CBCA’s Business for the Arts Awards Eligibility Requirements

Eligible organizations for the Impact, Philanthropy and Workspace categories are for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations and public sector agencies whose primary purpose or mission statement is NOT focused on the nonprofit arts and/or culture sector.  For-profit creative businesses such as architectural firms, design companies and galleries may apply.

 

Eligible individuals for the John Madden, Jr., Leadership Award include business, civic and community leaders that have made significant contributions to the arts in Colorado.  Board and committee members as well as volunteers of arts and cultural groups are eligible to apply.  Paid staff and/or executives are not eligible.

Examples of Ineligible Organizations/Individuals:

Nonprofit arts and cultural groups and their staff 
Examples of ineligible nonprofit groups include but are not limited to:
Museums and botanical/zoological centers
Theatre companies
Choirs, symphonies, orchestras
Arts and cultural centers
Writing centers
Arts service organizations

Individual artists or artist groups 
Artist(s) include but are not limited to:
Musicians
Literary writers
Actors
Visual Artists
Dancers
Singers

City/Community Arts Councils

Public Sector Agencies whose primary mission is to promote, preserve, support, etc. the arts
Examples of ineligible public sector agencies include but are not limited to:
Scientific and Cultural Facilities District
Arts & Venues Denver
Colorado Creative Industries

Community, City, County or State Governments
Examples include but are not limited to:
City and County of Denver
State of Colorado

 

Nonprofit arts and cultural groups and individual artists are encouraged to apply for the Denver Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.  Community, City or County Governments are encouraged to apply for the Governor’s Arts Awards.

Questions?  Call CBCA at 303-282-5135 or write us at main@cbca.org.