On Wednesday, Gov. Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced seven new Creative Districts across the state, including six rural communities. By certifying communities that boost jobs, incomes, and investments through arts and culture, the Colorado Creative Districts program strengthens local economies and community identities by ensuring that arts and culture remain a core pillar of community development.
“In Colorado, Creative Districts play an incredibly important role in supporting our thriving and growing arts and culture economy in Colorado. These seven new Creative Districts in Boulder County, Jefferson County, La Plata County, San Juan County, and Summit Counties will create jobs, strengthen local economies, and provide spaces for innovation and creativity to flourish across our state,” Polis said.
The new Creative Districts include: Estes Arts District, Evergreen Creative District, Ignacio Creative District, Lyons Creative District, North Boulder (NoBo) Art District, Silverthorne Creative District and Silverton Creative District…