Ruta Janiulis selected as the 2023 Emerging Artist. »

Lithuanian-born artist Ruta Janiulis has been selected as the 2023 Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Emerging Artist. Her mediums include oil, watercolors, and collages

Mick Whitcomb wins 2022 Best of Show »

Mick Whitcomb wins 2022 Best of Show. See the complete list of Art Show winners.

Lara Sophie Benjamin Interview »

WUWF's Sandra Averhart interviews Lara Sophie Benjamin, the 2022 GGAF Invited International Artist.

Free Concert: Bela Fleck My Bluegrass Heart »

Join us November 5th, 2022 for Bela Fleck My Bluegrass Heart! This free concert is presented by the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival to celebrate its 50th year and Foo Foo Fest. Hunter Amphitheater in Pensacola’s Maritime Park.

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival ranked #9 by Sunshine Artist Magazine »

Sunshine Artist magazine has announced the release of its annual 200 Best. The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is ranked #9 in Fine Art and Design Festivals. Artists were able to cast their votes from February through April for the 200 Best shows list. They could list up to 10 shows they attended in 2021.

2021 GGAF Student Art Show Winners »

Angel Dungca won best in show for the High School category. See the complete list of winners.

2021 Artist Awards »

Best of Show goes to Aaron Hequembourg for his Mixed Media works. Find his booth at Renoir 2. See the complete list of award winners…