ArtFest by the Sea 2026

 Welcome to Daylight Saving Time 2026

It is that time of year when we cast off the dark season and begin to enjoy the light. I have been wanting to sleep in later and this morning I did not wake until after 7:30--which is a big event for me even though aided by losing an hour during the night. 

ArtFest by the Sea 2026
Juno Beach, FL
March 7, 2026

Yesterday, we wandered off to the 2026 version of the ArtFest by the Sea. It was a more typical Florida Day with high humidity and bright sun and 80 degree temperatures. The show takes place on Ocean Blvd in Juno Beach, Florida. While there is normally a nice ocean breeze, the bushes along the road blocked the breeze and it was really hot where the artisans were set.

Flower Stems
Tequesta, FL
March 8, 2026

The show is impressive in its size. It is about a mile long with booths lining both sides. The variety of artisans is impressive as are the prices. I often see works that I would love to own, but I either don't have a wall big enough for them or my wallet is too small to care for them. We did, however, find a glass artisan from whom we purchased a couple Chihuly-esque flower stems.

I talked to the artist, Christopher Belleau of Providence, Rhode Island, about the Chihuly influence I thought I detected and he was adamant that he was making glass flowers before he even knew of Chihuly. I believe him. His flowers are realistic whereas Chihuly's seem more fanciful. Regardless, I don't have to water these flowers. We will likely be adding to our collection in the neat future. 

It was a busy and fun day which we ended with a sumptuous dinner hosted by Fran and Mary. Today a trip to the Norton Art Gallery in West Palm Beach to view Art and Life in Rembrandt's Time.

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL