Hear what participants have to say about CBCA’s Leadership Arts!
2023-2024 Leadership Arts cohort, Image by Austin James Photography
CBCA’s Leadership Arts is a unique program that builds leaderships skills through board and civic engagement providing businesses an opportunity to strengthen their internal leadership by empowering employees to learn the foundations for board and community service.
Don’t just take it from us! Hear what past Leadership Arts participants have to say about the impact of the program.
“I highly recommend Leadership Arts to anyone aspiring to take on leadership roles within our community’s cultural organizations. Thanks to the diverse and comprehensive curriculum, I now feel far more prepared and confident in my role as a board member. Perhaps even more valuable, though, have been the relationships I’ve built with this exceptional cohort. I look forward to continuing to support and learn from each other for years to come.” – Jinha Servais, Barefoot PR
“Leadership Arts is a great way to connect with ambitious, creative and interesting individuals in all kinds of sectors throughout the Denver Metro.” – Paul Bork, Denver Business Journal
“Attending CBCA Leadership Arts was a pivotal moment in my life and career. Before Leadership Arts, I was looking for ways to get involved. I would volunteer in my local community, but I knew there was a piece missing. Growing up a dancer and having a strong passion for the arts, I knew I had to find a new way to embrace the arts without stepping on the stage and being the performer. Leadership Arts has given me a new way to look at the arts, community and the relationship that is built between the two. I would not have been given the education, confidence, networking opportunities or new experiences if it wasn’t for the stage Leadership Arts provided. I am forever grateful for this opportunity and I know the skills I developed because of this program will be used in years to come. ” – Mariah Gayheart, Business Manager, TIAA
“I have been able to take back knowledge and insights from each session to each of my boards, actively using the knowledge from the sessions to become a more productive member of my organizations. I also really enjoyed getting to visit so many organizations around CO, and loved making so many new friends. I hope to continue seeing everyone in my cohort and hopefully to make and do fun events with them.” – Brandon Vargas, Meow Wolf Denver
“Leadership Arts has been an invaluable learning experience, both from the content of the sessions and from the relationships fostered with other cohort members host organizations. While I had some prior experience with nonprofits as both a board and staff member, Leadership Arts helped me fill gaps in my knowledge and experience to be a more effective member of the arts and nonprofit communities.” – Luke Wachter, Newman Center for the Performing Arts
“Leadership Arts was more than a professional development program—it was a transformational experience. Through my involvement with CBCA, I gained a deeper understanding of how the arts enrich our communities and how I can be an advocate and leader within that space. The connections I made, the stories I heard, and the hands-on learning inspired me to think bigger about the role of creativity in civic life. I walked away feeling empowered, equipped, and energized to serve.” – Joanna Mora, Colorado Public Radio
What are you waiting for?! Apply to be a part of the 2025-2026 Leadership Arts cohort! All application materials must be received by August 8, 2025.
Early bird applications received by end-of-day on July 1 can get 10% off their tuition.
Scholarships are available through the Deborah Jordy Leadership Arts Scholarship Fund.
