Apply now to be part of the prestigious Cherry Creek Arts Festival happening July 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2025.
Here’s why you should apply:
- Historically high art sales potential: 2024 survey results revealed an average of $20,629 per artist, making us one of the nation’s top-selling art festivals.
- $30,000 in Artist Purchase Awards
- Artist benefits: premier destination for art collectors, hospitality center, booth sitters, snack & water delivery.
- Reach over 150,000 art enthusiasts who are eager to discover your work.
- National jurors (fresh perspective each year) – artists viewed in order of application submission.
Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply now at www.Zapplication.org
Application Deadline: Midnight (MST) Sunday, December 1, 2024
https://cherryarts.org/events/cherry-creek-arts-festival/apply/artist-application/
EVENT INFORMATION
Join us for one of the most highly regarded art shows in the nation! CherryArts invites you to apply for the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, happening July 4-6, 2025. Apply now to become one of the 240 talented exhibitors at a world-class celebration known for its excellence and accolades.
Our goal is to provide our exhibitors and the 150,000 visitors with an experience of unparalleled quality. Highlights include: historically high art sales potential (estimated at $20,629 per artist, via 2024 Artist Survey), consistently high national rankings, on-site artist amenities and a new jury panel each year to provide fresh perspective. The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a well-established show that draws a loyal regional audience, many of whom are collectors. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to exhibit and sell your art at the 34th annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival!
CherryArts is a Denver-based nonprofit organization that believes access to art is for everyone and artists are essential. We support artists and arts education through interactive outreach programs and the iconic Cherry Creek Arts Festival. The economic impact of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival continues to be a vital part of the success of the event with approximately $4.6 million in art sales annually.
2025 Artist Prospectus & Application
Important Dates
October 1, 2024: Application Open
December 1, 2024 Midnight, MST: Application Deadline
January 2025: Hired jury of five artists and art professionals convene over three days to select 240 exhibiting artists
January 30, 2025: Artist notification by email and website www.CherryArts.org
February 21, 2025: Deadline to confirm participation, sign contract and remit booth fee
March 28, 2025: Last day to cancel participation and receive 90% refund
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Friday, July 4th 10am – 8pm (Accessibility hour at 9am)
Saturday, July 5th 10am – 8pm
Sunday, July 6th 10am – 6pm
Grant opportunity for the Emerging Artist Program
This program is designed specifically for artists who are beginning their career with very little experience exhibiting and selling their artwork at any venue. The application procedure and fee are the same as the regular show however, upon acceptance, emerging artists will pay a lower booth fee $350, have a tent provided and includes workshop, artist mentoring, support for lodging and will sell and showcase their work at the 2025 CCAF.
CherryArts is thrilled to offer a grant support for artists. In conjunction with the emerging artist program, selected artists will receive a $5,000 grant to enhance and expand their creative practices. This funding is unrestricted, allowing artists to pursue their careers and support all aspects of their work, which is not limited to creating the actual artwork. Upon signing the grant contract, 90% of funds will be disbursed to the artist providing them with immediate support. Artists are required to submit a report and have an exit interview detailing how they utilized the funds within 7 months of receiving the grant (September). Following the submission of the report, the final 10% will be released.
Location: Denver’s Cherry Creek Neighborhood
Email: hello@cherryarts.org
Web Address: www.CherryArts.org
Mailing Address: 2 Steele Street, B-100, Denver, CO 80206
Average Sales: Estimated at $20,629 per artist via 2024 Artist Survey
Sales: Artists retain all revenue from the sale of their work and are responsible for state and local sales tax
Images: 4 images of work + 1 booth image
Jurors: 5 paid art professionals including 2 exempt invited artists
Multiple Applications: If an artist has work in different media categories or distinctly separate bodies of work within one category they may apply with multiple applications
Application Fee: $45
Booth Fee: 10’ x 10’ space $900 for a Row; $1,100 for a Corner; $350 for Emerging Artist Program, limited number of Double Booths available for $2,200. Payment Plans are available.
More Info
https://cherryarts.org/events/cherry-creek-arts-festival/apply/artist-application/
Location
Denver Colorado
Contact Email
hello@cherryarts.org