Art Fest Naples Seeking Submissions for 2015 Show

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Oct. 13, 2014 - PRLog -- Art Fest Naples at Fleischmann Park is seeking artists working in all media to exhibit at the annual show.  The juried art show will be held January 24-25, 2015 at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples, 34102.  The show was rated in the top 200 shows in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine.  A jury of arts professionals will select the artists to participate in the show and will award prizes in numerous categories.  All artists must apply online at www.artfestnaples.com by October 20, 2014.

In addition to the beautiful park setting, Art Fest Naples is unique in Florida and the country because the proceeds benefit a 501(c) (3) organization, the Special Needs Children’s Fund.   The mission of The Special Needs Children’s Fund is to improve the lives of children and young adults with physical and developmental disabilities, including autism, in Collier County.

“Some of the nation’s finest artists will be participating in Art Fest Naples, displaying and selling their work ranging from oil, acrylic and water color paintings, blown glass, turned wood pieces, sculptures, jewelry to a variety of mixed media.” said Art Fest Naples Director Taire Malloy.

“Art Fest Naples is a major fundraiser for us and we greatly appreciate the community’s support,” says Julie Stanley, president of the Special Needs Children’s Fund. “The funds raised will help families ease the financial demands brought on by their disabilities and promote access to resources.”

Sponsorships are available.  For more information about the 2015 Art Fest Naples contact Taire Malloy at 239-634-2337.  Email artfestnaples@gmail.com or visit www.artfestnaples.com.

About the Special Needs Children’s Fund

Art Fest Naples at Fleischmann Park benefits a 501 (c) (3) organization, the Special Needs Children’s Fund, whose mission to improve the lives of children and young adults with physical and developmental disabilities in Collier County. Established in 2010, the Special Needs Children’s Fund serves these individuals and their families by assisting in easing the financial demands brought on by their disabilities and promoting access to resources. The Special Needs Children’s Fund generates the majority of its revenue through fundraising events and/or through personal contributions and then donates the net funds back to organizations and individuals in our special needs community.