The Colorado Economic Development Commission awarded $3.2 million to Grand Junction Downtown Development Authority for "The Terminal", which will include 30 units of workforce housing and is the final grant recipient of the CRG program. oedit.colorado.gov/press-release/…

New CCI opportunity! $3,000 grants aim to enhance community well being, cultural identity, economic vitality, and sense of place. Applications open January 8 through February 29, 2024. Register for the info session on Feb 1 to ask questions and learn more: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The Art of Accessibility program, provided by Art Access, is open to Colorado arts and cultural organizations! Participants will get six weeks of Zoom training (February 27 - April 9) and a 1hr accessibility consultation, all for FREE ! Apply by Feb 9th! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Read our blog post on creative districts!

CCI is hiring a new Program Manager! Apply before February 2: governmentjobs.com/careers/colora…

On January 30, Nat'l Endow f/t Arts and The White House will co-host a summit to discuss how the arts and humanities can strengthen our communities and country to help us heal, bridge & thrive! Watch live at arts.gov. #HealBridgeThrive arts.gov/healingbridgin…

Apply for our Folk and Traditional Art Project Grant. This $3,000 grant is dedicated to celebrating, documenting, and preserving Colorado’s cultural heritage through folk and traditional arts. Apply by 2/29/24 and learn more 👇 oedit.colorado.gov/folk-and-tradi…

With a tool belt of programs our office is able to support projects like the Montbello FreshLo Hub. Partially funded by our CO_Creative Community Revitalization Grant, the goal of the Freshlo Hub is to create... Learn more via Denverite denverite.com/2024/02/16/mon…

Applications for the Colorado Creates Grant 2024 (FY25) are now open through May 29! This grant provides two years of funded general operating support. Check your eligibility and get started on your application today! oedit.colorado.gov/colorado-creat…

Join us May 9 & 10 for the Colorado Creative Industries Summit in the Pueblo Creative Corridor! It’s THE annual gathering for creatives to connect & get inspired. Register ASAP for early bird 🐦 pricing ➡️eventbrite.com/e/2024-colorad…

Early bird registration ending soon!🐦 Join us May 9 & 10 for the COCreativeIndustries Summit in Pueblo Creative Corridor! It’s the annual gathering for creatives to connect & get inspired. Register ASAP here ⬇️ eventbrite.com/e/2024-colorad…

With the support of the Space to Create Program, initial concept designs are complete for the Salida Creative District's ‘1st & D’ Apartments Project. We’re excited to see this project take shape! 🎉 More details below👇 heartoftherockiesradio.com/press-release-…

Apply for the Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant! This program aims to enhance community well-being, encompassing belonging, cultural identity, economic vitality, & sense of place. Applications open 7/1-9/30/24. oedit.colorado.gov/folk-and-tradi… or email [email protected].

Su Teatro's commitment to preserving their neighborhood’s cultural identity is exemplified in their latest acquisition of the “Blue Building” which was supported with the help of COCreativeIndustries. 🎭 Learn about the theater's history here ⬇️ westword.com/arts/su-teatro…

We're creating our next strategic plan & 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. Take the survey by August 8, 2024👇 oedit.colorado.gov/colorado-creat…

Need help applying for CCI’s Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant? Meet one-on-one by phone or video conferencing with consultants and get assistance in navigating the application process. 👇 oedit.colorado.gov/folk-and-tradi… or email Libby Barbee at [email protected].

Community Revitalization Grant recipient, Mancos Commons, is officially open! It’ll serve as a space for creatives & offers three workforce housing units for community members in this small Montezuma County town. Learn more about it’s local impact here 👇 coloradosun.com/2024/07/04/man…

Creating live/work spaces helps Coloradans thrive while supporting an important sector of the State’s economy. The creative industries make up 3.9% of the workforce and contribute $16.8 billion to Colorado’s economy. Check out the full impact story here 👇

This summer, Folk & Traditional Arts Project grant recipients hosted an “Intro to Cowboy Boot Making” class led by a renowned leather-worker. 🤠👢 Check out Sky-Hi News’ story for more insight into this COCreativeIndustries grant & its local impact. 👇 skyhinews.com/news/grand-lak…

In OEDIT’s latest impact story, we check in with CO Poet Laureate Andrea Gibson to ask about their experience in this role & how they find hope in hard times. Read the interview here 👇 oedit.colorado.gov/blog-post/find…