About Pearl Street Arts Fest
From whimsical and modern sculptures to traditional watercolors and oils & more, Pearl Street Arts Fest is a beautiful outdoor gallery nestled in the heart of downtown Boulder on the renowned Pearl Street Mall.
Our 43rd Festival, starts with a new kick-off afternoon event on Friday, July 14 from 3 - 8 pm. Most artists in the show will be exhibiting that evening, with the remaining artists arriving for the weekend. The event continues on Saturday, July 15 from 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, July 16 from 10 am - 5 pm.
Admission to the festival itself is FREE. Every Saturday and Sunday, City of Boulder Parking Garages are free.
More Information on Getting Here
Artists will travel from all over Colorado, plus 19 other U.S. states and Canada to exhibit and sell pieces to experienced collectors, as well as enthusiastic newcomers.
Attendees will be able to peruse sculptures in metal, upcycled materials, handcrafted wood, furniture, paintings in acrylic, oil and watercolors, ceramics, jewelry, photography and glass in a variety of styles from abstract to Impressionistic, functional and decorative.
In addition to artisan booths, Open Studios Mobile Art Lab will bring on site art instruction and inspiration to students of all ages at the art activity tent Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 3 pm on the Courthouse Lawn. Check out our Experience page for more details and ideas of other things to keep your entire group entertained.
Still have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Check out photos from our 2022 Event here.
Interested in helping out? It takes over 60 volunteers to make this community art show a success and we'd love for you to join us.
The Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP), formerly Downtown Boulder, Inc., is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of downtown as the heart of the greater Boulder community. As the umbrella organization for the Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District (BID) and Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI), the Partnership works tirelessly to make our downtown a national model of success.
Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives is a charitable 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage visitors and locals alike through arts, culture, innovation and inclusive, community-driven experiences in downtown Boulder. Areas of focus include cultural experiences, community connection and the future of our downtown. As a non-profit organization, we rely on tax-deductible donations from our community to produce our community events. Learn more about how you can support us.