2025 Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture Roll-Out Event

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Ticket sales closed on October 30.

Join us for the release of CBCA’s latest Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture, presented by U.S. Bank, with a community roll-out event on Thursday, November 6 at Denver Art Museum.

Be the first to hear the latest data, stories and impact of the regional arts, cultural, and scientific sector! Media, elected officials, business leaders, cultural organizations, and arts advocates are all invited to attend.

This event will feature a networking reception with light refreshments, overview of the latest data and impact figures, a panel discussion, and a musical surprise.

Panelists: 

• Sameed Afghani, Executive Director, Colorado Ballet
• Betty Hart, Co-Artistic Director, Local Theater Company, and President, Colorado Theatre Guild
• Flavia Light, Vice President, Chief Tourism Development Officer, Visit Denver
• Nathan Richie, Director, Golden History Museum & Park, and Arts, Culture & Museums Manager, City of Golden
• Chris Ross, Senior Vice President | Institutional Client Group, Global Industrials and Services (GIS), U.S. Bank
• Moderated by Christin Crampton Day, Executive Director, CBCA

Did you know that CBCA has been quantifying the financial and social impact of regional arts & culture for over 30 years? This next Economic Activity Study analyzes data from arts, cultural, and scientific nonprofits organizations in the seven-county metro area who received funding from the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) in the 2024 calendar year. Key metrics include overall economic activity, cultural tourism, jobs, attendance, philanthropy and educational outreach. This study remains a key advocacy tool to demonstrate the relevance and impact of the arts & cultural sector on our region.