Bartow Art Guild

04/07/2026

03/04/2026

Bartow Art Guild is pleased to provide the artist hospitality at Bloomin’ Arts this weekend! We will be there throughout the festival to give exhibiting artists sustenance breaks with a coffee bar, bagels, muffins, fruit, juice, cold water, and mid-day snacks. We will also make the rounds with cold water during the warmest part of each day. We will be set up next to the information booth at Main & Central. Stop by to say hello!

03/04/2026

This weekend, March 7 and 8, the City of Bartow will host the 55th Annual Bloomin' Arts Festival Bartow, FL, presented by Moody Law, P.A., and co-hosted by the Bartow Art Guild, the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center, and Main Street Bartow.

Located throughout the downtown area, the Festival will feature fine arts & crafts, a student art show, a car show, a quilt show, and a plein air competition, along with a Bike Ride, children’s activities, free entertainment, and food.

At the Commission meeting on Monday, Mayor Tucker proclaimed March 7 and 8 as Bloomin’ Arts Festival Days and encouraged residents and visitors to join in the celebration by safely participating in the festival’s events and embracing the creative and community spirit that defines the occasion.

The proclamation was accepted by Bloomin’ Arts Co-Chairpersons Michell Githens and Lara Frederickson, along with Michelle Helms and Katie Fincher from the Chamber.

02/24/2026

March solo exhibit is the work of Darlene Melius, former forensics artist who now captures Florida landscapes. Join us any Saturday in March, 10am to 4pm

02/24/2026

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02/20/2026

Last chance to register! The doors close this afternoon at 5pm.

In this class we will fractal burn a cutting board to create a cheese display board. We will learn about the burning process and use a hands-off process for creating our designs. We will also learn the steps to clean the burns and fill with color if you desire. Finishing by sealing with a food safe....

02/10/2026

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Discover stunning handcrafted quilts at the Bartow Bloomin' Arts Quilt Show. Explore local artistry, vote for favorites, and enjoy a vibrant festival experience.