Call to Artists

Fantasy Fest Annual Art Contest

Fantasy Fest requests artists to submit their vision of this year’s theme for the Annual Fantasy Fest Art contest presented in partnership with Florida Keys Council of the Arts. The submission that best represents the 2025 theme "Bedtime Stories & Magical Monsters" will become the official Fantasy Fest poster. Winner also has the potential for elements of their design to be incorporated into official t-shirt designs and other promotional materials.

Rules and Regulations:

• The artwork submitted should be your most creative interpretation and best representation of the 2025 theme - "Bedtime Stories & Magical Monsters".
• Online application must be submitted by, Friday August 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• AI Generated Images will not be accepted for this contest.
• Artists may submit up to 3 (three) images
• Size Requirements: Formatted at 72 dpi, 760 x 960 or 18 x 24" in a vertical format. (JPEG Preferred)
• You do not need to include the Fantasy Fest name or verbiage, The FANTASY FEST design team will work with the selected artist to add fantasy fest logo and dates
• If selected, artist will resubmit image in a high resolution file. The Key West Tourist Development Association may ask artists to make modifications to artwork proposals.
• If selected, your artwork will be the sole property of Fantasy Fest.

Artwork that creatively and graphically reflects the theme, characteristics, flavor and the whimsy of Key West will be reviewed by a selection committee and selected artist will receive $1000, a signing party and recognition as the official Poster Art for Fantasy Fest 2025!

This is your opportunity to join the revered ranks of artists whose creations have been seen by over 70,000 party revelers!

Deadline for online submissions is Friday, August 1st, 2025 at 5pm
Winning art will be announced Friday, August 8th, 2025

Submit your artwork online

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