Announcing CBCA’s 2026 Business for the Arts Awards Honorees! These exceptional companies and leaders have a vast impact on our creative economy and are deeply rooted in their communities.

Tables and tickets are on sale now for the annual Business for the Arts Awards luncheon on April 21 at the Seawell Ballroom, DCPA! Join us for the only statewide event honoring companies and individuals for their outstanding business partnerships and engagement with the arts.

CBCA released the latest Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture, presented by U.S. Bank, at a sold out community roll-out event in November 2025. The most recent study illustrates how arts, culture and scientific nonprofit organizations are impacting the local economy and contributing to employment, education, tourism, cultural engagement and overall economic activity, especially considering the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and amid uncertain times.

As CBCA celebrated its 40th Anniversary in 2025, the organization worked behind the scenes to imagine what the next 40 years might look like. We continue to stay grounded in our mission, vision, and core values honoring the symbiotic nature of arts and business – a partnership proven to build prosperous and exceptional communities in Colorado. Our 2026-2029 Strategic Plan centers your voice: CBCA’s loyal members and the hundreds of Coloradans who volunteered their time through surveys, focus groups and 1:1 meetings. Explore the Goals and Objectives in CBCA’s new strategic plan!

Colorado’s Arts Policy Framework is a compilation of diverse perspectives on the value and potential of our state’s creative community. It is intended to provide a coordinated, intentional and inclusive advocacy voice and roadmap for Colorado’s arts & culture sector. Check out the desire impact, values and priorities and get involved!

Be an Advocate for the Arts! Sign up for the Colorado Arts Action Network (CAAN)and lend your voice to support arts in Colorado.  You can ensure that arts, culture and the creative industries are valued and supported by policymakers and voters, resulting in economically vibrant, healthy, and equitable communities throughout our state.