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Colorado Arts Center Inc. (CACI) is an
organization devoted to the advancement
of Denver as the creative capitol of the
west. The arts center is still in a fairly early
phase due to its debut as an organization
in 2008. CACI was developed because
of the Task Force on Creative Spaces
in 2006. Now, the arts center is moving
forward with their efforts in trying to gain
a large space to provide for local and
national artists. Whether creating is one’s
hobby or career the arts center will be
here to provide them with everything they
need.
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“The mission of the Colorado Arts Center is to increase the profile of Denver and surrounding areas as a cohesive cultural arts community by supporting personal and professional development of artists”
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CACi was developed due to a movement that took
place in 2006 called the Task Force on Creative Spaces.
The Task Force was started by Denvers mayor John
Hickenlooper in order to push the art scene within the
city of Denver. John Hickenlooper realized that Denver is
going through a cultural renaissance and wanted to make
sure the city was ready to support such an experience.
The easiest way to support an expansive movement like
said “renaissance” is to generate affordable, suitable,
permanent and sustainable creative space in the city
itself. The Task Force on Creative Spaces reached it’s
final step eleven months after its birth with the report,
“Space Matters”. Now, the cultural scene has reached a
new point with Colorado Arts Center Inc.
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At this point in time the Colorado Arts Center is
advancing as best they can from the Task Force on
Creative spaces. The main concern is this creative
space and the idea that the city needs to understand the
importance of the spaces. CACi has been working around
the clock to raise awareness within the city of Denver
just like the movement in 2006 but now is the time for
progression. This next step is the first step toward a major
regional arts facility which will bring forth vast amounts
of benefits to the city and the creative culture that is
dwelling within it. In 2008 the Colorado Council on the Arts
commissioned a survey of Colorado’s creative economy
which ended with results showing that Denver is ready
to proceed with the final stage in developing the creative
capitol of the west.
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what does CACi have to offer?what does CACi have to offer?
what does CACi have to offer?
what does CACi have to offer?
The Colorado Arts Center is hoping to bring various
new elements to Denver with the opening of new
creative space but not only creative space will be
offered. With the opening of an arts facility like CACi
there will be a whole new sense of community created
within the city, a community that anybody can become
a part of whether you’re just beginning as an artist or
you’re experienced in the field and maybe even have
gallery openings. The mixed levels of artists allows for
great things to happen like inspiration and instruction
from artist to artist. On the topic of instruction the
arts center also plans to hold educational meetings
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covering all ages of artists. Having such a large creative
atmosphere will create an easy way to engage learners into
the artistic process while allowing them to be surrounded
by various other forms of art resulting in endless inspiration
and non-stop growth as an artist. On the other side of the
learning aspect the arts center will present artists with
low cost studios and recording studios to produce the best
work they can. Also, the idea of large gallery openings
has been a big part of the arts center since day one, galleries
that would allow fellow artists to gain inspiration and even
network, possibly creating some sort of a collaboration.
These large galleries along with the arts center in general will
bring new jobs to the table as well, this allowing artists to
no longer be the “starving artist” while still working in full
production. CACi is dedicated to the advancement of
the artist in Colorado and will stop at no cost to develop
the creative side of Denver, Colorado.
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CACi hopes to accomplish many things, here’s a few ideas
For starters, the Colorado Arts Center is
looking forward to creating an organized
network of resources, artists and
organizations. This goal is intended to
strengthen the community aspect of the
arts center, every community needs a solid
foundation. Also the arts center is hoping to
facilitate a range of professional and
educational opportunities for artists of all
disciplines and skill levels. One of CACi’s
main goal is to give everyone an equal
chance to excel as an artist. This idea
can be reached through proper education
opportunities for beginning artists. For
the more experienced artist is when
CACi will push them into opening galleries
and networking with fellow artists on a
professional level. The top priority
of the Colorado Arts Center is to create
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“facilitate a range of professional and educational opportunities for artists of all disciplines and skill levels”
and maintain a major regional arts center that will
realize Denver’s vision as the “Creative Capitol of
the West”. It was proven in 2008 that Denver is ready
to move on in a progressive fashion toward being one
of the biggest creative outlets in the country right now.
CACi hopes to achieve this by giving the artists who
are ready to move forward a creative atmosphere that
makes it possible. Sooner than later Denver’s creative
vision will be a reality and that is what the Colorado
Arts Center is here to do.
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CACi offers several ways for the general
public to help out with the mission toward an
arts center in the city of Denver. Memberships
are the most beneficial form of contribution,
by becoming a member you’re added to a list
of people who receive inside information on
upcoming galleries as well as discounts for
such galleries. Another way to help us out is to
become a volunteer. We’re always looking for
people to help out at held events and sponsored
galleries. The most common form of contribution
is donations from people who are just as
enthusiastic as we are toward an arts center. If
you’re interested in donations or memberships
please visit our web site.
www.coloradoartscenter.org
all help is needed to reach our goal
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