Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture — documents the over $1.4 billion annual economic and social impact of the arts on our community. CBCA, working with Deloitte Consulting LLP, DualDraw, LLC and Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, assembles biennial data on the impact of cultural activity in the greater Denver economic community, including employment, operating and capital expenditures, resident and tourist attendance, tax revenue and educational outreach. The study is a key tool to understanding the return on investment for public arts support, economic development and tourism efforts related to arts and culture.

Leadership Arts — provides an innovative 8-month leadership training that prepares business executives to represent their companies on the boards of nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Sessions on strategic planning, advocacy, governance and fundraising enhance leadership skills and develop effective cultural board members.

CBCA Night At... — distributes free tickets to cultural events through member companies, encouraging cultural and community involvement. Night At... events include family outings, music and theater performances and exposure to a diverse array of arts activities.

On My Own Time — facilitates juried employee art exhibitions at member companies to celebrate and encourage the creative talents of the workforce. CBCA then hosts a multi-company exhibition to recognize the best artwork from the individual company shows.

Behind the Scenes — takes patron members inside cultural organizations, projects and facilities. Behind the Scenes events have included tours of local art collections, cultural facilities under construction, alternative films and even a live recording session.

Business for the Arts Awards — salutes outstanding businesses that leverage the arts for their innovative and creative success through an inspiring and entertaining annual awards luncheon attended by over 700 key business, cultural and civic leaders.


For information on CBCA membership, contact Susan Beyda, Membership and Communications Director at sbeyda@cbca.org.