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October 6-8, 2023

Downtown Art Festival

Presented by alpine bank

The 8th Annual Downtown Art Festival, celebrating the Downtown Grand Junction Creative District, brought to you by Alpine Bank with support from Renewal by Anderson, will be happening October 6th, 7th and 8th!

The Festival will kick-off on Friday, October 6th in our galleries, shops, and select restaurants Downtown during First Friday. Make sure to stop by the plaza at 4th and Main to enjoy local music from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!

On Saturday, October 7ththe Festival will continue with the installation of the 2023/2024 Temporary Art on the Corner Exhibit, beginning at 7:00am until completion. The Artist Expo on Main Street will run from 11:00am – 5:00pm. The event will be filled with local artists and vendors, as well as live demonstrations and performances. 

Closing out the Downtown Art Festival weekend, the Grand Junction Film Festival will highlight a diverse range of student and professional filmmakers on Sunday, October 8th. With educational panels and workshops offered during the weekend, GJFF is offering even more exciting opportunities for filmmakers and film enthusiasts to get involved.

Visit GJFilmFest.com for more information.

2023 Grand Junction Film Festival

The Grand Junction Film Festival is proud to showcase local and non-regional filmmakers. Closing out the Downtown Art Festival weekend, GJFF will highlight a diverse range of student and professional filmmakers on Sunday, October 8. With educational panels and workshops offered during the weekend, GJFF is offering even more exciting opportunities for filmmakers and film enthusiasts to get involved. Check back soon for a full schedule of films!

 

COVID-19 UPDATE

Downtown Grand Junction is moving forward with all events as planned unless directed otherwise by guidelines and restrictions set forth by the State of Colorado and/or Mesa County Public Health. Our primary goal is to keep our community safe and healthy, so Downtown GJ will be implementing safety and social distancing measures at our events.  

2023 sponsors

special thanks to our sponsors, who’s generous donations make this event possible