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We are excited about participating in local art festivals and exhibitions.   We would love for you to come visit and see our work in person!  See the list below for upcoming art shows or follow us on Facebook - Purple Glass Fountain and Instagram - pgf_glassart.

You can also find our artwork at Gary Lee Sligh Fabric Arts Store at 609 W. Main St, Leesburg, Florida.  

Of course, you can always email us (purpleglassfountain@gmail.com) or call (571-326-3943) if you would like us to make a custom piece for you.  

 

 

Events

                          SHOWS IN 2024

If you cannot make it to one of the shows, and would like something special - give us a call (571-326-3943) or email us at purpleglassfountain@gmail.com.

September 28, 2024 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

September 29, 2024 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

39th Annual Fall Festival

Shoppes at Thornebrook

2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL  

shoppesatthornebrook.com/events

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October 5, 2024,  9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Villages Arts and Craft Show

Colony Recreation Center

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November 2, 2024 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

November 3, 2024 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Inverness Festival of the Arts 2024

Historic Downtown Area, Inverness, Florida

www.Invernessartsfest.com

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Sunday, November 10, 2024 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Art Market

Artisans' Guild Gallery

224 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601

www.artisansguildgallery.com

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Sunday, December 15, 2024 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Art Market

Artisans' Guild Gallery

224 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601

www.artisansguildgallery.com

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SHOWS IN 2025

The 52nd Annual Art Festival Beth-El

Temple Beth-El, 400 Pasadena Ave S., St. Petersburg, FL  33707

www.artfestivalbethel.com

Saturday, January 25, 2025  - starts with Purchase Award Patrons' Preview and Benefactors' Reception - please visit the website for more information.

Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Opening Cocktail Reception - $50/person payable in advance online or at the door.

Free to the Public:

Sunday, January 26, 2025 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday, January 27, 2025 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Art Festival Beth-El is an invitational, judged, indoor and outdoor exhibit and sale of original artwork, including painting, photography, mixed media, glass, sculpture, metal, wood, ceramics and jewelry.

We are honored to be invited back and will be present to answer any questions and welcome commission work.

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PAST SHOWS

March 30, 2024 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 31, 2024 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2024 Mandarin Art Festival

www.mandarinartfestival.org

The show is a funding source for the Mandarin Community Club's (a nonprofit) preservation, education and beautification work in the Mandarin community of Jacksonville.  

Please see website for free parking and shuttle service information.

Mandarin Community Club

12447 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL  32223

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March 23, 2024  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 24, 2024 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

59th Annual DeLand Outdoor Art Festival

We had a great time the past two years and are happy to be returning!

www.delandoutdoorartfest.com

Earl Brown Park

815 South Alabama Ave.

DeLand, Florida

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March 16, 2024,  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 17, 2024,  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Craft

We are back again this year - on the corner of 4th Avenue and Alexander Street.   

www.mountdoraspringfest.com

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March 9, 2024,  9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Villages Arts and Craft Show

Seabreeze Recreation Center

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March 2, 2024  

March 3, 2024 

47th Annual Leesburg Art Festival

www.leesburgarts.com

Main Street and 4th Street - Booth #8

Leesburg, Florida

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The 51st Annual Art Festival Beth-El

Temple Beth-El, 400 Pasadena Ave S., St. Petersburg, FL  33707

www.artfestivalbethel.com

Saturday, January 27, 2024  - starts with Purchase Award Patrons' Preview and Benefactors' Reception - please visit the website for more information.

Saturday, January 27, 2024 - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Opening Cocktail Reception - $50/person payable in advance online or at the door.

Free to the Public:

Sunday, January 28, 2024 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday, January 29, 2024 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Art Festival Beth-El is an invitational, judged, indoor and outdoor exhibit and sale of original artwork, including painting, photography, mixed media, glass, sculpture, metal, wood, ceramics and jewelry.

We are honored to be invited and will be present to answer any questions and welcome commission work.

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November 18, 2023 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

November 19, 2023 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The 47th Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival

Historic downtown Longwood, Florida

www.LongwoodFestival.com

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October 28, 2023 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

October 29, 2023 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The 39th Mount Dora Craft Fair

Historic Downtown Mount Dora, FL

 

www.mtdoracraftfair.com

This is a free event!

Voted #1 All Time Favorite Arts and Craft Festival in America by Sunshine Artist Magazine.  There will be almost 400 of the best exhibitors in the country ready to show and sell their fine craft.

 

Recommend parking at 900 Lincoln Street and taking the shuttle.

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July 22, 2023 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

July 23, 2023 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The 34th Annual Cool Art Show

Location:  The St. Petersburg Coliseum

535 4th Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Sponsored by the Professional Association of Visual Artists

www.pava-artists.org/cool-art-show

Event is INSIDE - COOL!!

Parking and Admission are FREE!

There will be artist demonstrations and a kid's activity area.

We will be booth #43, near the stage.

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April 29, 2023 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

April 30, 2023 10 a.m.  - 5 p.m.

St. Johns River Festival of the Arts 

Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida

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March 18, 2023, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 19, 2023 9 a.m.  - 5 p.m.

Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Craft

https://www.mountdoraspringfest.com/

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March 25, 2023 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 26, 2023 10 a.m.  - 4 p.m.

58th Annual DeLand Outdoor Art Festival

The jury awarded our work Honorable Mention!

 

We had a great time last year and are happy to be returning this year!

Earl Brown Park

DeLand, Florida

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November 26, 2022  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

November 27, 2022  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

University of Florida Craft Festival 2022

University of Florida O'Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida

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November 19, 2022  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

November 20, 2022  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

47th Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival

Historic District of Longwood, Florida

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March 26, 2022 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

March 27, 2022 10 a.m.  - 4 p.m.

57th Annual DeLand Outdoor Art Festival

 

Earl Brown Park

DeLand, Florida

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