Arts and culture are essential to Colorado’s economic and social vitality. It’s undeniable that artists, cultural organizations and creative businesses need your support, now more than ever, as they face major economic challenges due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many ways you can help the arts sector — THROUGH IT ALL.

CBCA is compiling, sharing and updating resources to help artists, creative professionals, businesses and nonprofit cultural organizations manage the impact of the global coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. This resource list includes links to relief funds and loans, legal resources, informational webinars and more.

It is now that we need the arts most as a society to unite us, provide comfort, inspire creativity and ease stress in troubling times. There are numerous ways we can ensure that the arts remain a part of our lives despite the need for social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus. CBCA has compiled a list of virtual arts and cultural experiences, such as online dance classes, live streamed concerts and virtual gallery tours.

CBCA recognized 12 exemplary honorees at the 2020 Business for the Arts Awards luncheon on March 10, 2020, the only statewide event celebrating companies and individuals for their outstanding partnerships and engagement with the arts. Learn more about the 2020 honorees.