2026-2027 Leadership Arts Application Form

SUMMARY

Leadership Arts is a signature program of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA). Leadership Arts is a nine-month training program that inspires and equips people to serve on nonprofit boards of directors and increase their civic engagement in the arts. The Leadership Arts curriculum focuses on building the necessary skills to be an effective volunteer leader and exploring relevant topics in Colorado’s arts sector.

CBCA seeks a diverse cohort that reflects our community and includes a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds.

2026-2027 marks the 30th anniversary of Leadership Arts’ role in building a pipeline of cultural board  members, as well as a broad network of arts advocates from across industries. Be part of the 30th Anniversary Cohort! 

TIME COMMITMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

There are 12 sessions that will occur on the second and/or fourth Wednesday of the month from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Schedule is subject to change. Sessions are hosted at cultural venues across the seven-county Denver metro area. All sessions are in-person; there is no hybrid or virtual option. Participants are expected to make every effort to attend all sessions. Each session is followed by an optional, informal happy hour. Please review the 2026-2027 Session Schedule of dates and times before applying. Venues will be announced in August.

PROGRAM FEES

Tuition fees depend on CBCA Membership. Check the CBCA Member Directory to see if you or your company are a current member.

Tuition is $2,250 for CBCA Members and their employees. Non-member tuition is $2,750.

Early bird applications received by end-of-day June 30 can get 10% off their tuition.

CBCA offers flexible payment plans. Tuition is non-refundable once remitted. Enrollment in Leadership Arts is non-transferable.

There is a non-refundable $30 application fee due by August 7, 2026. If this application fee is a barrier for you to apply, please contact main@cbca.org.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Deborah Jordy Leadership Arts Scholarship Fund provides a limited number of partial scholarships. This is a competitive opportunity.

Check out the Deborah Jordy Leadership Arts Scholarship Application, or contact main@cbca.org before the due date to learn more. Scholarship materials, along with the complete Leadership Arts application, are due by end-of-day Friday, August 7, 2026.

APPLICATION & DEADLINE

Complete and submit the online application below, including short-answer questions and attachments.  Your application must be accompanied by your resume, a headshot (JPEG format), and the $30 application fee.

Application, resume, photo, and fee must be received by end-of-day Friday, August 7, 2026. Candidates will be notified of their status no later than August 24, 2026.

You cannot save and return to this form. Be ready to submit all content and attachments at once.  

If you have any issues with this application form or uploading attachments, please contact main@cbca.org. 

2026-2027 Leadership Arts Application Form

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