Developed by Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) in partnership with Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) and supported by the Boettcher Foundation, Colorado’s Local Arts Advocacy Field Guide is designed to empower local leaders, advocates, cultural organizations, artists, municipal staff, elected officials, business leaders, and community partners seeking to strengthen arts and culture in their communities. This workshop, led by CBCA Deputy Director Meredith Badler, will delve into the featured statewide case studies, conditions for success, and practical strategies to build public support, strengthen partnerships, and secure long-term investment in arts and culture on a neighborhood, municipal and regional level.
Where: The Collective (201 N Public Rd, Lafayette)
When: Monday, November 02nd | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
With: Meredith Badler (Deputy Director, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts)
Meredith Badler is the Deputy Director at Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA). Meredith oversees all of CBCA’s programs, major events, research and trainings. Meredith also stewards CBCA’s grassroots and direct advocacy for Colorado’s arts, culture and creative industries. Prior to CBCA, Meredith worked as a strategy consultant for the nonprofit sector at Corona Insights and in patron services for Curious Theatre Company. Meredith serves on the Board for Art Students League of Denver and the leadership team for the national Creative States Coalition. She has a background in theatre and improv comedy. She was recognized as a 40 Under 40 by Denver Business Journal in 2025.
| Workshop | |
| Member | $10.00 |
| Non-Member | $15.00 |