Business of Arts Workshops

Pre-registration is highly recommended to reserve your space and workshop materials. Click the workshop title below to register online, or contact the BCAA office.

Monday, July 20, 2026, 11:30am

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.

Monday, August 17, 2026, 11:30am

Kathy Beekman will share her insight on how to stay focused, motivated, and moving forward on your creative goals.

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 5:30pm

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.

Past Workshops

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Colorado makes economic history for artists and creatives! Signed into law in Colorado on June 03rd 2026, the Artist Company Act is the first legal structure in the United States built specifically for how artists work. Learn more about what this new business model means for artists and creatives at the A-Corp Info Session with Yancey Strickler, Meredith Badler, Dave Ratner, and Lauren Click.

Friday, June 26, 2026

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.

Monday, June 8, 2026

This workshop will complement the exhibit "Black Futures in Art - Genome Speaks What Erasure Cannot Silence" by offering a candid look at what it takes to move beyond individual practice into building sustainable, values-driven creative ecosystems—grounded in lived experience rather than theory.

Monday, June 1, 2026

There have been some exciting recent developments in Colorado to align priorities and build momentum at the state legislature. Presented by Meredith Badler (Deputy Director, CBCA), this workshop will provide an overview of that progress and Colorado’s Arts Policy Framework, an intentional and inclusive advocacy voice and roadmap for Colorado’s arts & culture sector.

Friday, May 29, 2026

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.

Friday, April 24, 2026

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.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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 later that week at the Boulder Arts Blueprint Launch Party!

Monday, March 2, 2026

Creative Director of Phamaly Theatre Company, Ben Ranaan, will provide actionable strategies for increasing inclusivity and accessibility in the arts.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Boulder Office of Arts and Culture and Boulder County Arts Alliance will be co-hosting a summit addressing your frequently asked questions. Kristen Davidson, PhD (Consultant for Funding and Strategic Partnerships for Music, Education, & Health Orgs) will also be answering questions related to individual donors and corporate sponsorships!

Monday, January 26, 2026

Join us for a workshop with Kathy Beekman at The Collective in Lafayette where she will share her method for bookkeeping as a professional artist.