200 Colorado Creators to Showcase Original Works at the 33rd Summer Art Market in Denver, August 22 & 23.

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The Signature Event From Art Students League of Denver Acts as a Platform for Emerging and Established Artists From Across the State.

DENVER – July 8, 2026 – Now in its 33rd year, the Summer Art Market from Art Students League of Denver (ASLD) features nearly 200 Colorado artists working across a range of mediums, including painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture, fiber art, metalsmithing and more. The event provides an opportunity for up-and-coming and early-career artists to exhibit and sell their work directly to the public, alongside more established artists: many participants are first-time sellers, while others return annually, and all works are original.

For emerging artists like Red Castro, who has been taking classes at Art Students League since January, the market provides a valuable launching point for what may eventually become a full-time career.

“I’m really looking forward to being around all the other artists, and being surrounded by people who love creation and appreciate beauty, “ Castro said. “As a beginner, I view the Summer Art Market as my first look into what ‘could be.’ This is a foray, a beginning, into the future life I see for myself and a realization of my potential.”

Known for its friendly and down-to-earth atmosphere, the Summer Art Market fosters relationships between artists, enthusiasts and collectors from across the state. A variety of mediums, works, styles and price points make the event accessible for newcomers and a favorite destination for longtime art lovers and curators. It is also an opportunity for artists to strengthen bonds and gain insight from within their own community.

“The Summer Art Market brings people together in a hands-on, face-to-face way,” said ASLD Executive Director Rachel Basye. “Each artist may be taking individual classes or working in their personal studio, but when everyone is here together at the market, it’s fun to feel that communal atmosphere; connecting not only with collectors and neighbors but also with other artists.”

The market takes place this August 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day between E. 1st Ave., Sherman St., E. 4th Ave. and Logan St. In addition to artist booths, the event includes a hands-on KidArt area, as well as food and drink vendors.

Art Students League of Denver is a Denver-based nonprofit empowering people to experience the joy of art in their own way since 1987. Ticket sales from the Summer Art Market support its year-round programming, including classes and workshops, rotating art exhibits, artist residency programs, community engagement, summer camps and more. Summer Art Market artists keep 100% of their profits.

Tickets, $7 in advance or $10 day of (ages 12 and under free), can be purchased online beginning August 1 or at any entrance during the event (cash sales encouraged) and are valid for the entire weekend.

About Art Students League of Denver:

The Art Students League of Denver provides an inclusive art community that empowers people to experience the joy of art in their own way. ASLD first opened its doors in 1987 with a handful of recognized artists teaching 100 students in its first year. Today, located in the historic Sherman School at 200 Grant St. in Denver, ASLD directly connects with over 62,000 art lovers in seven counties of the Denver metro area. More than 14,000 students attend classes, workshops, teen studios and summer camps, and more than 130 professional, noted artists teach visual arts classes in a wide range of media throughout the year. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ASLD is supported by private donations, tuition, foundation grants, corporate sponsorship and the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. For more information, visit ASLD.org or engage on Facebook or Instagram. Watch this video to learn more about ASLD and its offerings.