Our second year at this 4 day fair in Downtown Denver over Memorial day. After the Texas shows (Bayou, Main St. Cottonwood) had my concerns about the economy in Colorado.The show was one of the most efficiently run to date. Jim Delutes is a show circuit alumni that runs the thing from the perspective of the artist. Load in, load out was a breeze with volunteers everwhere to help. The crowds were there, a testiment to Jim's marketing effort, a huge improvement over last year.The weather (rain all four days) and the Nuggets in the playoffs affected sales, but despite these obstacles we did close to our goal of 5K. I can see this one developing to a major show if the economy ever improves (sorry guys, just because it's off the front page and a few Bozo's say things are looking up, this is gonna take more than a wave of Obama's magic wand to fix). The show is in a fabulous location off the 16th St. Mall, Coors field just a stones throw away. It winds thru the Denver Pavilions, a "lifestyle" type shopping district that is a destination for tourists, the bars, eating establishments draw the locals.For us, to sleep in our own beds, cook our own food, was a rare pleasure.The motel life gets old fast. This one stays a keeper on my schedule. Mark Zurek
Think the show is year number 11.Jim had said it was about to die when he stepped in.His effort was evident in all aspects, the guy gets a high five from me.
Thanks for this good report, Mark. Great to hear it your financial expectations. Always the best news!
I haven't heard much about this event. Is it the one that has been around for a long time? way before Cherry Creek?
Also, I didn't know Jim Delutes was running it. I know his photography.
It's always great when someone who has participated in lots of art fairs and has the administrative ability is able to get ahold of an event to run. Congrats to Jim and everyone else.
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I haven't heard much about this event. Is it the one that has been around for a long time? way before Cherry Creek?
Also, I didn't know Jim Delutes was running it. I know his photography.
It's always great when someone who has participated in lots of art fairs and has the administrative ability is able to get ahold of an event to run. Congrats to Jim and everyone else.