The 2024 Space Coast Art Festival, held on November 9-10 at The Avenue Viera, was an incredible celebration of creativity and community. Artists from across the region showcased their exceptional talent, making this year’s festival a vibrant and inspiring event. Each year, the festival honors outstanding artists through a juried awards process, recognizing excellence across various mediums and styles.
We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Juried Artist Winners, including Merit Award recipients (9 total) and the prestigious Best of Show winner. These artists exemplified remarkable creativity, craftsmanship, and originality, standing out among an impressive lineup of participants.
2024 Juried Artist Winners
Best of Show:
- Luciano, Zsuzanna – Dunnellon, FL (Photography)
Merit Award Winners:
- Carley, Chris – Titusville, FL (Watercolors)
- Carlton, Shannon – Melbourne Beach, FL (Oils & Acrylics)
- Davis, Stacy – Largo, FL (Oils & Acrylics)
- Hafley, Susanne – Palm Bay, FL (Oils & Acrylics)
- Jernigan, Elizabeth – Bunnell, FL (Oils & Acrylics)
- Johnson, Morris – St. Petersburg, FL (Mixed Media)
- Liang, Sunny – Chicago, IL (Photography)
- Mahlmann, Trevor – Merritt Island, FL (Photography)
- Patterson, Marilu – Fort Myers, FL (Jewelry)
- Stewart, Anisa – Fort Myers, FL (Jewelry)
Interested in joining as an artist for next year’s show in 2025? Showcase your creativity, connect with art enthusiasts, and be part of one of Florida’s most celebrated art festivals! Applications for juried artists opens next Spring 2025 —don’t miss your chance to share your talent and compete for prestigious awards. Stay tuned for updates and application details by visiting our Artist page or following us on social media. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the Space Coast Art Festival!
