Brighton Arts & Culture

06/02/2026

📖 Calling all poets, poetry lovers, and literature aficionados! 📖

Join us for an afternoon poetry open mic! You're welcome to read your work, a beloved poem by another artist, or just come to enjoy hearing others read!

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 Willow & Fern, 315 S 4th Avenue

Learn more and RSVP at: https://www.brightonco.gov/3408/Literary-Programming

05/19/2026

🎨 Calling All Artists & Makers! 🎨
Applications are now open for Brighton’s Art in the Park festival! Showcase your work at this vibrant community event featuring art, live music, dance performances, and family-friendly fun.
📅 Saturday, Sept. 12
⏰ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 Carmichael Park, 650 Southern Street
We welcome artists and creators of all mediums to apply. Don’t miss the chance to share your talent with the community!
Learn more and apply at https://www.brightonco.gov/1625/Art-in-the-Park

05/08/2026

Are you a poet, a poetry-lover, or just looking to try something new? Join us on Saturday, June 20 from 2 to 4 pm at Willow and Fern for a Poetry Open Mic, moderated by the literary nonprofit Words to Power.

Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.brightonco.gov/3408/Literary-Programming

04/24/2026

Don't forget to vote for your favorite traffic box murals by this Sunday!

The City of Brighton is excited to announce the 15 semifinalists for the 2026 Traffic Box Mural Project—and we want YOUR help choosing the final five designs that will be featured across the city this summer!

🗳️ Cast your vote now through Sunday, April 26:
👉 www.brightonco.gov/trafficboxmuralvote

Earlier this year, the city issued a call for art, inviting artists to help transform traffic signal boxes into captivating public art installations across the community. The city received nearly 100 submissions. Six traffic signal boxes have been strategically selected for this project, with at least one box dedicated to youth art.
The winning artwork will be announced at the beginning of May. The art will be in place for at least two years.

04/15/2026

Our friends at Brighton Cultural Arts are accepting entries for their upcoming art show at the Armory! This juried show will take place from May 7 to June 30, and is accepting painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, fiber arts, digital arts and more. To learn more and apply, visit https://pci.jotform.com/form/260967517589072?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jsi1858&fbclid=IwY2xjawRMiPJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPZ2RCQXJZV0RLbUtlSmc0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo-G9spGhckzPSLTgzmuNHcNy9-XLoxFpyf4yNLAdv91oAux5vT_T2_FYhef_aem_ZSB7-gRPdoUnJzbLQhBLwQ

04/09/2026

Looking for a venue to showcase your work? We would love to see your submissions for the upcoming Eye for Art Spring Showcase! Submit here by Monday, April 13: https://www.brightonco.gov/1604/Eye-for-Art-program

04/06/2026

We've extended the deadline for artists aged 17 and under to submit to have their work featured on Brighton Traffic Boxes! Selected artists receive a $500 honorarium. Apply here: https://brightonco.gov/3110/2026-Traffic-Box-Mural-Project

04/01/2026

Brighton Cultural Arts is planning a fun, inspiring day out for artists at the Denver Zoo! Applications are due April 14. To learn more and apply, visit: https://brightonculturalarts.org/2026/02/25/bcacs-day-out-at-the-denver-zoo/

03/31/2026

Looking for a creative outlet? Main Street Creatives is hosting their annual 6x6 Community Art Show and Sale! The deadline for finished work in April 30, and you can find out more information here: https://www.mainstreetcreatives.com/gallery-events/6x6-community-art-show-2025-cfa-jgm9e

03/30/2026

Just one more week to submit your traffic box murals! Young artists, don't forget that we reserve at least one traffic box for work from artists aged 17 and under, so we would love to see your work!

⏰ Deadline approaching! ⏰

Submit your design for the Brighton Traffic Box Mural Project by April 5 for a chance to have your artwork featured on a traffic signal box in our community. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your creativity and be part of Brighton’s public art!

🎨Reminder: One traffic box is reserved just for youth artists ages 17 and under, so we encourage our young creatives to share their ideas and get involved!

Learn more and apply here:
https://brightonco.gov/3110/2026-Traffic-Box-Mural-Project