DENVER CREATES
A Collective Commitment to the Arts
DENVER CREATES: A Collective Commitment to the Arts is the city's roadmap for a thriving arts and culture ecosystem. Grounded in research and driven by community voices, this roadmap outlines three key commitments: broadening access, cultivating the cultural community and supporting the economic vitality of Denver’s creative sector.
DENVER CREATES sets the stage for an inclusive, dynamic arts and culture landscape. This initiative calls on all of us – artists, organizations, leaders and residents – to join in a continuous effort to co-create a more vibrant and equitable creative environment.
This is our collective invitation to shape Denver’s artistic and cultural landscape together.
A CITY IN FULL COLOR
This is Denver – where civic investment fuels arts and culture.
Throughout history, arts and culture have been the universal language of the people – speaking directly to our shared humanity, spanning age, race and culture. A strong civic infrastructure for arts and culture is a promise to the community that also speaks volumes to the rest of the world. That promise is alive and thriving in Denver.
From murals on buildings to music in parks, creativity pulses through the streets and open spaces of Denver. Arts and culture are at the heart of who we are as Denverites – driving the economy, sparking civic pride, deepening lifelong learning and inspiring change. Creativity weaves Denver’s unique neighborhoods together and enriches daily life for all of us.
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Community Impact: Residents overwhelmingly believe arts and culture create active, unique neighborhoods (87%), attract tourism (86%) and improve quality of life (84%).
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City Identity: Nearly three-quarters (73%) of Denver residents view the city as an “arts town,” highlighting the cultural sector’s integral role in Denver’s identity.
With collective support and steadfast dedication, Denver aims to shape our cultural legacy for future generations so that we’re not just supporting a more creative city – we're drafting a collaborative masterwork of arts and culture.
