Programs and Funding

  • This do-it-yourself program helps communities prepare to become Colorado Creative Districts.
  • This program certifies communities that contribute to our state’s economy through creativity, culture, and the arts.
  • This position recognizes and supports Colorado musicians whose public service improves Colorado economically, socially, and culturally.
  • This program commissions artwork for people to enjoy in publicly accessible areas inside and outside of state buildings.
  • The laureate advocates for poetry, literacy, and literature by participating in readings and other events at the state capitol, schools, libraries, and literary festivals.
  • This national competition helps high school students learn about poetry by memorizing and performing it.
  • Free one-on-one consulting services to help you build a successful business at 15 community-based full-time centers and more than 70 part-time centers across Colorado.
  • Free and low-cost training workshops to help existing and new businesses grow and prosper in Colorado.