Spring Arts Festival

SF Spring Arts Festival Canceled

Santa Fe College and the Santa Fe College Foundation regretfully announce that the 2021 Spring Arts Festival, scheduled for April 10-11, 2021, has been canceled. When making this difficult decision, college officials considered the health and safety of both the artists and attendees. Traditionally, the SF Spring Arts Festival has attracted more than 200 artists and 100,000 guests to a six-block area in Gainesville.

The Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival began in 1969 and celebrated its golden anniversary at the April 2019 event. Over the years it had grown into one of the largest annual events in the region and a must-attend, juried fine-arts festival for artists and art lovers alike. In its current format, it takes six to eight months to coordinate and produce the festival. Future dates and plans will be announced as soon as they become available.

Entertainment Schedule

See the list of performers on two stages near the Spring Arts Festival.

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Booth Locations

Get location information on the artists, sorted by medium, artist name and booth location.

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Spring Arts Poster Festival

Get the latest information on the release of the new Spring Arts poster.

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Set amid picturesque turn-of-the-century homes in the Northeast Gainesville Historic District, the annual Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival offers fun and inspiration for the whole family.

Remembering Raúl Villarreal

Raúl Villarreal was the Coordinator of Cultural Programs until his unexpected death on July 18, 2019. His wife of 30 years, Rita, was by his side. Raúl produced and curated the College’s annual Spring Arts Festival, taught art and Spanish classes at local retirement communities, and frequently mentored artists in his free time. He curated, managed and expanded the Santa Fe College Foundation’s art collection. Raúl was an accomplished artist with more than a dozen solo exhibits in the Manhattan area and in Florida. His paintings also were exhibited or are in private collections and galleries in Spain, China, Italy, New York, New England, Philadelphia, Colorado and California, to name just a few. To learn more visit Festival News. 

Announcing Future Festival Dates!

2020: The 51st annual Spring Arts Festival dates have been set for Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, from noon to 5 p.m. on historic Northeast First Street, with music and dance performances at the Actor's Warehouse (619 NE 1st Street). Admission is free.

2021: Mark your calendars early for the 52nd annual Spring Arts Festival Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11.

Get involved with the Spring Arts Festival!

Volunteers and Sponsors are what keep the Spring Arts Festival rolling. We couldn't do it without those dedicated individuals who choose to give their time and money to help a worthy cause. The monetary donations given by Sponsors and Patrons are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.

Contact the Office for Advancement at 352-395-5200 or development@sfcollege.edu for more information about getting involved.

Sponsoring Our Event

The festival is one of the three largest annual events in Gainesville and is known for its high quality, unique artwork. Each year, more than 100,000 attendees partake in the festival. 

  • Sponsor event activities
  • Sponsor the poster unveiling
  • Sponsor the entertainment

Contact the Office for Advancement at 352-395-5200 or development@sfcollege.edu for information on getting involved.

Traveling to the Spring Arts Festival

The festival is held on NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601 in Gainesville's downtown historic district, nestled amid restored turn-of-the century homes, stately palms and abundant azaleas. Click on the map link above to find directions from your location.

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Important Notice

Please be advised the work of the artists is protected by copyright law. Please refrain from the use of cameras, cell phones or other recording devices without the express written consent of the artist.

By entering the Spring Arts Festival, you grant Santa Fe College and the Santa Fe College Foundation (the Event Producers) the right to record your voice or likeness on film or by photograph. In connection with the distribution of such images or voice recordings, you waive any right to compensation and you release the Event Producers, and their licensees, from any and all liability in connection with the use and distribution of such images.

You understand and expressly agree that the event producers do not assume responsibility for any injury to your person or damage or loss to your property.

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