Mission & Goals

mission & goals

In July 2010, Colorado’s new Creative Industries Division merged the former Council on the Arts, Office of Film, Television and Media, and Art in Public Places program to capitalize on the immense potential for our creative sector to drive economic growth in Colorado. Part of the state Office of Economic Development, Colorado Creative Industries sees a future where Colorado is a premiere “Creative Economy” with a strong brand identity, a Top 10 reputation, and significant and sustained investment in the creative sector, and where Creative entrepreneurs and enterprises will flourish and we will “grow our own” creative workforce.

Based on the 2008 Creative Economy Study and input from the Creative Economy Advisory Panel, the Division has established a strategic plan to serve as a roadmap for the next four years. The plan identifies outcomes, strategies and implementation activities that will result in educational advancement, economic growth and improved quality of life in Colorado.

Mission
To promote, support and expand the creative industries to drive Colorado’s economy, grow jobs and enhance our quality of life.

Objectives – how will we know we have made a difference?

Non-profit and for-profit creative businesses, artists and creative entrepreneurs will have increased access to financial support, skill development and professional networking.
Colorado will be recognized as a premier creative hub—a home for world-class creative businesses, productions and experiences.
Opportunities for arts learning and creativity skills development will be available to Colorado youth to help them succeed in school and to be better prepared to enter the workforce.
Local governments and coalitions will expand professional and financial support for creative businesses and cultural and artistic programs in their communities.
All Coloradans will have access to creative environments and experiences.
Colorado’s unique cultural heritage will be preserved and promoted.

Program Priorities – what will be the focus for our programs and budget?

Increase access to direct financial support for creatives.
Create and expand professional development and networking opportunities for creatives.
Promote Colorado as a premier creative hub.
Increase access to arts and creativity skills in preschool through college education and workforce development.
Stimulate increased support for creatives by local governments and coalitions.

Colorado Creative Industries A Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
1625 Broadway, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202.. t: 303.892.3802.. f: 303.892.3848 coloarts@state.co.us