Destination Mermaids – The Trail Trail Call to Artists

The Mermaid Tale Trail
Call to Artists

The 2024 Call to Artists is Complete

The Mermaid Tale Trail Call to Artists!

The 2024 Call to Artists is Complete

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For over seven decades, Hernando County has been home to the Weeki Wachee Mermaids. Over the years, the beauty of the river, the natural spring, and the mystical mermaids have captivated audiences all over the world. In 2020, in conjunction with the 75th Anniversary of Weeki Wachee Springs, the Florida Mermaid Trail was developed to spread that magic to Brooksville and throughout all of Hernando County. Florida’s Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau, Brooksville Main Street, and the Hernando County Fine Arts Council are excited to announce the next round of a special artistic opportunity for artists and patrons – The Mermaid Tale Trail!

Applications and Selection Process

The application period has closed, and our team of judges has selected the Artists whose designs are included in the Portfolio of Art, from which our sponsors will select their desired artwork. In all, we received nearly 100 submissions, making the juror’s jobs very challenging! Thank You to everyone that submitted artwork for this project; the variety and beauty of the art submitted is just phenomenal.

Congratulations to those artists listed below; their designs have been selected for inclusion in the Portfolio of Art.

Amber Sparkle Pacetti
Amber Stilley-Almendarez
Autum Proctor
Beth Warmath
Carson Eggett
Chello Sherman
Chris M Monaghan
Chris Van Vooren
Christianna Gastelum
Christina Foster
Christine Weeks
Cynthia Lizardi
Cyrus Frioli
Dana Donkle
David Hendrickson
Dr. Charley Ferrer
Heather Hodgeman
Hilary Frambes
Isaac Stephens
Jasmine Cora
Jeffrey Selker
Jessica Valdes
Jillian Herrera
Joan Casadiego
Jorge-Miguel Rodriguez
Julietta Morrell
Kayla Heintz
Kristin Osterman
Linda Reitz
Lynne Simone
Mckenzie Montecalvo
Nadine Allan
Patricia Herrman
Rachel Ford
Rae Grondahl
Roxanne Campbell
Samantha Rispoli
Sandy Philips
Thalia Mercado
Tristan Hertel
Tyler Harris

The Portfolio of Art is now being shared with our sponsors, who will select from the approved designs. It will take a few weeks to get through the entire selection process. We will notify each Artist as their design is selected by a Sponsor. Please note that a total of 40 designs were selected for the Portfolio; a total maximum of 20 Mermaids will be created at this time.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Tammy Heon at theon@FloridasAdventureCoast.com. We look forward to working with you to create The Mermaid Tale Trail!