17th Annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival, July 20

The Summer of Art Colorado Series is kicking off this July with a brand-new location during the 17^th Annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival. 150 national and local artists are bringing world-class works spanning all mediums for two days on July 20 – 21.

Whether your passions run to sparkling jewels and one of a kind paintings; exquisitely crafted glasswork or an art deco sculpture, visitors are sure to find it during the free, two-day event.

Presented by Howard Alan Events (HAE), producer of the nation’s finest juried art shows, the Downtown Aspen Art Festival represents original, handcrafted artwork selected by an independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants. HAE’s careful vetting process ensures a wide array of mediums and price ranges will be offered during the festival.

Throughout the year more than 10,000 artists and artisans participate in HAE's shows, many of them having left various careers and jobs to pursue the rewarding and creative life of a touring artist.

The 17th Annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival is part of HAE's 2019 Colorado Summer of Art tour which includes the 4^th Annual Keystone River Run Village Art Festival on July 27 - 28, the 32^nd Annual Beaver Creek Art Festival on August 3 - 4 and the 13th Annual Main Street to the Rockies Art Festival in Frisco on August 10 - 11.

Visitors to the 17th Annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival are encouraged to engage the artists and discover the inspirations and processes behind each stunning work. All artists are on-site for the duration of the two-day festival.

FESTIVAL AT-A-GLANCE:

Juried, first-class outdoor art gallery showcasing local and national artists
Artists creating original works all weekend
Original handmade artwork
150 national and international artists
Artists hand-selected by independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants
All artists on site for duration of festival
Vast array of artistic media including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, handmade jewelry, collage, mixed media
Pets on leashes welcome
Benefits Aspen Chamber Resort Association

For additional information on the Annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival and other Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.

WHAT: 17^th Annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival
WHEN: Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 from 10 am to 5 pm
WHERE: Paepke Park is located off Main Street between S. Garmisch and W. Aspen St.
COST: Free and open to the public
WEBSITE: www.artfestival.com
CONTACT: info@artfestival.com or 561-746-6615