Colorado Creative Industries

Colorado Creative Industries is creating its next strategic plan, and we need your input on what’s working well, what’s needed, and what big ideas we should consider. Join a public conversation and help shape our statewide priorities. How’s Colorado’s arts and culture sector doing today? What are our biggest needs and opportunities? How can Colorado Creative Industries support the statewide arts, culture and creative industries ecosystem? You tell us! Take the survey by August 8, 2024 👉 https://lnkd.in/gx2VEKfx

Su Teatro, a 52-year-old Chicano theater in Denver, will be expanding with the acquisition of the 4,404-square-foot “Blue Building” across the street from their location. 🎭 The expansion demonstrates the company’s commitment to maintain the neighborhood's cultural identity and present themselves firmly as a cultural hub. Through the Community Revitalization Grant, Colorado Creative Industries division of OEDIT provided support for this expansion. Learn about Su Teatro’s rich history and how they value independent ownership in this Denver Westword article ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g8jeV9XU

Are you an artist, arts administrator, emerging or established leader, and/or local changemaker working through collaboration to build a better Colorado through arts and culture? Are you looking for ways to strengthen your leadership skills and develop a statewide network of creative changemakers? CCI is now accepting applications for the CO Change Leader Program, a leadership program designed to build effective and ethical leaders and leadership pipelines for stronger Colorado creative communities and industries. Applications are open July 1 through August 30, 2024. Learn more on the program website: https://lnkd.in/gMHR_UuY, or by emailing [email protected]

CCI is now accepting applications for the Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant! The Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant is dedicated to celebrating, documenting, and preserving Colorado’s cultural heritage through folk and traditional arts. Individuals and organizations alike are welcome to apply for these $3,000 grants. This program aims to enhance community well being, encompassing belonging, cultural identity, economic vitality, and sense of place. Applications open July 1 through September 30, 2024. Learn more on the grant website: https://lnkd.in/gkPAxHxA or by emailing [email protected].

Join the Art of Access network and register for the upcoming session, Creating an IDEA - Adding “A” to DEI! This session will be via Zoom on Tuesday, June 4, 12 - 1 PM. It’s free and open to everyone . Please register using this link: https://lnkd.in/gxAbEZ99 The Art of Access, a group dedicated to advancing inclusive and accessible practices for arts practitioners from across the state, is proud to offer new opportunities for informal gatherings for networking, resource sharing, and conversation. In Session #1, we'll look at accessibility from a macro level, as well as discuss the A in IDEA work. With more and more organizations implementing policies and committees surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), how does Accessibility factor into the formula? How do we make accessibility a key component and not an afterthought? Image Credit: Amanda Freymuth, Access Gallery Creative Services

During May, Jewish American Heritage Month recognizes the contributions of Jewish people to American culture, history, science, government, music, and arts. Jewish artists, culture bearers, and arts workers have and continue to create some of the most impactful American artworks.

📣 CALL FOR ARTIST 📣 Starting at the end of this summer, the 16th Street Mall will open 1-2 blocks at a time over the next few years and the Downtown Denver Leadership Program is looking for a semi-permanent installation with the ability to move every few months to a new block (open to existing artworks). Submit your proposal for a temporary public art installation to help promote the reactivation of the 16th Street Mall. ❗ Deadline is June 16th ❗ Scan the QR Code below to find out more about the mall renovation on the DDP 16th Street Website and access the RFP.

May celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the 2024 theme “Bridging Histories, Shaping Our Future." This theme honors ancestors, inviting all to explore legacies, triumphs, and challenges that shape AA and NHPI communities, embodying resilience and hope. Join us in highlighting Markiey Fantonial, winner of the 2024 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival design contest. Markiey's artistic journey is a fusion of diverse influences, blending the intricate beauty of Asian art, the iconic imagery of Hokusai's "Great Wave," the vibrant energy of anime, and nostalgic childhood memories. Evolving from a premed student to an Illustration Major, he found true passion in graphic design, leading to a pursuit where imagination knows no bounds. Beyond art, he's a bibliophile, outdoor enthusiast, and global adventurer, whose vocal prowess shines during intense karaoke sessions, captivating audiences with unforgettable performances. The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival returns to Sloan's Lake on June 27th & 28th, 2024 as the largest Dragon Boat Festival in the US! Be sure to check out the link in Bio for more on Markiey Fantonial and the festival!

CHRAB, with the help of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, is pleased to host a FREE archives workshop at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum in Ignacio, Colorado on June 6 & 7! Day 1 (June 6) will begin at 8:30am and feature an Archives 101 session in the morning and a session on Archive Digitization in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided on Day 1. Day 2 (June 7) will begin at 8am and will present an opportunity for attendees to ask questions, ask for suggestions on any archival problems they may be facing, or even bring with them archival records that may need some extra help. Presenters will be Colorado archive and museum professionals. To register for this event, please email [email protected] with your name and the number of people who wish to attend by May 30, 2024.

60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act Bus Design Contest Help RTD celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and showcase your art all around town! RTD is looking for proposals for a bus wrap design to highlight the past, present, and future legacies of the civil rights and social justice movements in Colorado and nationally. Learn more and submit by May 24. https://bit.ly/3ymEWNZ