FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 9, 2026
From: Dunedin Fine Art Center
Contact: Cassy Combs @ cassy@dfac.org or 727.298.DFAC, x245
Deck the Halls & Walls opens Friday, November 6, followed by Art Harvest weekend, with free admission to DFAC’s Children’s Museum
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Dunedin Fine Art Center (DFAC) will kick off Dunedin’s Premier Art Weekend on Friday, November 6, with the opening of its 40th Annual Holiday Invitational, Deck the Halls & Walls. The festive evening features original artwork, handcrafted gifts, and more than 1,000 artist-made ornaments. The celebration continues Saturday and Sunday, November 7–8, with the 62nd Annual Art Harvest at Highlander Park.
A beloved holiday tradition, Deck the Halls & Walls invites visitors to discover and purchase original artwork by local artists in a festive buy-and-take exhibition. Shoppers will find a variety of artwork, fine jewelry, and more than 1,000 handmade holiday ornaments, offering unique options for seasonal gift giving or personal collecting. A cash bar will also be available throughout the evening.
The opening reception takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 6, at Dunedin Fine Art Center. DFAC members receive free admission and early entry beginning at 5:30 p.m. Admission for nonmembers is $15 online or $20 at the door.
The weekend continues November 7–8 with the 62nd Annual Art Harvest, hosted by the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin (JLCD) at Highlander Park. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, this outdoor juried arts festival brings together hundreds of creators and features artisan booths, a VIP Lounge, and a dedicated children’s craft area.
Dunedin Fine Art Center will also be open during Art Harvest weekend, inviting festivalgoers to continue their art-filled experience with a visit to the galleries and the DLM Children’s Museum, which will offer free admission during Art Harvest. Visitors can explore four exhibitions currently on view at DFAC:
- The Tender Weight brings together Black men painters connected to the Tampa Bay area, each presenting a distinct perspective through the visual language of painting.
- The Only Lasting Truth features artworks created to transform, deteriorate, and ultimately disappear over the course of the exhibition.
- Intimate Monument explores grief, memory, and the enduring impulse to create in the face of loss.
- Guiding Stars: Quilter’s Crossing 2026 Quilt Challenge acknowledges the 250th anniversary of the United States through the language of quilting, inviting reflection on inspiration, direction, and the forces that guide us forward.
Together, these events make Dunedin a destination for art lovers, collectors, and holiday shoppers, offering a full weekend of opportunities to discover local and regional artists, experience thought-provoking exhibitions, and celebrate the area’s vibrant arts community.
Event Information
Deck the Halls & Walls: 40th Annual Holiday Invitational
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
Dunedin Fine Art Center
DFAC members: Free admission with early entry at 5:30 p.m.
Nonmembers: $15 online | $20 at the door
DFAC.org
62nd Annual Art Harvest
Saturday and Sunday, November 7–8, 2026 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Highlander Park, Dunedin, Florida
Hosted by the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin.
Dunedin Fine Art Center During Art Harvest
Visit DFAC during Art Harvest weekend to explore the exhibitions and enjoy free admission to the DLM Children’s Museum.
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