Arts and Culture Resources

Explore the latest resources and opportunities for artists and creatives in the Colorado area.

Recent Opportunities

  • Casting call: Cosmogenesis: The Story of Us. Movement as Medicine is seeking bold, curious, and collaborative performers for Cosmogenesis: The Story of Us ~ an immersive, multidisciplinary stage production integrating theatre, movement, science, and 360° full dome film at CU Boulder’s Fiske Planetarium in August 2026. Virtual auditions are due April 18. Learn more and apply.
  • Boulder Creative Expo & Schmoozer is happening May 27, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Boulder JCC. The Boulder Creative Expo is a newly-formed, annual in-person showcase of Boulder’s exceptional creative talent, from filmmakers and graphic designers to producers, editors, craft services, photographers, equipment rentals, and more. Learn more about getting a space at the Expo.
  • The Summit County Public Art Advisory Board has released a new RFP for the Silver Summit Services Building: Exterior Art Benches. Responses are due on May 22, at 5 p.m.
  • House of Serein will have an opening in one of their artist studios beginning May 15. Learn more about these private studios in an arts community.
  • Colorado Creative Industries has many opportunities for arts and culture workers. Learn more about programs and funding and be sure to subscribe to their newsletter.
  • 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.
  • The Museum of Boulder is inviting the community at large to submit designs for a new unofficial flag of Boulder with the goal of sparking conversation about history, heritage, identity, landscape, land use, belonging, and how we represent ourselves to the world. Submissions are due Friday, April 24 at midnight (MT), and awards will include separate recognition for elementary school designs, amateur designs, and a $500 cash prize for the best overall flag. Email up to five designs to flag@museumofboulder.org with the subject line “Boulder Flag Design Submission.”
  • The Dairy Arts Center has several open calls for its Visual Arts Program, including:

    2027 Exhibition Open Call (Deadline April 30)

    26/26 Call for Workshop Proposals (Deadline June 1)

    2027 Public Sculpture Open Call (Deadline: June 1)

  • CBCA's Leadership Arts Board Fair and Graduation Celebration is the culmination of the 2025-2026 Leadership Arts program. The event will be hosted at the Lone Tree Arts Center on Wednesday, May 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event includes both a Cultural Nonprofit Board Fair and a Leadership Arts Graduation Celebration. See all event details.
  • The Town of Truckee invites artists or artist teams to submit qualifications to design and create artwork for the Coldstream Road/Donner Pass Road/I-80 Roundabout located in Truckee, California. Submissions are due April 24, 2026. Learn more.
  • The City of Greenwood Village’s Curtis Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the 43rd Annual All Colorado Art Show. This juried exhibition is open to Colorado-based artists and welcomes original work in all media. The exhibition will be on view July 13 – August 28, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The deadline for entry is May 1, 2026.
  • The Dairy Arts Center annual call for art is open for submissions now through April 30. They seek bold, thoughtful exhibition proposals across all visual art mediums. Learn more about the open call.
  • Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema is accepting dance film submissions for its 2026 festival. The last date to submit a film is May 17, 2026. See all submission categories and submit a project.
  • 2026 submissions are open for the Colorado Queer Comedy Festival. Submissions close June 30, 2026. Learn more and submit an application.
  • Check out the Boulder County Arts Alliance Event Calendar to explore artistic happening throughout the community!

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