Call for Artists: 2027 Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Overview

CherryArts invites artists to apply for the 2027 Cherry Creek Arts Festival, a juried outdoor festival featuring approximately 260 exhibitors and more than 145,000 visitors. Artists are selected through a competitive, multi-round jury process and may apply with multiple bodies of work in different media categories.

Location

Cherry Creek North - Denver, CO

Awards and Sales

Artists retain 100% of sales revenue. Purchase awards total more than $30,000.

Timeline

• October 1, 2026 Applications open
• November 24, 2026 Early application fee deadline
• December 1, 2026 Application deadline
• January 2027 Jury convenes
• February 3, 2027 Artist notifications
• February 26, 2027 Participation confirmation, contract, and booth fee deadline
• March 26, 2027 Cancellation deadline for 90% refund
• July 2 –4, 2027 Festival

Application Fees

• $45 early fee
• $55 regular fee

Booth Fees (if selected)

• $900 for a 10' x 10' row space
• $1,100 for a corner space

Emerging Artist Program

Early-career artists with little to no festival or gallery sales experience may apply for a reduced booth fee, provided tent, workshops and mentoring, lodging support, and consideration for a $5,000 unrestricted grant. The booth fee is $350.

How to Apply

Apply through ZAPP with four images of individual works and one booth/display image. Emerging Artist applicants submit a fifth artwork image instead of a booth image. Artists must submit original work created by the applying artist.