For over 50 years, the Crested Butte Arts Festival has been a beloved summer tradition—an iconic celebration of creativity, community, and culture.
Beyond celebrating artistic expression, the CBAF is a vital source of financial resource for our local creative ecosystem. Proceeds from the event directly fund our Artistic Enrichment Grant, the only program in the Gunnison Valley dedicated to supporting individual artists and arts organizations. Additionally, we promote local emerging artist though our Student Art Showcase, assisting youth artists with mentorship and real-world experience in presenting their work to the public.
Your support helps keep this creative cycle alive—fueling inspiration, opportunity, and impact across our valley!
We invite you to help make the 2025 Crested Butte Arts Festival our most transformative season yet by donating to sustain our - Artistic Enrichment Grant fund.
Mission
The Crested Butte Society (dba Crested Butte Arts Festival), awakens and nurtures artistic enrichment throughout the Gunnison Valley. We present the annual Crested Butte Arts Festival to sustain cultural vibrancy, advocate for a thriving creative community, and financially support local artistic programs.