9th annual opening gala

You're invited!
Denver’s art patron event of the season
Friday, July 5, 2012

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

Tickets Sales Begin April 2012

2012 Distinguished Patrons announced April 2012

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 28 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 Executive Chef Jeff Bolton, features a three-course meal paired with select 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 28 of the 230 juried visual artists exhibiting at the 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:
A) Corporate Tables of 10: $1,750
B) Individual Packages: $175

A) TABLE OF TEN VIP PACKAGE: Your $1,750 table investment includes:
• Ten (10) Opening Gala “Individual VIP Packages” (detail below)

• Preferred table placement

B) INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES:
Each $175 Opening Gala VIP package includes:

1) PRE-EVENT ACCESS:
• June 16: Commemorative Poster Debut Event with Poster Signing Opportunity with the Artist
• June 28: Festival Preview Celebration at the Loews Denver Hotel
• July 5: 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 6, 7, 8, 2012
• Complimentary Festival VIP hospitality center credential access including lunch, Pepsi and Heineken, and other spirits sponsor products. 
• Complimentary tickets: Artist Awards Reception: July 2
• Complimentary Valet Parking at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center
• Complimentary CCAF Commemorative Poster ($200 value): framed, signed and numbered limited edition (one per household)

3) 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION to  

Tickets Sales Begin April 2012


  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 parking for the Gala night is available 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 weekend at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center front entrance on 1st Avenue.

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 "Janus Mobile Art Gallery", "Janus Student Art Buying Program", and "Arts in Action." Contributions in excess of $50 per reservation are fully tax deductible.

COMPLETE information about CCAF's year-round education programs
by clicking here.

WATCH videos about CCAF's year-round education programs by clicking here.

LEARN more about all CCAF Special Events by clicking here

 
2011 Opening Gala Artists
Medium
Ceramics
Ceramics
Drawing
Drawing
Fiber
Fiber
Glass
Graphics & Printmaking
Jewelry
Metalworks
Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Amy Flynn Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Painting
Painting
Painting
Photography
Photography
Photography
Sculpture
Sculpture
Sculpture
Sculpture
Wood

For additional event assistance please call the Cherry Creek Arts Festival at 303-355-2787 x200

Tickets Sales Begin April 2012

 
Please note that this event sells out annually, and Opening Gala
package sales are limited to 236.

Printable version of Gala information coming soon