Arts and Culture Resources

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

Recent Opportunities

  • The Dairy Arts Center rental calendar for 2026 - 2027 is now open! They are now accepting venue requests for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Please use the Venue Rental Request form. Venue rental requests by email will not be accepted. Round two applications will open Jan. 5, 2026, at 12 p.m.
  • Qualifications are requested from Colorado artists interested in creating an artwork for one of two locations - interior and exterior - for the MSU Denver Day Health Institute Tower at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. The total funding available is $320,000, which will be divided between one artist for each location. The deadline for submission has been extended to Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Learn more and apply.
  • Apply to serve on one of Americans for the Arts' Pathway Committees for AFTACON 2026. As a member of one of the Pathway Committees, you'll co-create transformative experiences for arts leaders nationwide and collaborate with the most innovative voices in the field. Apply by Nov. 3.
  • Calling all Colorado artists! Submit your portfolio for a $1,000 commission for Colorado Pint Day next March. Portfolios are due Nov. 9. Learn more and apply.
  • Calling all young artists! Enter the Boulder St. Vrain K-12 Art Contest by Nov. 9. This year's prompt is "I am grateful for water because..." Learn more about how to participate.
  • The City of Denver is accepting qualifications for a new Denver Public Art Project in Montbello Central Park. Works should be colorful and engaging. The budget for this project is $50,000. Learn more and apply through Nov. 3.
  • Letters of Intent (LOI) application is now open for the 2026-27 Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grants. LOIs accepted now through Nov. 21, 2025. Colorado-based arts and culture nonprofits, schools, or school districts working with artists or cultural organizations statewide are invited to apply for $10,000-$25,000 to support PreK-12 students.
  • A charred cabin studio at House of Serein is now available, featuring an elegant Japanese design with a window on each side and fascinating views. You can walk up to the red rocks behind for inspirational breaks. This studio will also allow you to be a part of an exciting artist community. Email byucelen@gmail.com if you are interested.
  • Check out the Boulder County Arts Alliance Event Calendar to explore artistic happening throughout the community!

City of Boulder

Local/State Resources

National Resources

Fiscal Sponsorship

Literary

Media

Performing

Residencies

Visual

Have a suggestion to add to our list? Email culturalplan@bouldercolorado.gov.

Return to Office of Arts and Culture Homepage

Arts and Culture

Related Services