Call for Event Artists: Festival Latino
Adams County seeks artists for sculptural installations and collaborative arts experiences at Adams County Festival Latino 2026.
About Adams County Festival Latino
Festival Latino is a free, family-friendly celebration of the rich culture and vibrancy of Latino heritage. In addition to live music, food, and vendors, we work with world-class visual artists to enhance the event, foster conversation, and deepen community connections with Latino heritage.
Location: Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton, CO 80601
Event Date: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
Event Time: Noon-6 p.m. Artists must be available in advance and post-event for installation and tear-down.
Attendees: Approximately 12,000 visitors of all ages
Art Activation Opportunities:
- Exterior 3D sculpture installations
- Collaborative, community-artmaking led by professional artists
- Performance-based pieces.
- Other art activation ideas are encouraged
Bands, vendors, and stage performers contact Special Events Coordinator Taylor Munoz at tmunoz@adamscountyco.gov to inquire.
Application Details:
- Application Deadline: To be considered for Adams County Festival Latino 2026, please apply by March 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Artist Stipend: Up to $10,000. Stipends vary based on materials, size, type of engagement, installations costs, etc. Artists are encouraged to submit ideas at various budget levels.
- Project Proposal Required: Proposals should outline ideas for installing existing work, new commissions, and/or interactive art experiences.
Proposals Must Include:
- Artist/artist team bio
- Brief description of artwork or interactive concept.
- Connection to event theme, audience, and/or Adams County.
- Visuals of existing work and/or concept sketches.
- Where artwork can be installed – grass, asphalt, connected to a tree, fence, or light pole, etc.
- Proposed artwork dimensions, materials, and installation method.
- Budget, including all costs associated with project, such as:
- Artist Fee, Materials, Fabrication, Transportation, Installation, Equipment & Machinery, Team/Subcontractors, and Insurance.
- All artworks and interactives must be fully executed by artist and team, fully installed 90 minutes before the event, and de-installed directly after the event.
- Interactive art experiences must be staffed by artist and team for the entire duration of the event.
- County employees and machinery/equipment are not available to assist with fabrication, transportation, or installation of artworks.
Application Timeline
- March 15: Application Close
- Apr. 2: Finalists Notified
- Apr. 2 – 16: Finalist proposal development
- Apr. 23: Selected artists notified
- Apr. 23 – May 30: Contracting & site visits
- May 30 – Sept. 8: Project Development and Fabrication
- Sept. 8 – 13: Installation