Poster Signing Party: Tuesday, June 10
Festival Preview Celebration: Tuesday, July 1
Artist Preview Event: Thursday, July 3
Opening Gala: Thursday, July 3
Poster Signing Party
This
annual tradition is the event that highlights the annual
commemorative poster art and truly kicks off the Arts Festival month.
The Arts Festival’s Official Framer, FastFrame of Cherry Creek, hosts
the party. Not only is the commemorative poster artwork presented for all to see, but also the artist is present to
sign and number limited edition posters. The evening is energized with
the exciting buzz of kicking off the month of the Arts Festival and is
complete with passed hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cocktails. The
annual commemorative posters at the Arts Festival continue to be the
most collected of all annual commemorative merchandise. All are welcome
to attend the party!
FASTFRAME of Cherry Creek
2659 E. 2nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
5pm - 8pm
Festival Preview Celebration
The
annual Festival Preview Celebration takes place the Tuesday night preceding the
Arts Festival and is presented by Volvo and hosted by the Loews Denver Hotel. This invitation-only event
enjoys an electrified atmosphere and attendance of 600 people and is
comprised of the Arts Festival’s family of sponsors, festival VIP
patron contributors, Opening Gala attendees, the Board of Directors, volunteer committee
chairs, local festival executives and politicians. The celebration is
complete with live entertainment, art exhibits, art demonstrations,
stunning Volvo automobiles and active chef stations and complimentary
beverages. The celebration features complimentary of Cru Vin Dogs Wine and Heineken. Non-alcoholic beverages are compliments of Pepsi. Please note this
event is by invitation only.
Artist Preview Event
The Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CCAF) will be hosting its “Artist Preview Event” on the eve of the 18th annual event: Thursday night July 3, 2008 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.
The public is invited to participate in CCAF’s exclusive sneak-peak at
27 of the over 230 visual artists juried to exhibit for the 2008 show.
The Artist Preview Event, held on Cherry Creek North’s Clayton Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues,
will feature beautiful Colorado evening temperatures, gorgeously lit
streets and artist booths, spirited beverage opportunities, strolling
entertainment and more – and admission is free to the public!
Opening Gala
Celebrate
art in style and elegance at the annual Opening Gala held the night
before the Arts Festival officially begins. This is an exclusive
opportunity to preview and purchase art, and to enjoy exquisite cuisine
and world-class entertainment. The benefit event begins with an elegant
reception on Clayton Street sponsored by Classic Residence by Hyatt in Highlands Ranch,
followed by an exclusive art buying opportunity, topped-off by the Opening Gala Dinner and program at the JW Marriott
Denver at Cherry Creek. The Opening Gala honors the
annual Distinguished Patron; 2008 honoree is JANUS. Past honorees
include Mayor Wellington E. Webb, Barry Hirschfeld, Linda Goto, Mayor
John W. Hickenlooper, Lisa Herzlich and Bill Charney -- the founder of
the Cherry Creek Arts Festival.
Included
with the Opening Gala package are many pre-event invitations and renown
Arts Festival VIP amenities. The primary goals of the Opening Gala are
to provide an additional opportunity for visual artists to sell their
works and build their patron bases, to provide an exclusive arena for
our VIP festival patron contributors, and to financially benefit the
year round art education and outreach programs
of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. The Opening Gala is presented by
Woodward Wealth Management and hosted by JW Marriott Denver at Cherry
Creek, Sponsored by Classic Residence by Hyatt in Highlands Ranch, Cru
Vin Dogs Wine Group and special thanks to Pepsi, Heineken, AmCap Incorporated.