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Sunday, August 30, 2026, Arapahoe Community College Campus Tickets on sale now.

LITTLETON, CO — Each summer, with the same anticipatory energy usually found outside a concert venue, a line of people gathers on the campus of Arapahoe Community College (ACC). The crowd isn’t waiting to get the best seats for their favorite musician—these fans are there for the first chance at acquiring artwork by their favorite fine artist—some worth thousands of dollars—for $150 or less. The Affordable Arts Festival, back for its 15th year, happens one day only, Sunday, August 30, 2026, 9-3 p.m. at ACC, 5900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, Colorado, 80120. Admission is $12, and tickets are on sale now on the website and will be available at the entrance. Plenty of free parking with RTD and light rail stops also nearby.

While the word affordable is not always equated with high-end fine art by well-known artists, this show breaks that mold and provides a unique opportunity to acquire sought-after pieces by over 160 artists at highly discounted prices. The works include both large and small, 3-D and 2-D, prints and originals, jewelry, glass art, fiber, leather, wood, photography, paintings and more, all created by professionals. Constantly ranked as one of the top five art shows in the country, it draws artist vendors from both Colorado and across the United States.

The festival is set up like a typical art fair, with well-designed booths showcasing artists’ work. The difference is the palpable excitement it generates for new attendees and seasoned art lovers as they vie for works by their favorite creators or discover new styles and genres at budget prices. The pricing allows art lovers to fill a home, refresh a space or fulfill gift lists.

The festival was founded by photographer Jim DeLutes, who still enthusiastically owns and operates it. “I invite those who have yet to attend or are new to the Denver metro area to join the fun,” says DeLutes. “It’s a delight to watch people connect with fine art and discover that they can actually afford to acquire it! Despite the budget pricing, we truly do offer highly desirable work by career artists.”

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the best selection. The line-up starts at 5 a.m. and the gates open at 9 a.m. Vendors will be on site early selling coffee and pastries. Once inside, shoppers should snap up favorite pieces immediately, but stay until at least 11 a.m., when the artists will bring out a fresh selection of deals. Later arrivals will still have a chance to discover deals with the thousands of pieces on offer.

The website features a full list of participating artists and outlines the many conveniences in place to help transport purchases and make the day go smoothly. Moreover, proceeds from the admission price are donated directly to our host partner, the ACC Foundation. This donation is then matched by the Colorado Opportunity Initiative. These funds go towards scholarships for ACC students. To date, the festival has donated $360,000 to help change the lives of these students.

Special thanks to each of our sponsors, who help make the show a huge success.

For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit affordableartsfestival.com.

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