Art collecting is an amazing hobby, allowing art aficionados to discover new talents from around the world and explore crafts in countless mediums. However, it can also be an expensive hobby, and the barrier to entry can be daunting to anyone on a budget. That's what inspired the founders of one of the best art festivals in the country to make their event a little different. The Affordable Arts Festival in Colorado has one big difference - every art piece sold at the festival is under $150, much less than what they can sell for elsewhere! This show is the only place where you can find these unique items at this price The Affordable Arts Festival can be found on the grounds of Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, on the outskirts of Denver, and this year it's being held on August 27th, 2023.
You'll want to buy your tickets well in advance because this is one of the hottest summer events in all of Colorado! General admission is only $12 this year, and it lets you into a world of unique and incredibly talented artists. You'll be able to buy paintings, jewelry, and wood carvings from both local and national artists, and each piece has its own unique flair. There will be over 160 artists on the grounds this year, and no matter what you buy, you'll be walking away with a one-of-a-kind piece and memories of a one-of-a-kind festival.
The signs are up all around Littleton, and art lovers everywhere are excited for the Affordable Arts Festival to come to town. Operating since 2012, this unique art showcase has one mission: to bring new and emerging artists to the public, with all pieces on sale for under $150.
This festival is massive and seems to get better every year. This year it's expected that there will be over 160 artists on display, each with their own booth.
Each booth is a mini-showcase for years of work for an artist, often with dozens or more of their pieces on display. You can easily spend all day browsing!
The visual artists on display have a huge variation in style, with some specializing in breathtaking photography.
Others take a more abstract vein, with styles that make for the perfect conversation piece in a living room or office.
One of the most impressive parts of this event is the wide assortment of woodworking artists. This old-fashioned art can craft amazing pieces of houseware.
Other woodworking artists specialize in stunningly detailed sculptures. This little bird feels like it could take off any second now!
Other pieces defy description, being crafted according to a unique vision of the artist and waiting for the person they speak to. Maybe some of them will find their home with you!
This is definitely an all-day event, so the Affordable Arts Festival has a selection of food trucks on the grounds to keep you from having to leave for lunch. Does it get any better than this unforgettable art festival?
Have you been to the Affordable Arts Festival in Colorado in past years? We want to know all about it in the comments section - tell us what you bought, which artists you discovered, and what you ate at the food trucks! The only way you won't enjoy the Affordable Arts Festival is if you're not there, so make sure to purchase your tickets from the official portal.
All proceeds will go to help fund scholarships through the Arapahoe Community College Foundation, so your ticket is going to a good cause. In fact, since its inception, the festival has raised over $250,000! You can see details on this year's artists on the Affordable Arts Festival's official website, and the festival's Facebook will have up-to-the-minute details on the event. Art lovers are counting down the days!
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