Just beginning your art career? CherryArts invites emerging artists to apply to the Emerging Artist Program for the 2027 Cherry Creek Arts Festival, with a $5,000 grant opportunity.

The program is for artists with little to no experience exhibiting or selling in galleries or at art festivals, generally fewer than five years.

If accepted, you’ll receive:

A reduced booth fee of $350
A provided tent
Workshops and artist mentoring
Lodging support
Opportunity to showcase and sell your work at the festival

Selected artists receive an unrestricted $5,000 grant to strengthen their creative practice, with 90% disbursed upon signing the contract.