DENVER CREATES SPEAKER SERIES
Opportunities to engage around current topics that spark cross-sector dialogue and collaboration related to the work of DENVER CREATES
Upcoming Events
State of Live – Economic Research Study of Denver’s Independent Live Sector
July 15, 2026 from 12 - 1 PM
VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we unveil Denver’s own regional economic impact report on the independent live entertainment sector. This launch connects our local work to the efforts of the National Independent Venues Association (NIVA), the organization leading national advocacy for independent venues and promoters. We’ll introduce the State of Live, the first comprehensive national economic research study examining independent venues, festivals, promoters and performing arts centers across all 50 states and Washington, DC. Learn how Denver Arts & Venues (DAV) and Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) are building on this research to strengthen and support independent live performance in Denver.
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Rethinking Audience Engagement – Data Insights with WolfBrown
August 13, 2026, from 10 AM - 2 PM
Denver Art Museum, Sturm Hall
Join Denver Arts & Venues for an inspiring half‑day deep dive into the future of audience engagement with renowned research leaders WolfBrown. You'll gain fresh national data insights, explore real‑world models from the Loyalty Labs initiative, and connect with peers across the region. After the morning presentation, enjoy a provided lunch and take part in guided small‑group discussions on topics that shape how communities connect with the arts. Your voice will help inform upcoming collaborative efforts across Denver’s cultural landscape.
Building Creative Futures – CAST Comes to Denver
November 9, 2026, from 3 - 5 PM
Clayton Early Learning Center
Join Denver Arts & Venues for an engaging DENVER CREATES Speaker Series event featuring Community Arts Stabilization Trust (CAST) and CAST CO—leaders in securing long‑term, affordable creative spaces for artists and cultural organizations. You’ll learn how their models are taking shape nationally and why Colorado is an important next step, including CAST Colorado’s current work with the Clayton Early Learning Center, a project now in their portfolio. After the presentations, enjoy a guided tour and open house of the Clayton campus. All are welcome to learn, connect, and imagine Denver’s creative future.
Past Events
DENVER CREATES: Digging Into the Data
November 19, 2025
Join Denver Arts & Venues and our data partners, Corona Insights and Civic Arts, for a deep dive into the data that informed Denver’s new cultural plan DENVER CREATES: A Collective Commitment to the Arts. Experts share how Denver residents feel about arts, culture and creativity and what we heard from our arts and cultural sector when asked about their hopes, challenges and priorities. Gain access to quantitative and qualitative data that can guide your community engagement and programming work, and learn how DENVER CREATES can inform your cultural sector work, too.