ARTfest, the City of Brighton’s community art show, will be held June 9 – Aug. 29 at the Armory Performing Arts Center (300 Strong St.). Artwork drop-off is Thursday, June 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

The entry fee is $5 per person for two entries, with cash or check payable to BCAC (Brighton Cultural Arts Commission) due at drop-off. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the show is full. Each artist will be limited to two pieces.

Work must be appropriately framed and wired for wall mounting. Clip-framed work is NOT acceptable. No saw tooth hangers. Gallery wrapped canvas with no exposed staples or tacks will be accepted only if it is properly wired for hanging and all exposed canvas is painted. Artwork is limited to 50 pounds. Attach a label to the back of each piece with your name, phone, artwork title, medium and price (no commission is taken, Not For Sale is allowed).

The show is sponsored by the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission and the Armory Performing Arts Center. Partial funding is provided by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

For more information, contact Sandie Mackenzie at 303-659-5440 or David Gallegos at 303-655-2176. To confirm Armory viewing hours, please call 303-655-2026.