Since 1997, CBCA has graduated over 1,100 individuals through Leadership Arts. Alumni hail from all business sectors: banking, insurance, legal, healthcare. They are public officials, nonprofit professionals, arts enthusiasts and accountants. Not only do they share an interest in the arts, they are growing group of civic leaders.
CBCA established the Leadership Arts Alumni Network (LAAN) in 2009 to create a vibrant and vital community for past, current and future Leadership Arts participants in order to continue their civic engagement in the arts.
LAAN focuses on the following goals:
- Providing ongoing training in board service and volunteer leadership
- Fostering civic engagement in the arts and creative industries
- Building a meaningful network of like-minded professionals and arts advocates
LAAN Engagement Survey
As graduates of Leadership Arts, your input will help us create meaningful engagement opportunities and educational programming for our Leadership Arts alumni community. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to share your preferences and feedback.
Complete this survey by Friday, March 21, 2025 (extended) to enter to win two tickets to an upcoming show at the Arvada Center’s 2025 theatre season.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Social & Educational Events
- Regular events that offer leadership development, board training, networking and a peak into current topics in the arts.
Continuing Board Education and Recruitment
- Opportunity to come back and re-take any course during current Leadership Arts program. Check out the Leadership Arts 2024-2025 Session Schedule. Contact mbadler@cbca.org if you’re interested in attending a session.
- Opportunity to attend annual Leadership Arts Board Fair and Graduation Celebration
Recognition of Outstanding Service
- The Cultural Leadership Award honors an exemplary Leadership Arts graduate who has made a significant impact on arts and culture in Colorado. The Cultural Leadership Award is presented at CBCA’s annual Business for the Arts Awards.
Leadership Arts Alumni Network Connections and Updates
- Quarterly email newsletter that includes open board and volunteer positions, alumni spotlights, arts advocacy updates and more.
- Active LAAN groups on Facebook and LinkedIn
