Cherry Creek Arts Festival

About This Event

The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is an annual, three‑day, outdoor celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts in Denver’s Cherry Creek North neighborhood. Each year the festival showcases approximately 250 juried artists from around the world, in addition to invited artists and award winners from the previous year. The weekend is described as being jam‑packed with food, music, kids’ activities, art and more, making it a major community gathering for art lovers, families, and visitors. CherryArts, the nonprofit producer of the festival, integrates this event into its year‑round mission of providing art experiences and supporting arts education for Coloradans. For 2026, a jury of five independent artists and arts professionals reviewed 1,983 applications and selected 230 exhibiting artists, who will be joined by 20 invited artists (2025 award winners, the 2025 poster artist, and members of the artist advisory committee). The festival has recently been recognized internationally, receiving the Gold Grand Pinnacle award from the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA), their highest accolade for festivals that excel in all key elements of event production. The festival environment includes: - 250+ juried artists’ booths featuring a wide range of media (painting, ceramics, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, and more) - Food vendors and culinary offerings - Live music and performances - Kids’ and family art activities and interactive stations - An Emerging Artist Program providing grants and exposure to up‑and‑coming artists Cherry Creek Arts Festival is positioned as one of the country’s largest and most prestigious arts festivals, drawing significant local and national attendance. The 2026 edition is also highlighted through social media calls for Colorado musicians to perform at the event. The festival is produced by CherryArts, a Denver‑based nonprofit that also runs extensive education programs, including mobile art galleries, student art‑buying programs, and art kit distribution to schools and seniors across Colorado.

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