Colorado Creative Industries

10/01/2026

The New Creative Aging Project Grant application is Open! The grant supports meaningful arts programming for older adults across Colorado.

Do you work with older adults, provide community arts programming, or collaborate with teaching artists?

Explore this new funding opportunity to help bring lifelong creativity to your community. Apply by Dec. 15! Tap the link in our below to learn more.

This funding opportunity is made possible by a grant provided by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in partnership with E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.

https://oedit.colorado.gov/programs-and-funding/colorado-creative-aging

09/21/2026

University of Northern Colorado, UNC's Latinx Music program, the first of its kind in the country, recently expanded its community reach through a collaboration with Greeley Central High School, with support from an Equity in Arts Learning Grant. Together, the institutions established the Latinx Music Club, creating an opportunity for high school students to study and perform Latin American music while building a connection between secondary and higher education.
https://www.unco.edu/news/articles/music-to-build-community-uncs-latinx-music-program-shares-culturally-relevant-approach-to-music-with-local-high-school/

09/16/2026

As part of the Creative Capitol Exhibition “Colorado: Past, Present, Future”, an exhibition celebrating the depth and diversity of Colorado’s folk and traditional arts, join us in honoring the life and legacy of Josephine Lobato, a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow.

Rooted in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, colcha embroidery is a centuries-old textile tradition known for its distinctive hand-stitching and deep cultural ties to southern Colorado. Josephine helped carry this tradition forward, influencing generations of contemporary colcha artists.

The exhibition is also part of Colorado’s 250/150 commemoration, offering another opportunity to celebrate the people, traditions, and stories that make Colorado unique.

Participants are invited to share memories of Josephine, her life, and her work. Join us September 19, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Denver Central Library’s Park View Room.

09/15/2026

Explore Sundance Film Festival ticketing options, including their new Matinee and Encore options, and get familiar with key dates, Festival information, and everything you need to know before January 2027!

08/31/2026

Applications close Friday, Sept. 4 at 11:59 p.m.

The Arts in Society awards grants ranging from $5,000-$35,000 to support projects that use the arts to strengthen community health and well-being.

Eligible projects bring the arts together with other sectors to address shared community needs through collaboration. Strong applications will include cross-sector partnerships--a collaboration between the arts and another field, such as health, education, housing, the environment, transportation, justice, economic development or human services.

Learn more on the Arts in Society webpage.
https://www.redlineart.org/arts-in-society

08/27/2026

Launching a new guide design to empower CO communities working in the creatives industries!

Across Colorado, communities of every size are recognizing that arts and culture are more than amenities—they are essential to civic infrastructure and...

08/19/2026

Colorado Poet Laureate Crisosto Apache hosted a writing workshop and reading at the Space Cowboy exhibit, 437CO Art Gallery ⛰️

If you missed the event, make sure to follow Crisosto Apache for info on future events, like the upcoming Mesa Verde Literary Festival in the Mancos Creative District on September 5!

The Colorado Poet Laureate program is made possible by Colorado Creative Industries and Colorado Humanities

08/18/2026

Learn more about our Poet Laureate and how to invite Crisosto Apache to your community 👇

Serving as an ambassador for poetry, the Poet Laureate engages with communities across the state, conducting readings and workshops, and inspiring a deep appreciation for the art form. In January 2026, Governor Polis selected Crisosto Apache, a celebrated Indigenous poet, as Colorado’s 11th Poet Laureate. Crisosto will serve in the role for two years with a dedicated focus on commemorating our state’s 150th anniversary and our nation's 250th milestone.

Learn more about our Poet Laureate and how to invite him to your community 👇
https://oedit.colorado.gov/colorado-poet-laureate?utm_campaign=OEDIT+Website&utm_content=1787083208&utm_medium=Colorado+Office+of+Economic+Development+and+International+Trade&utm_source=facebook

08/18/2026

How Sundance Film Festival is elevating the next generation of local filmmakers at CU Boulder!

08/18/2026

After completing the Accessibility and Disability Etiquette Training, Colorado artists and organizations used implementation stipends to turn what they learned into action, from:

- ASL Interpretation
- Sensory Supports
- Staff Training
- More Accessible Spaces

Support provided to the Downtown Longmont Development Authority allowed them to conduct an accessibility consultation that identified design issues in their plaza. Insights will be shared with their business owners to foster inclusive environments that better accommodate visitors with disabilities.

Why Inclusive Spaces Matter?

Inclusive design removes barriers, creating environments where all visitors can belong and participate in shared public places. Even making small changes can create more welcoming art experiences.

Ready to Create Accessible Arts Experiences?

Applications are open for the Accessibility and Disability Etiquette Training through Sept. 8, 2026. Tap the link below to apply!

https://forms.gle/4b6w1TmQT29K9VME7