FAST FACTS:
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What: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CCAF) weekend event is a world-class and award-winning celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts. The Festival gives patrons the FREE, special opportunity to meet and talk with international visual artists, sample fine cuisine, enjoy live musical performances and cultural demonstrations, and entertain their families with interactive ‘ARTivities.’
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When: CCAF takes place July 4th weekend on July 2, 3, 4, 2011:
Festival hours
o Friday, July 1, 7:00pm-10:00pm Free Artist Preview Event (Clayton St. only)
o Saturday, July 2, 10:00am-8:00pm
o Sunday, July 3, 10:00am-8:00pm
o Monday, July 4, 10:00am-6:00pm
• Festival Mornings on Saint Paul St.: The Art of Fitness
o Saturday, Sunday, Monday 9:00am-10:30am
• Festival Nights: Music at the NEW Beer Garden on Saint Paul St.
o Saturday & Sunday 8:00pm-10:00pm
• Accessibility Hour
o Monday 9:00am-10:00am
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Where: Denver’s Cherry Creek North Shopping District, from 2nd to 3rd Avenues, on the six streets between Clayton and Steele Streets.
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How to get there:
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Bike: Go green and healthy – ride your bike to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival! Valet parking for bikes is available at two “corrals”: 3rd Ave & Steele St, and 2nd Ave near Columbine. A suggested $2 donation for bicycle valet parking contributes to Bike Denver’s 501(c)(3) non-profit mission.
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Denver B-Cycle Locations: FOUR locations to serve you in Cherry Creek! Learn more at:
http://denver.bcycle.com. Denver B-cycle is the first large-scale municipal bike sharing system in the United States.
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Car: There are three $5 “Festival Premier Parking” on-site locations, each benefitting the Arts Festival: 1) the Janus Capital Group building garage at 151 Detroit, 2) The Clayton Lane garage at 2nd and Columbine and 3) The Whole Foods parking structure at 2nd and University. The Cherry Creek Shopping center offers free parking. Please observe all City of Denver parking signs in the neighborhood surrounding the festival.
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Who: Over 350,000 patrons come to CCAF each year to see the 230 juried Visual Artists, as well as numerous Culinary Artists, over a dozen demonstration chefs, 26 Performing Artists, and 7 Fitness Instructors.
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Why: CCAF is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation 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 Janus Student Art Buying Program.
WHAT’S NEW for 2011:
BE A PART OF ART WITH FEATURED GUEST ARTIST PHIL HANSEN Mr. Hansen is a groundbreaking, innovative artist internationally renowned for creating public dialog with art. He will be creating a collaborative piece of artwork based upon things you wouldn’t believe. He will solicit the general public for responses to this question: “Tell me about an experience that shocked you or caused disbelief.” Participate in this work of art and watch him finish it LIVE at the Arts Festival! Public comments are invited, encouraged, and will remain anonymous at
www.CherryArts.org/Shocking.
THE NEW FILLMORE PLAZA The 2011 Cherry Creek Arts Festival proudly presents a thrilling new take on the Janus Main Stage, now located at the fully remodeled Fillmore Plaza. Local businesses and neighborhood groups alike supported renovations to Fillmore Plaza, and CCAF looks forward to showcasing all that Fillmore Plaza has to offer. Highlights of this new festival center include shaded seating, greatly enhanced and beautified streetscapes, fresh culinary and beverage options, new activities, and more!
VISUAL ARTISTS Naturally, the exhibiting visual artists are at the core of the Festival: 78 of the 230 artists are first-time-ever CCAF exhibitors, with 87 artists returning from 2010. 17 artists are from the state of Colorado. The artists were chosen in a blind-jury process from 2,100 artist applications, making the CCAF one of, if not the most, competitive art shows in the nation.
CAPTURE AND SHARE MOMENTS ON PARTICIPANT PHOTO BLOG For the first time, CCAF offers patrons the opportunity to take ownership of their festival experience by submitting pictures to the participant-only CCAF photo blog. Celebrate your Festival experience by sharing unforgettable 4th of July moments with the CCAF family. Further information will be posted as the festival approaches.
ALL-NEW iPHONE & DROID APPS Scan the respective QR code for our iPhone or DROID app -- or find our apps online at the iTunes store or Droid Market. This 4th of July you can navigate through the Festival with total freedom using our revamped smart phone apps, which feature easy-to-read daily schedules, maps, live Tweets, video podcasts, live photo and textual blogging, and more.
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NEW FESTIVAL NIGHTS LOCATION AT THE ALL-NEW BEER GARDEN To maximize comfort, convenience and fun, Festival Nights will now be held at the all-new Beer Garden on St. Paul Street. At the new Beer Garden, patrons can enjoy the tasty delights of culinary avenue, exciting music and international brews – now well into the night! Music by bands such as Opie Gone Bad are sure to spice up the end of a great day in Cherry Creek North. When the sun goes down, the fun turns up for Festival Nights at the all-new Beer Garden!
DAILY SCHEDULES AT A GLANCE Now it’s easier than ever to keep up with the wide array of performances taking place throughout the festival.
http://cherryarts.org/the-festival/activities/Daily-Schedules-at-a-Glance
ALL-NEW “SPIRITED” FUN FOR THE FESTIVAL CCAF welcomes Hendrick’s Gin as the headlining liquor sponsor for the 2011 Festival. Included in this new partnership are Milagro Tequila and Stoli Vodka, also available for responsible enjoyment at CCAF 2011. These refreshing cocktails will be available throughout the weekend for patrons of legal age at multiple locations throughout the Festival including the Opening Gala and Festival VIP Club.
ART AUCTION: NEW INDOOR LOCATION AND LAUNCH PARTY The Art Auction Gallery has moved indoors and is having a launch party! The Arts Festival invites you to the Art Auction Launch Party on Wednesday, June 22nd from 5:30pm -- 8:00pm! Come enjoy a cocktail and be the first to view the donated work from over 120 exhibiting artists. The online art auction launches online and in-person June 22nd at 3000 E. 3rd Avenue Suite #8, Denver. This location will then continue to be the Art Auction Gallery location during the Cherry Creek Arts Festival: July 2, 3, 4. The Art Auction Gallery provides patrons with a chance to acquire original fine arts and crafts that have been generously donated by the exhibiting artists. Visit www.CherryArtsAuction.org to place online bids. Bids close in a staggering format on Monday, July 4th after the close of the Arts Festival beginning at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the Art Auction Gallery benefit the CCAF's 501c3 non-profit mission and year-round education programs in schools. The Art Auction Gallery is presented by Heinrich Marketing in association with the Cherry Creek Shopping Center.
FARMER’S MARKET PRESENTED BY KING SOOPERS In the spirit of King Sooper's dedication to Colorado and to bringing consumers fresh foods, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival is proud to feature the all-new Farmer's Market! Located just west of 2nd Avenue and Clayton Lane, the Farmer's Market will feature organic and fresh produce from local Colorado farmer suppliers. Completing the experience, patrons can also sample and purchase directly from the farmers themselves.
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