Vibrant downtown Venice will transform into an art-lover’s Mecca during the Downtown Venice Art Classic. The festival is designed to create a festive art marketplace experience for both the collector and first-time buyer. Juried artists hailing from across the country will set up booths, gallery-style along West Venice Avenue on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and more during the free, outdoor event. Located on Florida’s west coast in Sarasota County, Venice is a town on the Gulf of Mexico, filled with historic charm, natural beauty, and independently owned shops and restaurants. Whether you like shopping in the unique stores of the downtown Venice Main Street district, or prefer golfing, boating, or other recreational activities, Venice has it all.