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.
The 44th annual Pearl Street Arts Fest (PSAF) begins on Friday, July 19 from 3 - 8 pm. Most of the juried artists participating in the show will be exhibiting that evening, with the entire artist line-up kicking off on Saturday, July 20th at 10 am to 7 pm and continuing on Sunday, July 21st from 10 am - 5 pm.
Admission to the festival itself is FREE. Every Saturday and Sunday, City of Boulder Parking Garages are free.
Please note this is a humans-only event. Please leave your furry family members in a safe, cool environment.
More Information on Getting Here
Artists from Colorado and 14 other states will be exhibiting and selling their pieces. They are eager to connect with seasoned collectors, all those who are casually browsing and everyone wanting to learn more about their area of creative specialty.
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 provide FREE 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 2023 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.
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.