Archived Current Exhibit

The Colorado Creative Industries uses funds appropriated by the Governor and the legislature, combined with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, to invest in communities across the state. Here we share a few stories that highlight the important cultural, educational and economic benefits from this investment of public funds.

Vail, Colorado… Center of the Jazz Universe?

When it comes to jazz history, Vail is a mighty long way from New Orleans or Harlem. But thanks to a self-described wannabe musician with a passion to share, the mountain town is now an important stop on jazz lovers’ intercontinental quest for creativity, as well as a haven for music education. learn more.

Grand Junction Musical Arts Association

Grand Junction has always been recognized as a meeting place. Set between the weathered canyons of the Colorado National Monument and the flat-topped Grand Mesa, the city is named for the confluence of the Colorado (formerly Grand) and Gunnison rivers and centered on the spot where the final spike was driven to connect Salt Lake City and Denver by rail. learn more.

Telluride Arts Council Mines Local Talent

With a yard-long list of well-known festivals, Telluride, Colorado, is famous for importing some of the world’s best artists and performers. Over the last ten years, one area program has been working to help local talent share some of the spotlight: the Homegrown Performance Series. learn more.

Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow (NCIP)

On April ninth and tenth of this year, the Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow will unite Native Americans from dozens of nations and welcome individuals from all cultures to share Native American foods, dances, music, and arts. learn more.

ArtLab – Learning The Business of Art

If Sandina Tanguma ever stands before the world with an Oscar in her hands, the little people she needs to thank just may include the entire state of Colorado. learn more.

Dance Project Earns A+

On a given day, you may find children learning to maneuver wheelchairs, struggling with fine and gross motor skills, or working to gain mastery in speech and language. You may also find them dancing with Denver’s Kim Robards Dance Company. learn more.

Online Poetry Project (OPP)

The subject of poetry often brings up its share of cobwebs and courtiers, but poetry is more than just a piece of history; it’s a living art that everyone can engage—in their own lives and in their own way. Enter the Online Poetry Project (OPP) learn more.