Events
Annual Events
Festival Season is a vibe in VOTA. From signature festivals to seasonal celebrations, you’ll find something fun to experience throughout the year. VOTA events are fun for all ages, and are free to attend!
Convenient street parking is available throughout The Village as well as a City of Bradenton free parking garage located at 615 12th St West.
- VOTA Trick-or-Treat (October)
- Festival of the Skeletons (November)
- Holiday Shopping (December)
- Suncoast Cigar Box Festival (February)
- Wonder Wall Mural Festival (March)
Monthly Art Walks
Art Walk Information
Visit VOTA during the first full weekend of each month. Themed Art Walks take place on the first Friday and Saturday of the month, from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Galleries and studios open their doors for a vibrant celebration of creativity, featuring live music, local art, handcrafted goods, and other crafts.
Art Walks are an opportunity to stroll our colorful streets, meet local artists, explore unique shops, and discover something new around every corner. Find artistic treasures at one of the many galleries and studios, have that snazzy dress fixed up at The Village Seamstress, or snag some new vinyl at Jerk Dog Records.
Hungry or thirsty? Enjoy a bite from one of our unique local restaurants (Arte Cafe, Ortygia, Cottonmouth Soul Kitchen, The Village Patio). Grab a kombucha, coffee, or Kava from Adobe, or sip a craft beer from one of our awesome local breweries (Sun Lab, Flamingo Bay, Motorworks).
Convenient street parking is available throughout VOTA as well as a City of Bradenton free parking garage located at 615 12th St West.
Community Events
Upcoming Community Events at VOTA
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, October 31st @ 6-8pm
Enjoy safe Trick-or-Treating in our well-lit streets as thousands of kids in their best costumes descend on The Village. Don't miss the fun! Free street parking is available throughout The Village.
Volunteer Outing (Day of the Dead Festival - Sugar Skulls)
Wednesday, November 4th @ 6:30pm
Please join us for a fun volunteer event - we'll be attaching nearly 2,000 pieces of art to display boards for the big Day of the Dead Festival taking place the following weekend.
The location is a home in VOTA, the address will be sent to confirmed volunteers - please send us a quick email VillageoftheArts@gmail.
Guild Meetings
The Artists Guild of Manatee, Inc. hosts regular General Meetings that are open to the public. We welcome feedback and collaboration and hope to hear your ideas at one of our upcoming meetings.
Next VOTA General Meeting - Wednesday, October 7th @ 6:30pm Flamingo Bay Brewing Co. (production room)
1910 14th St West
Are you interested in serving on the Board of Directors? The Guild's next election takes place in April 2027. Board Member applications are due by 3/31/27. - Download Application