Join us on Thursday, November 4 to learn and discuss the latest data on the financial and social impact of the arts in the Denver metro area. During this lively happy hour event, CBCA will release the 2021 Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture and host a dynamic panel discussion, infused with local entertainment and networking with cultural advocates, artists, business professionals, civic leaders and elected officials. Register today!

CBCA’s Business for the Arts Awards celebrate innovative cross-sector partnerships, generous philanthropy, creative businesses and stellar leadership across the state.  Nominations are now open for the 2022 Awards!  Nomination deadline is Monday, November 8. The 2022 award honorees will be selected by an independent judging panel and announced in December 2021.  All 2022 award honorees will be recognized at CBCA’s high energy virtual celebration on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

2020 was a memorable year like no other in many ways for CBCA! Not only did we adapt to navigate through a global pandemic, but also stepped up in new, bold, and innovative ways to support a Colorado arts, culture and creative sector that was disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

CBCA’s new resource library includes past webinars, articles and other resources to advance Colorado’s creative economy. There is a wide variety of educational materials here, such as recorded webinars on copyright law, panels with musicians and creative entrepreneurs, trainings on nonprofit board governance, conversations about arts & business partnerships, and resources to improve your arts advocacy.

The pandemic and economic recession continue to have a disproportionate and devastating effect on the local creative sector. Until our local artists & organizations can get back on their feet, they need your support to endure. There are many ways you can Give, Engage and Shop to ensure we have arts through it all. The values we support today will determine what we have when this is over.

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.