Glenwood Art Festival 2026

The Glenwood Art Festival is a carefully curated outdoor exhibition of fine art and contemporary craft held over Memorial Day Weekend in beautiful Downtown Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This vibrant three-day festival showcases a diverse collection of original artwork created by talented regional and national artists working across a wide range of mediums. The event takes place along historic 7th Street and Bethel Plaza, a lively pedestrian corridor surrounded by restaurants, galleries, boutique shops, and stunning Rocky Mountain scenery.

Located in one of Colorado’s most popular mountain resort destinations, Glenwood Springs attracts thousands of visitors during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. The festival brings together collectors, art enthusiasts, and visitors seeking original artwork in a relaxed and festive downtown setting.

Artists enjoy exhibiting in a destination mountain town known for its scenic landscapes, world-class hot springs, outdoor recreation, and vibrant downtown atmosphere. Visitors can explore the booths, meet the artists, and enjoy great live music throughout the weekend. Admission to the public is free, encouraging strong attendance and steady foot traffic.

The Glenwood Art Festival is a Memorial Day weekend celebration of fine art, contemporary craft, live music, and community held in the center of Downtown Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
The event takes place along historic 7th Street and Bethel Plaza, a vibrant pedestrian-friendly corridor surrounded by hotels, restaurants, retail shops, and dramatic mountain views. This highly visible downtown location places artists directly in the center of one of Colorado’s most popular tourism destinations.
Glenwood Springs is internationally known for its world-famous hot springs pool, scenic mountain landscapes, outdoor recreation, historic charm, and award-winning dining scene. Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, bringing thousands of visitors to the downtown district.
The festival is carefully curated to maintain a balanced mix of mediums and ensure a diverse presentation of artwork, including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber, wood, mixed media, and high-quality handcrafted goods.
Artists benefit from a combination of factors that make this event particularly appealing:
• Holiday weekend timing
• Destination tourism traffic
• Walkable downtown location
• Strong and consistent attendance
The event consistently draws strong crowds throughout the weekend, providing artists with excellent exposure and sales opportunities.
Many visitors return annually to discover new artists and add to their collections, creating excellent opportunities for artists to connect with engaged buyers.
Throughout the weekend, attendees can explore the booths, meet the artists, and enjoy live music performances, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere that encourages guests to stay longer and engage with the artwork.
Artists from across Colorado and around the country are invited to participate in this premier mountain art festival in the Colorado Rockies.  The Glenwood Art Festival continues to grow as one of the most anticipated Memorial Day weekend art events in the Colorado Rockies. Event Location
Historic 7th Street & Bethel Plaza
Downtown Glenwood Springs, Colorado Event Dates & Public Hours
May 23, 24 & 25, 2026
Saturday: 11am – 7pm
Sunday: 11am – 7pm
Monday: 11am – 5pm Event Marketing & Promotion
Colorado Events places a strong emphasis on professional marketing and promotion to attract a large audience of engaged buyers and visitors.
Our promotional campaign includes:
• targeted social media advertising
• email campaigns to past attendees
• regional tourism promotion
• online event calendars and travel websites
• local magazine and newspaper advertising
• posters, rack cards, banners, and street signage
• cross-promotion with local businesses and tourism partners
These combined efforts help ensure strong attendance and excellent exposure for participating artists. About Colorado Events
Colorado Events is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization that has been producing high-quality community festivals since 2002.
Colorado Events produces art festivals, outdoor markets, and cultural events in many of Colorado’s most vibrant downtown and resort destinations including Denver, Boulder, Glenwood Springs, Colorado Springs, Estes Park, Winter Park, Crested Butte, Vail, and Fort Collins.
Colorado Events festivals have been:
• Ranked among the “Ten Best Summer Art Festivals in Colorado” – Westword Magazine
• Named one of the “Top Craft Shows in Denver” – CBS News
• Featured in The Denver Post, NBC News, 5280 Magazine, Boulder Weekly, and numerous regional publications.
Our events bring together enthusiastic audiences of locals and visitors who appreciate high-quality art, handmade goods, and live music. Booth Information
Standard Booth: 10' x 10'
Limited availability for:
• Corner Booths
• Double Booths (10' x 20')
Displays must be professional and aesthetically presented. Jury Application Fee
$20 per application

Exhibitor Fees
3-Day Booth: $410
Glenwood Springs Resident Booth: $300
2-Day Booth: $310
1-Day Booth: $160
Artists retain 100% of their sales. No commission is charged.

