Welcome to the Boulder County Arts Alliance (BCAA) website providing information and resources for and about the artists and cultural organizations of Boulder County. Since 1966, BCAA acts as a catalyst to incubate, stimulate and sustain a thriving arts community in Boulder County. BCAA commits to championing policies and practices of cultural equity that empower a just, inclusive and equitable Boulder County for all.
We are now accepting applications for the following opportunities:

Boulder Arts Week is April 03rd - April 12th! Events can be submitted directly through the BCAA calendar form or on the Boulder Arts Week website, these are connected. If you have an event taking place in the City of Boulder during this week, we encourage you to submit


Workshops, Panels and Events


Art Abandonment - Community Crafting for the Boulder Arts Blueprint Launch Party

Join us for an afternoon of crafting! BCAA is hosting a crafting session for the community to create mini pieces of art, which will be abandoned at the Boulder Arts Blueprint Launch Party! Please note: Art Abandoment Crafting and the Blueprint Launch Party take place on separate days and are separate events.  

Where: Boulder County Arts Alliance | 2400 28th St, Boulder

When: Wednesday, April 08 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

With: Charlotte LaSasso (BCAA Executive Director) and Maggie Saunders (BCAA Programs Coordinator)

Free

Register Online


BCAA Business of Arts: Felder Improv Workshop

Crazy times call for artists and leaders prepared to think flexibly and outside the box. Strengthen your ability to communicate, lead, and collaborate in this experiential and welcoming improv workshop. Part of a series called Embracing [Musical] Space, this session guides participants through movement exercises, word association games, and group composition to empower their voices, leadership, collaborative ability, and creativity.

Where: Mi Chantli - Art and Movement Sanctuary | 1750 30th St, Boulder

When: Friday, April 24 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

With: Nicholas Felder

$10 for BCAA Members, $15 for nonmembers.

Register Online


Tax Trivia for Artists

Join BCAA's treasurer, Matthew Clifford, for a gamified workshop on tax filing as an artist. Scheduled to take place the week after the tax filing extension deadline, Tax Trivia will offer continued momentum for the artist who already feels organized with their taxes, while offering clarity and motivation for the artist who is still fine tuning their tax filing approach.

When: Thursday, September 24 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Where: NoBo Arts District - Bus Stop Gallery | 4896 Broadway, Boulder

With: Matthew Clifford, BCAA's Board Treasurer

$10 for BCAA Members. $15 for Nonmembers.

Register Online


Past Workshops, Panels and Events


Access and Inclusion Strategies in the Arts

Join BCAA as we welcome back Ben Ranaan, Creative Director of Phamaly Theatre Company, who will provide actionable strategies that can help

artists and cultural organizations develop their inclusivity and accessibility.

When: Monday, March 02 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: The Collective Community Arts Center | 201 N Public Rd, Lafayette

$10 for BCAA Members, $15 for nonmembers.


Workshop and Panel Recordings

 

BCAA is grateful for the support of the citizens of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.

SCFD

BCAA is proud to be sponsored in part by City of Lafayette Arts and Cultural Resources Department

Colorado Creative Industries

Many thanks to the City of Boulder Office of Arts + Culture for their sponsorship.

City of Boulder Office of Arts + Culture

BCAA is appreciative of the generosity of the Community Foundation Serving Boulder County.

Community Foundation Serving Boulder County

Sponsored by the University of Colorado Office of Outreach and Engagement

City of Boulder Office of Arts + Culture

Colorado Creative Industries

BCAA is proud to be sponsored in part by Colorado Creative Industries

Colorado Creative Industries