Description

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.

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.

Important Dates
October 1, 2024
2025 Application Launch

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, signed contract and remit booth fee

March 28, 2025
Last day to cancel participation and receive 90% refund

July 4–6, 2025
Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Fast Facts
Subject to change

Location: Denver’s Cherry Creek North 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

Jury Format: Round one is silent and remote, images are viewed via monitor, jurors score each applicant 1-7; subsequent rounds are simultaneously projected 1-5 from left to right horizontally, artists viewed in order of the date their application is submitted and jurors view by media. Jurors do a preview of each category and then score. Subsequent rounds are all projection with juror discussion and are scored by consensus, they require a majority vote for an artist to move forward. The process, materials and dimensions for each image, as well as artist statements are all accessible for the jury.

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.