About 150 local artists will bring their wares before the public during the Art Students League of Denver’s Summer Art Market, Saturday & Sunday, August 26 & 27, 2023. Whether your home looks like a museum or you’re a novice collector, you can pick some terrific pieces — paintings, sculptures, ceramics, mixed media — at reasonable prices.
Source: Art Students League of Denver
The event, held in the West Wash Park neighborhood between E. 1st Ave. and E. 4th Ave and between Logan St. and Sherman St. It features a range of media, including ceramics, fiber arts, mixed media/book art, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, jewelry and sculpture.
All artists are students, faculty or members of the League. The longstanding event helps launch careers, supports beginners just entering the art world and provides a crucial opportunity for those looking to make a living in the arts.
Source Art Students League of Denver
In addition to 150+ artist vendors, the event features live art demonstrations by ASLD faculty (at 10 a.m. noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. and noon on Sunday) and a drop-in interactive art experience for kids.
Food and drink vendors include Little Pub Company and Sweet Action ice cream.
The 2023 event will be ticketed. Tickets cost $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free. They go on sale online starting August 1 or you can purchase at any entrance during the event. Tickets are valid the entire weekend.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Note that it can get hot and there’s limited shade, so wear a hat and slather on the sunscreen.
Parking for this event will be very limited. Organizers recommend:
- Carpooling with a friend
- Taking a rideshare or public transportation to the event
- Biking or walking to the event
If you decide to park on a neighborhood street, please pay close attention to all parking signage and guidelines.
ASLD will have a paid parking lot available at 455 Sherman St. for $5 per vehicle, cash only. See this map for paid parking details.
200 Grant St., Denver, 303-778-6990.