This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival!

Thanks to patrons, artists, sponsors, and supporters like you, the festival has thrived for 35 incredible years. As we celebrate this milestone, we’d love to hear from you. Share your favorite memories and photos from past festivals, we will be featuring these as we count down to this year’s event.

Send photos and memories to hello@cherryarts.org

Introducing the 2026 Emerging Artists Cohort 

The CherryArts Emerging Artist Program is now in its 23rd year, continuing its legacy of supporting artists at the start of their careers. To date, the program has mentored and elevated 135 artists as they transition into artful careers and grow as professional creatives.


Emerging artists often face barriers to market access, professional networks, and funding, especially those from historically underrepresented communities. For the third year, CherryArts is proud to offer each selected artist an unrestricted $5,000 grant, providing meaningful support for their creative practice and career development.


This year, five emerging artists will participate in the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, gaining hands-on experience and visibility in a premier arts environment. We’re looking forward to sharing more about their work and creative journeys in the coming weeks as we lead up to the 35th Anniversary of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Discover more about this year’s emerging artists and their unique creative practices.

Student Art Buying Program

One more day left to apply for the 2026 Student Art Buying Program! The Deadline is March 20th, and applications are accepted from anyone supporting students including: educators, parents, guardians, and community organizations. Selected groups receive a $500 budget for students to purchase original artwork at the festival for permanent display in their school or community center. Participating students gain hands-on experience in art appreciation, teamwork, public speaking, and financial literacy.

Apply Today!

Calling All Culinary Vendors 

CherryArts Summer Studio

Get creative this summer at our Art Camp with Colorado mixed media artist Lilian Lara! Celebrating 35 years of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, this Project Runway–inspired camp invites students to design bold, wearable art in small teams, drawing inspiration from past years festival posters. Students will learn to make patterns and use sewing machines, while also experimenting with textiles, sculptural construction and mixed media techniques.

Art Camp takes place June 1st – 5th, finished work will be on display at the Arts Festival!

Ages 11 – 17

$350 (Early Bird pricing; increases to $400 after April 19) Scholarships are available

Learn more about Art Camp

Volunteer to Support the Arts

Meet the 2026 Exhibiting Artists

Denver's Most Colorful Event Returns

CherryArts, a Denver-based nonprofit, believes that access to art is for everyone, and artists are essential. www.CherryArts.org

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