Our Story

BCAA acts as a catalyst to incubate, stimulate and sustain a thriving arts community in Boulder County.

To achieve this mission, BCAA:

• Ignites the interest in arts by promoting diverse art opportunities and supporting all performing, visual and emerging arts disciplines
• Nurtures the arts by coordinating collaboration among and between the art disciplines and offering continuing professional development to improve business competencies
• Fosters a culture of experimentation and innovation in all art forms.
• Grows the financial capacities of our organizations and expands their financial connections and opportunities for earned income
• Develops BCAA's capacities and strategies to respond to tomorrow's challenges

Over the years, we have expanded our programs and services and grant programs to include:

• An extensive membership benefits program offering employment opportunities notices, discounts on goods, services, classes, and performance tickets throughout the county
• Business of Art Workshops
• Fiscal Agency Sponsorship
• $1,000+ grants for individual and organization projects, and organization operating or equipment expenses
• $1,000 fellowships awarded each year in different disciplines
• A $1,000 award presented to one representational painter each year
• A $500 mini-grant program administered two times per year to help emerging individual artists and small arts organizations cover project or equipment costs
• And more! 

Please email info@bouldercountyarts.org to give us your feedback, thoughts, and suggestions.