Call for Artists: Crested Butte Arts Festival

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Crested Butte, Colorado
Downtown in the National Historic District
165 Artists
Deadline: March 1

Application fee: $35; Booth fees: $450-$1000

   
The "Premier Arts Event in Colorado", the Crested Butte Arts Festival will be held on Historic Elk Avenue in the majestic town of Crested Butte. Approximately 165 artists are selected during a competitive jury process with 12 mediums welcomed for evaluation. Sales at this nationally recognized event continue to increase as the festival attracts a savvy, sophisticated and motivated art-buying clientele.
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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. 
  • Artist VIP house and amenities coined the "best in the industry" with a well organized setup and tear down process
  • attentive staff and volunteers prior to and during the festival weekend. 
  • Now approaching its 48th year, the event is recognized as one of the best juried arts shows in the West! 
Marketing: 
PRINT: Colorado Homes and Lifestyle, Mountain Living, THE Magazine, Southwest Arts Magazine, Colorado Performing Arts Publications,Colorado Springs Independent, Denver Life, The Beacon, Sunshine Artist, Arts Advisor Magazine, Colorado Life Magazine, Crested Butte News, The Crested Butte In Room Guide, The Crested Butte Magazine, and Gunnison Country Times
SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL: Facebook and Instagram outlets with partners: Colorado Homes and Lifestyle, Mountain Living,  Art Fair Sourcebook, Art-linx, THE Magazine, Sunshine Artist, Arts Fair Insider, Art Fair.com, Arts Fair Sourcebook, Travel Crested Butte, and  Colorado Springs Independent
Testimonials: 
"Outstanding show in every way, great sales with motivated customers." - 2019 Juried Artist
"The Crested Butte Arts Festival was a fabulous show & experience! A wonderfully ran event with an amazing Artist VIP option. The staff & volunteers were great throughout the event, the art showcased at the event was top notch, & the patrons/art collectors were so vibrant, positive, & supportive of the arts! Oh & the beautiful location of Crested Butte is just the icing on the already awesome cake!" -2019 Artist 
"Best show of the year! Amazing staff, educated customers, supportive city." -2019 Artist
"I am grateful for this extremely well run festival in a beautiful town with plenty of buyers!" -2019 Artist
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.
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