Due to the cancelation of our 2020 event, we will not be holding an open application for artists in 2021. Our juried artists from 2020 will be rolled over to our 2021 event. We apologize for this inconvenience and look forward to an open application for our 2022 event, which will open in November of 2021.
Thank you to all the talented artists who applied. Our application process is now closed.
The Crested Butte Arts Festival prides itself on a competitive jury process selecting artists representing twelve mediums from across the United States. The generous spirit, collective wisdom, and impressive talent of 165+ selected individuals is nothing short of extraordinary!
Yearly this event draws a savvy, sophisticated art-buying clientele to its affluent resort community. With over 12,000 patrons, sales at this nationally recognized event continue to increase. Artist VIP house and amenities coined the "best in the industry" with a well organized setup and tear down process, and attentive staff and volunteers prior to and during the festival weekend.
RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS DURING COVID-19
https://www.kickstarter.com/articles/covid-19-coronavirus-artist-resources?fbclid=IwAR3Bg-WQk9zN_RxV0EuF9i9q3N_4xktzp8cmtGVahQUt_lVoeUKnl0Qdjx4 - This link has a number of grants and resources available in various time frames and locations. This includes grants, legal aid and general resources.
https://cbca.org/2020/03/resources-to-support-the-arts-during-coronavirus/ - The Colorado Business Committee for the Arts
https://www.giarts.org/blog/admin/covid-19-coronavirus-and-arts-funding-update-and-action-items - Grantmakers In The Arts
https://springboardforthearts.org/coronavirus/ - Springboard For The Arts
https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-topic/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus-covid-19-resource-and-response-center - Americans For The Arts
https://www.arts.gov/covid-19-resources-for-artists-and-arts-organizations - National Endowment For The Arts
https://foundationforcontemporaryarts.submittable.com/submit/b9feb8b2-3b40-4a12-bee3-b0e71294d17f/covid-19-relief-fund-application - COVID-19 Relief Fund supported by the Foundation for Contemporary Arts
https://www.anonymouswasawoman.org/new-page - Anonymous Was A Woman - COVID-19 Emergency Grants for Female Artists over 40
What participating artists have to say about their experience at The Crested Butte Arts Festival:
