SMASH Spring Fine Arts Festival 2026 - 8th Annual

SMASH Spring Fine Arts Festival is a highly selective outdoor fine art exhibition held in Fillmore Plaza in the Cherry Creek North District of Denver. The festival features live violin and piano music both days, fine catering, and direct marketing to art collectors in the area. This is the 8th consecutive year the festival has been held in the Cherry Creek North District.

The event takes place June 6-7, 2026, with setup on Friday, June 5th beginning at 11am and teardown on Sunday at 5pm. Booth spaces are available in 10' x 10' ($625) and 10' x 20' ($1,150) configurations, with optional corner add-ons ($125) and electricity add-ons ($45). All artists must have liability insurance and are required to collect and pay Denver sales tax (9.15%). White canopy tents are required with specific setup specifications including weights on corners, professional display panels for 2D work, and fabric coverings for jewelry displays.

Applications are accepted from emerging and established artists. The application fee is $35, and artists may submit up to 2 applications. The jury process uses a 1-10 scoring scale with 2 rounds of evaluation by 2 jurors. Approximately 35 artists are selected from an average of 200 applications. Refund policy: 100% refund if opted out prior to April 10, 2026; 50% refund prior to April 15, 2026; no refunds after April 15, 2026.