Nominations are open now for CBCA’s 2027 Business for the Arts Awards. These annual awards celebrate innovative cross-sector partnerships, generous philanthropy, creative businesses, and stellar leadership across the state. The annual awards luncheon is the only statewide event honoring companies and individuals for their outstanding business partnerships and engagement with the arts. Nominations are due by Monday, November 9, 2026.

The Colorado Local Arts Advocacy Field Guide was developed to empower local leaders, advocates, cultural organizations, artists, municipal staff, elected officials, business leaders, and community partners seeking to advance arts and culture in their communities. Drawing upon interviews, case studies, and examples from communities across Colorado and complementary national models, the guide highlights practical strategies that communities have used to build public support, strengthen partnerships, and secure long term investment in arts and culture.

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.

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.