AOTA FEST 2025

A VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL
IN FORT LAUDERDALE

Participating Artists of 2024

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN AOTA 2025?

2024 MURAL LOCATIONS

“I am truly impressed with the amount of murals accomplished and the care in which they worked to bring the community into the process. This is a solid foundation for future successes and growth for AOTA.”

PHILLIP DUNLAP

Broward County Cultural Division Director

“The Avenue of the Arts Added a valuable component to showcase the vast amount of cultural opportunities Broward County has to offer. This immersive artistic experience put the ‘unity’ in ‘community’ by incorporating so many different artists, organizations, neighborhood partners, and businesses onto the Avenue. I look forward to its continuation next year.”

DEAN J. TRANTALIS

City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor

“The arts are the soul of our community and connect us all. I absolutely love events like Avenue of the Arts that promote our talented artists and bring our community together to celebrate creativity. I am excited to see the event continue to grow and thrive.”

STEVE GLASSMAN

Vice Mayor of Fort Lauderdale

“I believe it contributes to the positive influence and vibrancy of our community by being an avenue to bring people together. Whether it’s interactive activities or panels people are able to take something home with them.”

HEAVEN JONES

Art & Business Council of Miami

“I have had the opportunity to participate in the festival twice, to see the positive change in the area, it is an example of the powerful work that art has, when the community and areas are involved.”

ARTIST KTANO

@ktano86

“Arts reflect and reveal our society. It adds meaning to our cities and invigorates public spaces. It gives them a voice!”

CHANTAL BANDONI

Broward County Instructional Facilitator, Visual Arts K-12

“By providing the community with easy access to artists, installations, exhibits, and many types of art, AOTA fest fuses art education and entertainment in one great event. It should continue to grow and attract more artists and produce more great events!”

JUSTIN WEINSTEIN

AOTA FEST Partner Weinstein Legal

“The artists are visual historians of our times. It’s critical that we give voice and space (physically and intangible) to let them be seen and heard.”

SHIREN RATTIGAN

AOTA FEST Partner Principal Collosal Academy

“It gives opportunities to local talent of all identities, ethnicities, genders, etc. to express themselves with no limitations.”

RENE ESCOBAR

AOTA FEST Partner SPARKLmedia

“AOTA features a range of artistic talent that are painting murals or involved in artist talks. AOTA does a great job with hosting a variety of events.”

TAYINA DERAVILE

Director of Community Engagement, FATVillage Arts District

“Art encourages conversation, creativity and pride in our community.”

CHRISTIE AJAKIE

AOTA FEST Partner New River Child Care

“Engage community, entertain and inspire. Creates opportunities for gatherings and shared experiences.”

IRYNA KANISHCHEVA

Monochronicle Public Art Services

“Bring color, life and youth to our community!”

EMILY SCAPECCHI

Art Enthusiast

“Communities are enriched by vibrant public art, fostering a unique sense of place and identity.”

LAURA ATRIA-NEWITT

Public Art Program Manager City of Pompano

These all contribute to positive influence within our community because we are allowing the community access to amazing programs and art, that will hopefully inspire and engage the public.

ARTIST EGYPT HAGAN

@grafittiegypt

2024 AOTA Artist painting mural with spray paint, wearing white hat

2025 Event Schedule

LIVE MURAL PAINTINGS ALL WEEK LONG 12PM – 6PM

Sun. Jan. 19th – Sun. Jan 26th

 

Official AOTA Beer Release

Sun. Jan. 19th

AOTA Artists

Gallery Show

Mon. Jan. 20th

Art & Business

Panel Discussion

Tue. Jan. 21st

Broward College

Masterclass

Wed. Jan. 22nd

Art & Business
Panel Discussion

Thurs. Jan. 23rd

Broward College

Masterclass

Fri. Jan. 24nd

Kid’s Art Day

& Chalk Zone

Sat. Jan. 25th

Kid’s Art Day

& Chalk Zone

Sun. Jan. 26th

2024 AOTA Chalk Zone

We’re Bringing Chalk Art To The Forefront.

This two-day event is open to the public and includes art and educational activities for kids to enjoy and find inspiration in the creativity that is possible through chalk. There will be food trucks, music, and plenty more!

AOTA 2024 Sponsorship

BECOME A SPONSOR

AOTA is just as much about promoting local businesses as much as it is about
art & education. We have a long list of sponsorship opportunities to give
your brand unique exposure to the community.

THE TEAM

AOTA Fest is a collaborative effort to promote visual arts in Fort Lauderdale and wouldn’t be possible without the immense effort and commitment from its partners: