Denver, CO, June 2008 – The 18th annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CCAF) will take place this year on July 4, 5, and 6. Boasting an attendance of 350,000+, the Arts Festival features over 232 of the nation’s finest visual artists and seven performance stages presenting a broad range of entertainment. CCAF’s award-winning volunteer program, presented by Denver’s 7, features over 1000 volunteers who contribute thousands of hours to produce the Festival.

With our volunteers serving as the backbone of the CCAF, we are able to provide Festival attendees with the opportunity to listen to hours of live music and view thousands of original pieces of art created by artists from around the world. With over 100 awards for excellence in the Festival and Events arena, the CCAF is dedicated to creating a unique and creative environment for all who attend. All of this would not be possible without the immense dedication of our volunteers.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival volunteers have the opportunity to work on 23 different committees including art auction, artist demonstration, artist relations, beverage coordination, performing arts, production, special projects, sponsor and VIP services, and volunteer coordination. Volunteer opportunities are available July 3rd through July 6th, comprising of 5 hour shifts. Benefits of being a volunteer include an original Cherry Creek Arts Festival t-shirt, meals, beverages, and more.

If you would like to join our amazing team of volunteers for the 2008 Cherry Creek Arts Festival, please go to our website at www.CherryArts.org to fill out an application and learn more about the duties of each volunteer committee. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Arts Festival.
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CCAF is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit art services organization whose mission is to provide access to a broad array of arts experiences and support arts education in Colorado. Along with the arts festival itself, CCAF fulfills its year-round art education and outreach mission through programs including the Mobile Art Collection, Artist in Residence programs and the Student Art Buying Program.

CCAF produces its signature cultural event for Colorado annually during the 4th of July weekend. The arts festival weekend event is a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts, and enjoys an attendance of 350,000 visitors over the 3-day event. CCAF gives patrons the FREE, rare and special opportunity to meet and talk with international visual artists, sample fine cuisine, visit special exhibits and artist demonstrations, and entertain their families with interactive 'Artivities' and exciting performing arts.

Special Thanks to our 2008 Sponsors: Janus presents the 2008 Cherry Creek Arts Festival sponsored by Bank of the West, Qwest and the Rocky Mountain News.  Associate sponsors include:  Cherry Creek North, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, FASTFRAME of Cherry Creek, Heineken, Pepsi Bottling Group, Scientific & Cultural Facilities District and Volvo, and are also joined by, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Magazine, Mountain Living Magazine, Denver’s 7, 99.5 The Mountain, Alice 105.9, KOSI 101, and Studio1430 KEZW AM.  Supporting sponsors include: The Art Institute of Colorado, Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, Loews Denver Hotel, Macy’s, Forest City Stapleton, Inc., and Starbucks Coffee Company.  Authorized
suppliers of the festival are: BP America, BurstMarketing, The Children’s Hospital, Classic Residence by Hyatt in Highlands Ranch, Continental Airlines, Cru Vin Dogs Wine Group, Freshies, Happy Llama Inc., Renewal by Andersen, Sub-Zero/Wolf and Woodward Wealth Management with community partners:  Azteca America Colorado El Grito de Todos, Rubottom & Kaplan, and Woodrow & Sobel P.C.