(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls is back to showcase artists from around the state, featuring live performances and unique sculptures hidden throughout the town.
“It’s one of our favorite spots and you’ve got to come see, this was a token, it’s awesome,” said Jewel Sirota.
Organizers at the annual art festival say it’s a place to explore as you stumble upon eye-catching art.
“This work is 6000 square feet; it’s made up of 35,700 pieces of kite fabric and lots of rope, and this is staying installed until mid-October,” said Scott Levy, Executive Director of Green Box, about a colorful installation piece.
Many of the sculptures are hidden throughout the town, making part of the fun feel like a scavenger hunt, some people say they hiked three to five miles searching for pieces.
“Fantastic work, that’s impressive, that takes a lot of time, that takes a lot of effort, it takes a lot of energy, and I just got to say, kudos, man,” said Sirota.
But if you can’t find all fifteen pieces, organizers provide maps to help out.
“We’re not just an art festival. So, people who are looking for vendors of artists selling their wares, that’s not us. Our festival is in venues throughout the entire town and it’s sort of you choose your own adventure,” said Levy.
This year the community is celebrating seventeen years of art, history, and creativity. The show also features live performances including the Colorado Ballet.
“We’re presenting 150 events beyond the art installations over the two weeks of the festival, and these are nationally and internationally world-acclaimed artists, dancers, musicians, film, theater, and multidisciplinary,” said Levy.
It lasts for weeks each summer and hopes to nurture creativity and offer an appreciation for new perspectives.
“This time it’s more abstract, sometimes there’s realistic stuff, sometimes objective stuff,” said Sirota.
The seeds of Green Box began in the 1900’s and now it attracts nearly 7,000 people, and even more throughout the year, as many of the sculptures become staples of the community.
“Take a chance for yourself and try something you’ve never experienced before, and I guarantee you you’re going to be wowed,” said Levy.
The event goes through Saturday, July 12.
