Affordable Arts Festival (15th Annual)

Organizer's Promotional Message

UPDATE FOR THE 2026 FESTIVAL

For the last 4 years the Affordable Arts Festival has been in the top 4 shows in the country. Last year our crowds increased by 11% over 2024.

AFFORDABLE ARTS FESTIVAL
Held on the campus of Arapahoe Community College, in Littleton, CO

WHEN: Sunday August 30, 2026 - 9AM - 3PM

We invite all artists to apply. This is the 15th-year and the show promises to continue building on the successes of the last several years by bringing a proven festival concept to the ever-expanding art-buying market in Denver. This fine arts/fine crafts show uses the successful formula of the $150 and under shows that have been around for decades. Proceeds from the patron ticket sales go to the Arapahoe Community College Foundation to fund scholarships. The Affordable Arts Festival has raised over $360,000 so far to help students.

In 2025, our crowds continued to show their enthusiasm by showing up hours before the gates opened to get the best deals. Several of our top-selling artists went over $20,000 and several artists completely sold out in less than 2 hours! These are great numbers for any show but the AAF is only 6 hours long! This festival will grow every year since those art buyers who experience it bring friends with them the following year. No wonder the show is one of the top shows in the country! Our artists and their work are posted on the website so we invite you to see who has exhibited and the kind of work that is available. This is one festival where the artists and the customers all seem to have big smiles on their faces and the energy created by the buying frenzy that happens the minute the gates open is contagious!


* Over 160 juried artists in 15 media categories

* Over $50,000 spent on the promotion of the event to the art-buying public on TV, radio, social media, press releases, magazines, social and other venues

* Jury/Booth fees $45/$350 for a single 10x15 booth. Double Booths are available. Corners available ($125)
* Set up available on Saturday, August 29th (with overnight security) or the morning of the 30th
* The festival is held outdoors in the large field on the campus which is highly visible from Santa Fe Drive where over 65,000 vehicles travel daily.

APPLICATION: Deadline: May 31 
Notification in June 
 

Apply at https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14059
Email questions to jdphotos7@gmail.com 

Or call Jim DeLutes, Director - 303-517-1964