The annual Affordable Arts Festival is unlike any arts fest you have attended — all of the art is priced at $150 or less. Now ranked #1 in the top 200 Arts Festivals in the country, it takes place outdoors on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College. This is the Black Friday of art sales with more than 160 artists from across the nation selling their works in a variety of mediums at amazing prices. Artists offer a selection of great deals, along with an array of pieces that are normally priced under $150. Don’t let the price fool you. This is fine art at great prices.
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181 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver
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Affordable Arts Festival 2026 – All Art Costs $150 or Less. Use Our Ticket Discount Code
The annual Affordable Arts Festival is unlike any arts fest you have attended — all of the art is priced at $150 or less. Now ranked #1 in the top 200 Arts Festivals in the country, it takes place outdoors on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College. This is the Black Friday of art sales with more than 160 artists from across the nation selling their works in a variety of mediums at amazing prices. Artists offer a selection of great deals, along with an array of pieces that are normally priced under $150. Don’t let the price fool you. This is fine art at great prices.
IKEA: Save Big On Last Chance Items
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Chipotle Launches ‘Every Win Tastes Better’ Giveaway with Buy-One-Get-One Offer
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Tickets On Sale Today! Pooches Can Splash Around at Water World’s Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day
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Last Day! Add Free Popping Pearls to Any Iced Beverage at Starbucks for 5 Days
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Registration Opens Today! E-Bicycle Rebate Program Returns in Colorado
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Starts Today! Extra Baseball Innings Means Free Subs at Firehouse Subs This Summer
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