Creative Industries

Grant to expand impact of the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition, including a full-time executive director

PAONIA — Today, the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced state support for the North

Apache Seeks to Share Poetry’s Transformative Power with Coloradans Statewide

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

16 Key Contributions Supported Coloradans

We all know Colorado has four corners and four sides. We’re also known for the 4x4s we drive to visit our gorgeous plains, canyons, mountains, and valleys. But have you ever noticed how Colorado is spelled with four consonants and four vowels? We also build

Book Launch Dec. 5 at Petals & Pages Bookstore, Proceeds to Benefit Poet Laureate Endowment

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 – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced seven new Creative Districts across the state, including six rural communities. By certifying communities that boost jobs, incomes, and investments through arts and culture, the Colorado

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

How the Film Exposure Program Provides Hands-On Learning in Content Creation

Nothing compares to the enrichment that hands-on learning opportunities provide, creating valuable experiences that develop new skills and influence future career aspirations. When students learn filmmaking skills, they are developing video and media content skills that can be applied

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

Supporting jobs, affordable housing, community gathering spaces, childcare services, and multigenerational learning spaces.

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