DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Crisosto Apache has been selected as the new Colorado Poet Laureate, succeeding the late Andrea
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) named Lauren Grimshaw Sloan as Colorado Film Commissioner. An entertainment professional with over 15 years of experience in the television, film and media industry, Sloan brings a rare combination of creative, operational and industry
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis, Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), a division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), Colorado Humanities, and Colorado Poet Laureate Anthology announced a new collection of work
DENVER – Su Teatro will screen “Built with HeART,” a 26-minute documentary directed by Cynthia Cazanas Garin, on Nov. 20, 2025. The film explores the power of art to revitalize communities, featuring stories from Trinidad, Ridgway, and Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe while highlighting how creative investment can unlock
DENVER — Nominations are now open for the next Poet Laureate of Colorado. This celebrated position serves as an ambassador for poetry, engaging with communities across the state, conducting readings and workshops, and inspiring a love for the art form. The individual selected will follow in the footsteps of previous
Coloradans love the arts. Our state ranks above the national average in creating art, attending live performances, and overall arts participation, making Colorado one of the most artistically active in the nation.
The economic power of arts and culture is also evident, generating $19.7 billion in economic impact, or 3.7%
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