Colorado’s rich history is composed of a diverse mix of communities that share their distinct culture and experiences through their trades, talents, and various artistic mediums. Recognized as Folk and Traditional Arts, this broad category of creative activities serves as a way to pass on to each generation the traditions
DENVER — The Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today 25 artists and arts organizations across Colorado that have been awarded Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grants. From Alamosa to Grand and
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 10 recipients of the Community Revitalization Tax Credit (CRTC). The program supports creative
Not everyday does an 18-year-old high school student get to represent their state on a national stage. After Windsor High School junior Rize Simmons of Weld County secured the title of 2025 Colorado Poetry Out Loud State Champion, he represented the state in the national Poetry Out Loud competition—for
DENVER — Today, the Polis Administration and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the 2025 recipients of the Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards to recognize
BOULDER — Today, the Sundance Institute announced Boulder, Colorado as the new host of the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. Here is what business, community and education leaders are saying about the news:
“In a world where beautiful vistas, freedom, and economic vitality are sought by all, one state
BOULDER — Today, the Sundance Institute named Boulder, Colorado as the new host of the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. To celebrate the announcement, a press conference will be held at 2 p.m. today, March 27, in
DENVER — Gov. Polis, Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Empowered are pleased to announce that Rize Simmons of Windsor High School in Weld County