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Yampa River Fine Art Stroll among five juried art shows this summer

Audrey Dwyer
Dawn Normali, from Estes Park, paints on a sunny Saturday afternoon on Yampa Street during the Yampa River Fine Art Stroll.
Audrey Dwyer

Schedule of 2016 Colorado Summer Art Festival Tour

14th annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival — July 23 and July 24

Keystone River Run Village Art Festival — July 30 and July 31

29th annual Beaver Creek Art Festival — Aug. 6 and Aug. 7

10th anniversary Main Street to the Rockies Art Festival — Aug. 13 and Aug. 14

Yampa River Fine Art Stroll — Aug. 20 and Aug. 21

— Each summer, a variety of artists pack up a year’s worth of work and hit the road.

In Colorado, the national festival promoter Howard Alan Events will have its 2016 summer tour of juried art festivals throughout the state, including the Yampa River Fine Arts Stroll.

Schedule of 2016 Colorado Summer Art Festival Tour

14th annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival — July 23 and July 24



Keystone River Run Village Art Festival — July 30 and July 31

29th annual Beaver Creek Art Festival — Aug. 6 and Aug. 7



10th anniversary Main Street to the Rockies Art Festival — Aug. 13 and Aug. 14

Yampa River Fine Art Stroll — Aug. 20 and Aug. 21

The tour will begin July 23 at the 14th annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival. It will continue with the Keystone River Run Village Art Festival, the 29th annual Beaver Creek Art Festival, the 10th anniversary Main Street to the Rockies Art Festival in downtown Frisco and finally, Steamboat’s Yampa River Fine Art Stroll on Aug. 20 and Aug. 21.

In addition to showcasing the work of some of the finest artists in the country, the festivals will also feature top artists from Colorado. For the event in Steamboat, well-known local artists will also be featured.

Howard Alan Events is a Florida-based company that develops and presents art and craft shows throughout the country at more than 40 venues each year.

For this summer’s Colorado tour, the company will hand pick the artists and crafters by way of a jury process, overseen by an independent panel of judges. Selections are based on the artists’ unique quality and diversity, according a news release.

“Our jury process is very selective,” said festival promoter Howard Alan in the news release. “Our objective is to provide a mix of unique styles and diverse media with wide appeal. We make sure that there is something for everyone.”

Featuring an eclectic mix of handcrafted original fine art, items span a variety of mediums and styles, from paintings, life-size sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics. According to the news release, prices at the festivals range from $25 hand-crafted earrings to $50,000 metal sculptures.

To reach Audrey Dwyer, call 970-871-4229, email adwyer@ExploreSteamboat.com or follow her on Twitter @Audrey_Dwyer1


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