CELEBRATING OUR
DIVERSE COMMUNITY
The city of Aurora, Colorado, and the Aurora Cultural Arts District have forged a strong partnership in recent years, working together to promote and support the vibrant arts and culture scene in the area. The city’s Cultural Services department has been a critical catalyst in these efforts, providing resources and support to help local artists and cultural organizations thrive.
The Aurora Cultural Arts District, also known as ACAD, was established in 2009 with the goal of promoting and enhancing the cultural and artistic offerings in the city. The district encompasses a diverse range of arts organizations, including theaters, galleries, studios, and cultural centers, all located within a few blocks of each other in the 80010 zip code.
One of the key ways that the city and ACAD partner is through the provision of grants and funding opportunities. The city’s many departments offer a variety of grants and programs to support local artists and arts organizations, including the Aurora Arts Relief Fund, which was established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide emergency relief to artists and creatives in the area.
The city’s Cultural Services department has been instrumental in supporting these events and initiatives, providing logistical support, marketing assistance, and funding to help them succeed. Additionally, the department has worked to promote the arts in Aurora through public art projects, including murals and sculptures throughout the city.
By working together, the city and ACAD are helping to ensure that the arts remain an integral part of the community’s identity and a source of inspiration and creativity for years to come.
