Evergreen Elk & Art Festival 2026 (7th annual)

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The 7th Annual Evergreen Elk & Art Festival: A Premier Event in the Colorado Foothills

ColoradoArtShows.com proudly presents the 7th Annual Evergreen Elk & Art Festival in the historic foothills community of Evergreen, Colorado. This juried fine art and fine craft show will feature a curated selection of up to 65 artists. The festival is scheduled for a September weekend making it a prime opportunity for both artists and patrons.

Evergreen Demographics & Market Insights

Evergreen, located just west of the Denver Metro area, boasts a unique combination of natural beauty and affluent residents. This affluent community reflects strong purchasing power, making it an ideal market for fine art and fine craft.

• Median Household Income: $108,505
• Education: 63.5% of residents hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher, and 30.1% have graduate or professional degrees.
• Real Estate: Currently, there are 49 homes on the market in Evergreen valued at $1 million or more.

Comparative Advantage of Evergreen

• Home Values: The median home value in Evergreen is well above the state average.
• Demographics: The area’s median age and education levels are also higher than the state average.
• Living Space: Homes in Evergreen typically offer more rooms than the state average, reflecting the area’s upscale living standards.

CATEGORIES 


All forms of original fine art and fine crafts. Painting, Sculpture, Metal, Glass, Printmaking/Drawing, Ceramics, Mixed Media, Jewelry, Wood, Fiber and Photography. 



IMAGES & REQUIREMENTS


4 digital images of your work and 1 image of your display. The 5th image must be an image of your display that should include the same kind of work shown in the other four images. Images must be only of the work and category to be displayed (if you wish to display more than one category, you must jury 4 images of each category and be accepted in each category applied for).

The Artist must be present to exhibit and exhibit only their own original work - No Exceptions. A Picture ID will be required at check-in. Reps will be asked to leave with forfeiture of fees. No buy/sell. Artists must design and craft all the work. Only white tents are allowed. 

All ColoradoArtShow.Com festivals require vendors to obtain a Special Event Sales Tax License with the State of Colorado for sales tax remittance purposes.

FEES

A) The application fee is $40 and is non-refundable. You must send $40 for each juried category in the show. Example: If a person wants to apply in both Painting and Jewelry, make an $80 payment for the application fee. Only the categories accepted by the Jury may be displayed.

B) Booth fees due on acceptance.

Single 10 x 10 = $425

Single 10 x 10 w/corner = $475

Db1 10 x 20 = $900

Dbl 10 x 20 w/corner = $975

Dbl 10 x 20 w/ 2 corners = $1195

 All withdrawals from the jury process must be in writing before App Deadline. After App Deadline if you are accepted, you will be charged for your spot. After you pay your booth fee, there are no refunds for the show.

1. Cancellation by Artist (More Than 60 Days Before Event).
All Artist cancellations must be submitted in writing, via email or certified communication. Cancellations received sixty (60) days or more prior to the scheduled event date are not eligible for a refund of any kind. Upon timely cancellation, Artist shall be issued a non-transferable show credit, equal to booth fees paid, valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance and redeemable solely toward a future invitation extended by ColoradoArtShows.com. Application fees are strictly non-refundable.

2. Cancellation by Artist (Within 60 Days of Event).
Cancellations submitted fewer than sixty (60) days prior to the event date shall result in the forfeiture of all fees paid, with no credit issued. Artist acknowledges and agrees that they remain fully liable for any outstanding balance due, and such balance shall be paid in full irrespective of Artist’s attendance.

3. Refunds and Event Cancellation.
Refunds shall be issued only in the event that ColoradoArtShows.com cancels the show with sufficient advance notice to avoid logistical, contractual, and advertising expenditures. Should ColoradoArtShows.com cancel, postpone, or modify the event after such expenditures have been incurred, no refunds shall be issued under any circumstances, including but not limited to cancellations caused by weather events, natural disasters, acts of God, or any “force majeure” conditions. Artist shall remain financially responsible for any outstanding balance owed as of the date of cancellation.

4. Emergency Exception.
ColoradoArtShows.com may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, review requests for refund consideration in cases involving immediate, life-threatening emergencies affecting the primary Artist, Artist’s spouse, or Artist’s immediate children. ColoradoArtShows.com may require submission of supporting documentation. Consideration of such requests is voluntary, non-precedential, and shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision of this policy.

5. Future Participation Restrictions; Chargebacks.
(a) Any Artist who fails to satisfy an outstanding balance arising from a late cancellation, non-attendance, or disruption of participation shall be prohibited from exhibiting in any future ColoradoArtShows.com events until all such amounts are paid in full.
(b) Any Artist who initiates or attempts to initiate a credit card chargeback against ColoradoArtShows.com, regardless of outcome, shall be deemed in material breach of this Agreement. Such Artist shall be permanently removed from all ColoradoArtShows.com artist lists and permanently barred from participation in any future events or festivals operated, managed, or affiliated with ColoradoArtShows.com. This prohibition is final, non-negotiable, and irrevocable.