry

"By coming to this festival I hope to get my work in front of a bunch of new people and meet new customers. I also hope to meet other artists and talk to them about art shows going on around the country, which is how I heard about this one, as well as, getting inspiration from them," Chelsea Bird said.

Based in Tampa, Fl.

Medium: Painting

"By coming here I really enjoy seeing the responses to my art, so much of what I do is on my own, in my studio and its art that feels food to me but, seeing ppl reactions to it fuels me. I cant tell u how many times people stopped in and said that my work makes them feel happy, which is really validating as an artist. Then some people chose to purchase and bring my art home, which is really such an honor, to live in someone's space with them," Amy Leigh Carstensen said.

Based in Milwaukee, Wi.

Medium: Fiber

"By coming here I hope to make new friends, I hope to find a client-base and I also hope to get to sell some of my wearable artworks. I hope to see my clients feel happy and confident in what I make," Annie Bisone said.

Based in Ann Arbor, Mi.

Medium: Mixed Media

"My ultimate goal in coming to this festival is to sell my artworks, whether it's through commissions or sales. Getting my artwork in peoples' houses is for sure the highlight to coming to these festivals," Cherie Hamey said. 

Based in Manassas, Va.

Medium: Clay

"I hope that I will make some good connections and sell lots of artwork. Also, I hope to find myself coming back to Florida to do more art shows," Lisa Zolandz said.