- Boulder Roots Music Fest Call for Artists: Founders Crawl Exhibition. This curated visual art exhibition celebrates the rich creative spirit that defines Boulder and the greater Rocky Mountain region. Bringing together a diverse group of artists working across painting, photography, drawing, mixed media, and contemporary visual practices, the exhibition creates a dynamic dialogue between music, art and community. The application deadline is July 20.
- You’re Invited: SCFD Community Reauthorization Workshops. These workshops are a key part of Phase 2 of SCFD's Road to Reauthorization Process. Check out the schedule for a list of upcoming workshops and register.
- Free Non-Profit Tabling During the Boulder Roots Music Festival: Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30. Boulder Roots Music Festival is reserving complimentary 10x10 spaces on the 1300 block of Pearl Street for local nonprofits to set up and engage directly with festival attendees. Participating organizations are asked to bring their own tent and table. Space is limited - if you would like to be involved, please apply.
- Participation is now open for the special new Arts & Culture section of the 2027 Boulder Creative Directory. If you want to expand your network, attract new opportunities, and increase awareness of your work, now is the perfect time to be included. The deadline is July 17.
- Applications for the 30th Anniversary CBCA Leadership Arts 2026-2027 program are open now! Applications are due by end-of-day Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
- Calling all creative Coloradans! The Colorado Bar Association invites Colorado creatives and artists to participate in its Rule of Law Video Contest. Use your creativity to help others understand the fundamental principles that protect our freedoms and ensure justice for all. Learn more and submit a video. The submission deadline is July 31, 2026.
- The Call for Artists for Roots Music Fest is live! Save the date for this year's event, August 28 - 30. Learn more and apply to be part of Roots Music Fest 2026.
- Explore the Boulder Public Library Event Calendar to see upcoming programming.
- Check out the Boulder County Arts Alliance Event Calendar to explore artistic happening throughout the community!
Arts and Culture Resources
Explore the latest resources and opportunities for artists and creatives in the Colorado area.
Recent Opportunities
City of Boulder
Local/State Resources
- Addy Foundation
- Adolph Coors Foundation
- AJL Foundation
- Anschutz Family Foundation
- Arts Incubator of the Rockies
- Boulder County Arts Alliance (BCAA)
- Boulder Visitor’s Bureau
- Call for Entry (Café)
- City of Longmont
- City of Loveland
- Collins Foundation
- Colorado Association of Funders
- Colorado Creative Industries
- Colorado Dance Education Organization
- Colorado Health
- Colorado Trust
- Community Foundation Boulder County
- Denver Actors Fund
- Denver Arts and Venues
- Elevations Credit Union
- El Pomar Foundation
- Grace Isabelle McNaught Charitable Trust
- Kroger Community Foundation
- Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust
- Premier Credit Union
- Presenting Denver
- Redline
- Rose Community Foundation
- Sally Brown McInnes and John "Mac" McInnes Charitable Trust
- Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)
- Social Venture Partners
- Think360Arts: Teaching Artists
- Town of Lyons
- WESTAF
National Resources
Fiscal Sponsorship
Literary
Media
Visual
Have a suggestion to add to our list? Email culturalplan@bouldercolorado.gov.