Please join us for the 38th Annual
Crested Butte Arts Festival!

July 31 and August 1, 2010

Crested Butte, Colorado, is home to one of the nation's top arts festivals. Now in its 38th year, the Crested Butte Arts Festival features diverse art, fantastic cuisine, exhiliarating entertainment, and - new this year! - a culinary arts exhibit. There's something for everyone at the Festival, where surrounding beauty, artistic talent, and appreciative patrons merge for one, glorious weekend.


2010 Crested Butte Arts Festival Highlights

• 185 Visual-Artist Booths, featuring artists from all over the United States specializing in ceramics, drawing & graphics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, wearable art, and wood.
  
• Culinary Arts Demonstration Tent, new this year! Tantalize your taste buds as some of Colorado's top-shelf chefs 'wow' you with their culinary skills in a state-of-the-art kitchen.
  
• Art Alley, a hands-on festival all its own for children ages 2-12.
  
• Artist Demonstration Tent, an intimate setting where festival artists showcase their talents.
  
• Art Auction Tent, featuring original works of art in all media donated by participating artists. Proceeds benefit the Festival and its Art Education programs.
  
• Beer & Wine Pavilion, a laid-back hangout featuring fabulous brews and grapes.
  
• Culinary Court, a foodie extravaganza where more than 20 vendors serve up delectable fare to satisfy any appetite.
  
• Ragged Mountain Entertainment Stage, where entertainers dazzle with magic, music, and more.

Crested Butte Arts Festival Accolades

• The Festival made the "Art Fair SourceBook's TOP 100 for 2010" list for nationwide arts festivals in the Art Fair SourceBook
  
• The Festival is listed as one of the Harris List's TOP 5 fine art and fine craft shows in Colorado

Artists are invited to an Artists' Reception, where a lovely dinner is complemented by expansive views and creative company.


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Don't miss Crested Butte's signature cultural event and the opportunity to meet and connect with world-class artists from around the country! Plan your trip now - please visit our lodging partner, Crested Butte Lodging, or call 1-800-451-5699.

Click here or on the gallery above to view images of art showcased by artists attending the 2009 Crested Butte Arts Festival. Images from the 2010 artists coming soon.



Festival News

Thank you to everyone who applied for the 2010 Crested Butte Arts Festival! We received a record number of applications (690) for our 185 spots.

Applications will be reviewed by our professional jury on March 10-12, 2010, in Denver. Notifications will be emailed to all applicants no later than April 1.

If you are interested in applying for our 2011 show, applications will open via ZAPP on November 1, 2010.

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The Crested Butte Arts Festival (CBAF) is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of the arts in and around Crested Butte. The mission of the CBAF is to encourage and promote the artistic and cultural environment of the Upper East River Valley. In addition to our annual arts festival, the CBAF supports other arts organizations in the community in the form of modest art grants and through collaboration and partnerships.