August 2, 3 & 4Crested Butte, Colorado
Presented By: Crested Butte Arts Festival
165 Artists
Deadline: March 1
Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $386-$824
The charming and eclectic Town of Crested Butte, a National Historic District, is the venue for this outdoor show. Admission and parking are free and entertainment, children's programs, and live art demonstrations are scheduled throughout the weekend. Truly one of the industry's best kept secrets, the Crested Butte Arts Festival must be experienced to be believed!
The Arts Festival will line Historic Elk Avenue - nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountains. Sales at this show continue to increase as word spreads about the quality of artists exhibiting after a very competitive jury process. The Crested Butte Arts Festival is gaining national attention and sponsorship and draws a savvy, sophisticated art-buying clientele.
Marketing:
The Crested Butte Arts Festival markets on online and social media platforms including: Artshow.com, The Beacon, ArtFairInsider.com, The Art Guide, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Additionally we advertise in publications such as Southwest Arts Magazine, The Magazine, Colorado Life Magazine, Arts Advisor Magazine, Sunshine Artist, Colorado Homes & Lifestyle, Crested Butte News, Crested Butte Magazine, Elevation Outdoors, and Mountain Living.
Testimonials:
I had my single best day in 23 years of Arts Festivals ... Thank you for a great festival. I had my best single day in 23 years of Art Festivals on Saturday. You and your staff were a pleasure to work with. I hope to return next year.
Richard McCollum 2016 Exhibiting Artist
Best run & most organized art festival I have ever participated in! Thank you all for putting on the best run & most organized art festival I have ever participated in! It was truly a pleasure to have such pros run the festival. Everything was top notch all the way around. I hope to have the privilege of participating in the future. Todd Perkins 2016 Exhibiting Artist
Incredible artist treatment! Well produced and organized event, art savvy patrons, excellent sales, beautiful setting, incredible artist treatment - there's no room for improvement! - Artist Survey Participant
The Crested Butte Arts Festival welcomes all artists in any fine art or fine craft medium, exhibiting his or her own handmade work of art. Four images of current work and one booth image representative of work that you plan to display at the Festival are required for jurying.
More Information:
Chelsea Dalporto-McDowell, Executive Director, chelsea@crestedbutteartsfestival.com or 970-349-1184
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