Call for Event Artists: Adams County Pride
2026 applications are currently closed.
About Adams County Pride
Celebrate love and community at Adams County Pride! Free to attend and open to all, Adams County Pride is filled with heart, from live music and entertainment to immersive art experiences, commercial and food vendors, and community resources, the day will leave attendees filled with love for their community.
- Location: Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton, CO 80601
- Event Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Event Time: Noon-6 p.m. Artists must be available in advance and post-event for installation and tear-down.
- Attendees: Approximately 3,000 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 Pride 2026, please apply by Feb. 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Artist Stipend: Up to $10,000. Stipends vary based on materials, size, type of engagement, installation 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
- Feb. 15: Application Close
- March 2: Finalists Notified
- March 2 – 16: Finalist proposal development
- March 23: Selected artists notified
- March 23 – April 15: Contracting & site visits
- April 15 – June 10: Project Development and Fabrication
- June 10 – 13: Installation