Peace River National Art Festival

March 18 &19, 2023 in Laishley Park, Punta Gorda, Florida The Peace River National Art Festival will be holding its 18th annual event on March 18 & 19, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Laishley Park. The festival will present a kaleidoscope of creativity when it convenes on the banks of the Peace River in historic Punta Gorda. More than sixty nationally recognized artists will display their works including art glass, fiber arts, jewelry, leather goods, metalwork, oil paintings, photography, pottery, sculptures, and watercolor. The festival is hosted by the Visual Arts Center of Punta Gorda, who serves Charlotte County and beyond with three major galleries, an extensive arts library, an art supply store, and a gift gallery of unique hand-crafted items.