opening gala
Denver’s art patron event of the season
Friday, July 2, 2010
Benefiting The Cherry Creek Arts Festival 501(c)(3)
non-profit mission and year-round art education and
outreach programs in Denver area schools.
An exclusive art preview and buying reception topped-off with
a stunning culinary dinner experience
Thank you for your support of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival.
Gala ticket sales are closed for 2010.
Honoring 2010 Distinguished Patrons: Pillars of Denver’s Cultural Community
Jack Finlaw
Carol Hiller
Emanuel Martinez
Cleo Parker Robinson
Maruca Salazar
The Arts Festival annually honors passionate and dedicated contributors to Denver’s art community, art experiences and art education. The Arts Festival also expresses gratitude for contributions that directly support the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and its mission.
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Dressy Casual to Cocktail
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Clayton Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues: Opening Gala reception featuring passed hors d’oeuvres and spirited beverages to complement your private art preview and buying opportunity with 29 select CCAF juried visual artists.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Clayton Lane: JW Marriott Denver Grand Ballroom: “The Art of Gourmet Dining.” Your gourmet culinary experience, prepared by the JW’s new Executive Chef Jeff Bolton, features a three-course meal paired with select Robert Mondavi Wines. The dinner program includes the “Distinguished Patron” Honorees, art education highlight and special performance art.
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: FREE PUBLIC EVENT “Artist Preview Event”, held on Clayton Street of Cherry Creek North, will feature beautiful Colorado evening temperatures, gorgeously lit streets and artist booths, and more. This is a fabulous opportunity to get a “sneak peek” at 29 of the 230 juried visual artists exhibiting at the 2010 Cherry Creek Arts Festival
9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Opening Gala Patrons re-join Artist Preview Event on Clayton Street.
OPENING GALA PACKAGES:
Corporate Tables of 10: $1,750
Individual VIP Packages: $175
TABLE OF TEN VIP PACKAGE: Your $1,750 table investment includes:
• Ten (10) Opening Gala “Individual VIP Packages” (detail below)
• Preferred table placement
INDIVIDUAL VIP PACKAGES:
Each $175 Opening Gala VIP package includes:
1) PRE-EVENT ACCESS:
• June 8: Commemorative Poster Debut Event with Poster Signing Opportunity with the Artist
• June 29: Festival Preview Celebration at the Loews Denver Hotel
• July 2: Opening Gala: free parking, exclusive Opening Gala reception, art preview and purchase opportunity, gourmet plated and seated dinner program at the JW Marriott
2) FESTIVAL VIP CLUB AMENITIES: JULY 3, 4, 5, 2010
• Complimentary Festival VIP hospitality center credential access including lunch, Pepsi and Heineken, Robert Mondavi Wine and Bacardi products.
• Complimentary tickets: Artist Awards Reception: July 3
• Complimentary Valet Parking at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center
• Complimentary 2010 CCAF Commemorative Poster ($200 value): framed, signed and numbered limited edition (one per household)
3) 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION to
Please note that this event sells out annually, and Opening Gala
package sales are limited to 236.
Special Thanks: AmCap Incorporated
STRONGLY ENCOURAGED: Please arrive at the Opening Gala Reception (between 2nd and 3rd on Clayton Street) promptly at 5:00pm to take full advantage of your exclusive art preview and purchasing experience.
PARKING: Complimentary Gala parking is available July 2 from 5:00p - 10:00p at the Clayton Lane Parking Garage at 2nd and Columbine. Gala Patrons and VIPs enjoy complimentary Valet Parking during the Arts Festival July 3, 4, 5 at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center front entrance on 1st Avenue, from 10:00a - 10:00p
The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation. All Opening Gala proceeds benefit the Cherry Creek Arts Festival year - round art education and outreach programs in Denver area schools, which include the 'Mobile Art Collection' and ‘Arts in Action.' Contributions in excess of $50 per reservation are fully tax deductible.
WATCH videos about CCAF's year-round education programs by clicking here.
LEARN more about all CCAF Special Events by clicking here.
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Ceramics
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Ceramics
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Ceramics
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Digital Art
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Drawing
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Fiber
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Fiber
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Glass
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Glass
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Jewelry
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Jewelry
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Jewelry
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Metalworks
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Metalworks
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Mixed Media
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Mixed Media
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Mixed Media
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Painting
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Painting
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Painting
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Painting
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Photography
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Photography
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Sculpture
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Wood
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Wood
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Click here for a printable version of Gala information 