Our Expert Jurors

At ColoradoArtWeekend.com we prize ourselves on creating leading upscale art festivals across Colorado, featuring top emerging and established artists from around the nation. To accomplish this, all artists and makers are vetted through our experienced and well-verse festival jury. Get to know our jurors!

Darren Skanson is the owner of ColoradoArtShows.com, producing and promoting juried fine art festivals that connect serious artists with high-quality art buyers across Colorado. He brings years of experience evaluating bodies of work, building balanced lineups by medium, and upholding standards for originality, presentation, and professionalism. That quality-driven, market-tested perspective informs his role as a fair and informed juror for art festivals.

Theresa Nazzal brings over 20 years of artistic and production experience to the jury process, with a background specializing in fiber arts, jewelry, and woodworking. Her hands-on experience as both a working artist and festival producer gives her a practical understanding of craftsmanship, originality, and professional presentation. She evaluates work with an experienced maker’s perspective and a strong respect for artistic integrity. 

Tina Hoffer is the owner of Knotswoodandstone.com and an active participant in the fine art and craft festival circuit. Her experience working directly with artists, patrons, and event standards gives her a practical understanding of what strong, show-ready work looks like across mediums. She serves as a juror with a clear, balanced eye for originality, craftsmanship, and professional presentation.

Ava Kosty brings professional gallery management experience and a Master’s in Arts Administration, giving her a strong foundation in evaluating artwork through both curatorial and operational lenses. She currently serves as Executive Administrative Coordinator at ColoradoArtShows.com, supporting the systems and standards that keep juried festivals running smoothly. Her combined gallery expertise and arts administration training guide her thoughtful, fair approach to jurying art festivals.