Advocacy

Arts Advocacy Support and Impact

ARPA State & Local Funds: Making the Case for the Arts and Getting a Piece of the Pie

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Among many things, like individual stimulus checks,…

Colorado Legislative Wrap-Up for the Arts & Creative Sector

Last week wrapped up a historic session for Colorado’s General Assembly. Legislators moved quickly to respond to the evolving economic and public…

So You Want to Apply for a Shuttered Venue Operator Grant?

Owners and operators of qualifying independent venues and cultural institutions are anxiously awaiting the release of the application for the Shuttered Venue…

Colorado Senate Candidate Questionnaire: Arts Platform and Priorities

In October 2020, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) reached out to the Colorado Senate candidates leading in the polls to…

Colorado Arts Action Day: Take Action to Ensure Arts through it All

In these times of unrest and uncertainty, the arts provide comfort and connection. The arts offer healing and hope. The arts generate…

CBCA Stands United in Support of Black Lives

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) believes that Black Lives Matter and condemns racism of any kind. The treatment of Black…

Cultural Organizations Collaborate to Launch “Arts through it All” Campaign

A new public awareness campaign, Arts through it All, launched today. The advocacy campaign is designed to educate and inspire arts and…

Virtual Arts & Cultural Experiences During Coronavirus

It is now that we need the arts most as a society to unite us, provide comfort, inspire creativity and ease stress…

Resources to Support the Arts During Coronavirus

We are living in unprecedented, uncertain times. CBCA is dedicated to advancing Colorado’s creative economy. We will continue to compile and share resources…

Voice Your Support for Federal Arts Funding

The White House released a proposed budget to Congress on March 16, 2017 that officially recommended full termination of funding of both the National Endowment…

Renewing the SCFD is Good Business

For the last 28 years, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) has been an essential element in the increasingly vibrant arts,…