About Us

History

Space Coast Art Festival, (SCAF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization governed by an all volunteer Board of Directors. In 1963, a small group of artists and local community leaders, formed the first 'Cocoa Beach Sidewalk Art Show'. Sponsored by the City of Cocoa Beach and supported by the Cocoa Beach Woman's Club, the art show thrived for several years.

Incorporated in 1972, Space Coast Art Festival, Inc. was born and presented its first juried show. Not-for-profit status was granted in 1996 and in 1998; a year-round headquarters was established and is currently located at 36 North Brevard Avenue in downtown Cocoa Beach. In 2000, a gallery was added to provide a venue for support of local artists and out-reach programs for children. Through a grant from a patron of the arts, the gallery is known as the Margaret Heins Gallery.

Always held over Thanksgiving Weekend, SCAF's long history of outstanding success is due to the continued support from Festival Partnerships, Festival Sponsors, Memberships and Volunteers with special cooperation from our host, the City of Cocoa Beach.

With over $50,000 in cash awards for exhibiting artists, SCAF draws outstanding talent from throughout the country to exhibit over Thanksgiving Weekend.

What some exhibiting artists say about us...

"All the volunteers are so friendly and made me feel so welcome." K. D.
"You are all so well organized with great volunteers." W. L. "Your whole organization was excellent and I congratulate everyone involved."
"Please convey my thanks to the judges and committee." S. L.
"Thanks for such above and beyond advertising and service!" M. C.
"Thanks for a fantastic festival and thank you for your hard work."R. L.
"I haven't done a festival where I was taken such good care of." L. O.
"Boy, do I love your show...keep it up, you hear?" S. V.
"Good sales, easy setup, friendly, helpful volunteers." L. O.
"This show has edgy, quality art." N. H.
"Wide variety of art... always see something new." S. H.
"Artist amenities are great." M. B.
"Thanks for the artist hospitality tent." L. F.
"Security and size of crowd were great." M. L.
"Big crowd, brisk sales, thanks." J. K.
"Attendance and publicity were super." M. M.
"Well organized and very professional." M. L.
"Wonderful breakfast and really fine prize money." V. J.
"Good crowds and good award money." T. M. "I liked Friday set-up and artist treatment." B. M.
"Show has Quality work and quality buyers." J. K.
"I had time for one show this year and I prayed it would be yours." J. K.
"I liked the quality of art and the beautiful girls." B. S.
"I liked the crowds, layout and quality." K.C.
"I liked the easy going beach attitude of people. You're a fine honed machine."

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