8th Annual Downtown Venice Art Classic March 6, 2009

Located in Sarasota County, this event is becoming as popular as the Venice show in the fall. Set up along West Avenue in the heart of Downtown Venice, this festival brings together longtime favorites and the newest names in the contemporary art scene. Life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more make for one fabulous weekend.

Official Website: http://www.artfestival.com