Colorado Creative Industries, formerly known as the Colorado Council on the Arts, is an agency of the state government of Colorado, responsible for the promotion of the arts. It was formed in July 2010, when the Council on the Arts and Art in Public Places programs merged to become Colorado's Creative Industries Division.[1] Its budget combines state funds with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, and it is a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Its offices are located in Denver.

Activities

The agency's activities include:

  • Awarding grants to arts organizations[2]
  • Creating designated art districts in cities and towns[3]
  • Providing affordable housing to artists[4]
  • Giving awards to artists[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "History of Colorado Creative Industries". Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  2. ^ Lane, Eden (September 1, 2024). "Colorado sending nearly $2 million to support arts and culture groups around the state". Colorado Public Radio. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  3. ^ Yamasaki, Parker (March 31, 2024). "Colorado started creative districts 13 years ago. Are they working?". The Colorado Sun. Archived from the original on January 3, 2025. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  4. ^ Schmidt, Madeleine (July 28, 2015). "Affordable Housing Program for Rural Artists to Launch in Trinidad". Colorado Public Radio. Archived from the original on August 13, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  5. ^ Mills, Kyle (May 10, 2019). "Carbondale Arts Director Amy Kimberly to be honored with Colorado 'Creatives' award". The Aspen Times. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2025.


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