Optional Booth Upgrades
Corner Booth: $25 per day
Electricity: $20 per day
For more details, photos, and information about all of our events, please check our website:   www.artfestivalsincolorado.com  or  www.coloradoevents.org

RULES

1. This show is open to artists and craftspeople who exhibit work of their own concept, design, and execution. It is acceptable to sell images of your original artwork that have been reproduced by a third party.
2. Only original artwork, handmade crafts, and artist-produced reproductions may be displayed or offered for sale.
3. Imported, mass-produced, or manufactured items will not be accepted.
4. Overnight security will be provided; however, Colorado Events is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged merchandise.
5. Booth sharing is permitted, but both artists must complete the jury application process and be accepted individually. Each artist will receive separate notification regarding their application status.
6. Exhibitors agree to remain set up for the entire duration of the festival. Early breakdown without approval from event management may result in exclusion from future Colorado Events festivals.
7. Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting all applicable sales taxes. Instructions will be provided after acceptance into the show.
8. Exhibitors are responsible for setting up and maintaining their booth space and for cleaning the area surrounding their booth at the end of each day. Please keep your area free of trash and debris.
9. When possible, exhibitors are encouraged to demonstrate their art or craft during the event.
10. All booths must be properly weighted. Staking into the pavement is not permitted.
11. Exhibitors must provide their own tents, weights, tie-downs, tables, displays, fixtures, extension cords, and all other equipment necessary for their booth setup.
12. Electricity is available on a limited basis for an additional fee of $20 per day. One electricity fee is sufficient for double booths.
13. The festival will take place rain or shine. While Colorado typically has beautiful weather this time of year, exhibitors should be prepared for varying weather conditions.
14. Artists will be notified of acceptance via email, and all future event communications will be sent electronically.
15. Colorado Events reserves the right to remove any exhibitor whose work, booth display, or conduct does not comply with event standards or these rules.

Jury Information
Applicants must submit four digital images through ZAPP representing their work.
A booth display image is recommended but not required.
Images are juried anonymously, so please ensure your name or business name does not appear in the image or file title.
Artists are selected through a juried process based on originality, craftsmanship, and presentation.
Only original artwork and artist-produced reproductions may be displayed or sold.
No mass-produced or buy/sell items are permitted. Medium Categories – (No forms of mass production are permitted) - All participants must make their own merchandise

Artisan Crafter: Agricultural products, gourmet foods, bakeries, bottled beverages (nonalcoholic), bath/body, health/wellness, flowers and garden, candles, soaps, aromatics, children's clothing and toys, pet items.  Please note: all edible items for sale must be prepackaged for consumption.
 
Ceramics, decorative: All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry is accepted in this category.

Ceramics, functional: All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry is accepted in this category.

Computer generated/digital art: This category includes any original work for which the original image, or the manipulation of other source material, was executed by the artist using a computer.

Drawing/Pastels: Works created using dry media including chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencil, wax crayon, etc. or from the fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen or brush are to be entered in this category.

Fiber, Wearable: All work crafted from fibers including basketry, embroidery, weaving, leather work, tapestry, and paper making.  Manufactured clothing with unique applied art will be considered.

Fiber, Woven/Non-Woven: All work crafted from fibers including basketry, embroidery, weaving, leather work, tapestry, and paper making.

Glass: Only hand-crafted glass work will be accepted.

Graphics/printmaking: Original works made with pen, pencil, charcoal or traditional printmaking. Prints hand pulled by artists from traditional methods, including etching, engraving, silkscreen, stone and plate lithography, linoleum block or woodcut, produced in signed and numbered limited editions from an original image created by the artist.

Jewelry: All jewelry whether the work is produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic, or other materials must be entered in this category.   Only artists accepted in the jewelry category may display and sell jewelry.

Metalwork: Includes all non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metals.

Mixed media: This category includes works, both 2 and 3 dimensional that incorporate more than one type of physical material to produce. Includes non-sculptural work as determined by the artist.

Painting, oil or acrylic: Works created in oils and acrylics are in this category. Creation of a still life, portrait, landscape, abstract or other image on a flat surface, such as canvas, with oil and/or acrylic paint or sticks.

Painting, watercolor: Works created in watercolor are in this category. Creation of a still life, portrait, landscape, abstract or other image on a flat surface with watercolors.

Photography: Photographic prints made from the artist's original image, which have been processed by that artist, or under his/her direct supervision, are included in this category.

Sculpture: Three-dimensional original work done in any medium.

Wood: Original works in wood that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved are accepted in the wood category