Colorado Black Arts Festival

05/16/2026

05/13/2026

This Saturday from 11 am - 4 pm CBAF will be at the Stiles African American Heritage Center, Inc. for our second community pop-up! We are here to share with everyone this lovely event and space. So, come stop by and tour the center even if it is just for a little bit.

ART | FOOD | VENDORS

Sign up for a tour TODAY!

https://coloradoblackartsfestival.regfox.com/cbaf-x-stiles-community-pop-up

04/02/2026

Welcome to Through Our Eyes, an expression of how the African Diaspora interprets the world around us.
Thank you to Annie, Understudy and the many artists that contributed to making this vision come to fruition!

See the art new through the 26th (of April) near the convention center.

Gallery open and art for purchase Thursday - Sunday 12pm - 6pm

03/23/2026

CALLING ALL VISUAL ARTISTS of the African diaspora. CBAF is looking for you to submit pieces for the jurored art show that will take place at the 40th annual Colorado Black Arts Festival!

Please apply at: https://coloradoblackartsfestival.regfox.com/oye-oginga-artist-pavilion-submission

03/17/2026

Here’s some events coming up this month!
Colorado Black Arts Festival will be tabling at both the Trap Yoga and a Bodega and the
Can’t wait to see you there!

03/11/2026

We are celebrating 40 years of art, culture and storytelling with this month! Our theme this year is “Through Our Eyes” join us and some of our favorite artists to take both a look back and a look forward in honor of this milestone year.
RSVP to attend with the link in our bio! Can’t wait to see you there!

01/28/2026

James 'Dr. Daddio' Walker legendary radio personality for generations pioneered radio for the Denver community. Can you hear "This is Dr. Daddio with KDKO"? We can hear it. We will always hear it, remember and cherish his legacy.

Rest well Dr. Daddio.

Dr. Daddio built a Black radio institution and inspired generations of youth. KDKO transformed the musical tastes of the city.

01/24/2026

NOW OPEN! Vendor applications are open for the 40th annual Colorado Black Arts Festival taking place July 10-12, 2026

Apply today at https://colbaf.org/marketplace/

Food vendors, visual artists, entreprenuers, non-profits, and community partners are welcomed to apply.

01/24/2026

NOW OPEN! Vendor applications are now open for the 40th annual Colorado Black Arts Festival.

APPLY TODAY at https://colbaf.org/marketplace/