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Thursday, July 30, 2026

Artigras Fine Art Festival 42nd edition is accepting artists application. Festival date Febuary 6-7, 2027. Details below.

 

THE 42nd EDITION OF THE
ARTIGRAS FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
NOW ACCEPTING ARTIST APPLICATIONS
This year the festival will run Feb. 6-7, 2027, a change running a weekend earlier than Presidents Day weekend.
 
Art on display at the 2026 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival.

Link to photos from past ArtiGras Fine Arts Festivals -- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V29nqk_4q7DaaSSh3bK87WGLaaRJpm0R?usp=drive_link

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida -- The award-winning ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Tampa General Hospital is now accepting applications from artists for its 42nd annual festival, scheduled for February 6-7, 2027, in Palm Beach Gardens. For the first time in decades, the festival will move from its traditional Presidents Day weekend dates to the week before. 

Artists interested in exhibiting at one of the nation's premier juried fine arts festivals are encouraged to apply through ZAPP at zapplication.org. Artists may submit work for jury consideration in 12 fine art categories: Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing & Printmaking, Fiber (Wearable and Non-Wearable), Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood.

ArtiGras awards more than $15,000 in prize money, including first-place awards in each category and the festival's prestigious Best of Show honor.

The festival also continues its Emerging Artist Program, designed to support and showcase promising South Florida artists who have never exhibited in a professional art festival. Selected participants receive mentorship, professional booth photography and complimentary tent rental. Emerging artists should apply through the same online process as professional artists at zapplication.org.

Recognized as one of the nation's top fine art festivals, ArtiGras attracts tens of thousands of collectors, art enthusiasts and families each year. Produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, the two-day outdoor event features more than 250 juried artists exhibiting gallery-quality artwork while providing visitors the opportunity to meet artists and purchase original pieces directly from them.

The application deadline is Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Artists seeking additional information may email artists@artigras.org, call (561) 748-3942, or visit www.artigras.org.

In addition to exceptional fine art, the 42nd annual festival will feature interactive art experiences, live entertainment, children's activities, food vendors, art demonstrations and the popular youth art competition.

About ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival
Produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival is one of the premier juried fine arts festivals in the United States, celebrating visual arts through artist exhibitions, educational programming and interactive experiences for visitors of all ages. Visit ArtiGras.org to learn more. 

About Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: 
The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most active business organizations in Southeast Florida.  It was recognized as the 2023 Chamber of The Year for the state of Florida. Serving businesses in the eleven (11) municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the Chamber fosters a partnership of private, public, educational and civic organizations working together to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida's "Prosperity Coast". The Chamber's four strategic imperatives are: A Prosperous Economy, High Quality of Life for all residents, a Smart and Connected Region, and Regional Leadership. For more information visit: pbnchamber.com.
 
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

See the Highlights of the 2026 Sichuan Ganzi Mountain Cultural & Tourism Festival in Daouf County.

 

2026 Sichuan Ganzi Mountain Culture & Tourism Festival Takes Place in Daofu County

28 July 2026 - On July 24, the 2026 Sichuan Ganzi Mountain Culture & Tourism Festival opened at Yuke Grassland in Daofu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China.

Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Sichuan Ganzi Mountain Culture & Tourism Festival

Featuring a diverse range of activities, including nomadic culture performances, intangible cultural heritage (ICH) exhibitions, and folk customs experiences, this year's festival showcases the region's unique nomadic culture with modern cultural tourism development. The event has attracted numerous visitors eager to experience the charm of grassland culture.

The opening ceremony transformed Yuke Grassland into a natural stage. Local herders drove cattle across the vast grasslands, carrying black yak-hair tents traditionally used by Kham pastoralists and holding urdah—traditional stone-throwing ropes used by Tibetan herders for livestock management. The scenes vividly recreated the millennia-old nomadic lifestyle of Kham communities, who have long followed seasonal migration routes in search of water and pasture.

Behind them came a grand procession of heavy cavalry and the legendary Gesar riders. Riders in traditional attire galloped across the grassland, valiant and heroic in bearing. A vibrant parade of ethnic costumes then took the stage, showcasing pulu—a traditional Tibetan handwoven wool textile—alongside modern tailoring designs, highlighting the blending of ancient culture and modern fashion.

Riders Galloped at Full Speed on the Racecourse

"As the scenes of nomadic migration gradually unfolded before my eyes, a long-lost yearning for a simpler pastoral life suddenly welled up within me," said Mr. Zhang, a visitor who traveled from Beijing especially for the event. "My whole family loves the grassland lifestyle in Daofu. It is something you cannot experience in the city."

The Sichuan Ganzi Mountain Culture & Tourism Festival has been successfully held for seven editions to date. Running through July 26, this year's festival features eight major events, including the opening ceremony, the Ganzi 1,000-person ICH livestream showcase, and the fashion-inspired Guozhuang gala. Moreover, a range of grassland market activities—including ICH workshops, local produce exhibitions, local food tasting, and music-themed leisure gatherings—are being held in parallel, offering visitors an immersive cultural experience.

Daofu County, where this event took place, is situated in northwestern Sichuan Province, with an average summer temperature of around 24°C. The county boasts a remarkable blend of natural landscapes—including Yala Snow Mountain, Stone Forest Park, Yuke Grassland, alpine meadows, and Tianlong Lake—and cultural heritage, such as Kham traditions and the Highland Silk Road. From July 2021 to June 2026, Daofu County received a cumulative total of 10.4123 million tourists, generating nearly 11.454 billion yuan in tourism revenue.

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