Be part of the next CBCA Leadership Arts cohort!  Leadership Arts is a nine-month program that prepares people to serve on nonprofit cultural boards and increase their civic engagement in the arts.  This signature program focuses on building the necessary skills to be an effective volunteer leader and explores relevant topics in Colorado’s arts sector.

Applications for Leadership Arts 2025-2026 are due by Friday, August 8.  Early Bird Applications received by July 1 can receive 10% off their tuition.

CBCA recognized 12 honorees for the 2025 Business for the Arts Awards, the only statewide event honoring companies and individuals for their outstanding cross-sector partnerships and engagement with the arts. The 2025 awards program also celebrated CBCA’s 40^th anniversary. The 2025 Business for the Arts Awards luncheon, presented by MSU Denver, was an arts-infused event with over 650 corporate, cultural, and civic leaders in attendance and diverse live performances throughout the program.

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.