Certified Creative Districts

Thirty Colorado communities brimming with galleries, artists in residence and special arts events have recently been designated official state Creative Districts, including Denver's Art District on Santa Fe, Corazón de Trinidad, North Fork Valley, Pueblo, Ridgway, Salida and Telluride.

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Two people ride cruiser bikes along a street lined with cars and pedestrians walking by shops. The town's "S" for Salida can be seen chalked in white on the side of hill at the end of the street — Downtown Salida, Nathan Billow

We look straight up at a lamppost with a sign that says "Union Avenue Historic District." The building behind is a white-stone marvel with wrought-iron details. — Pueblo

Telluride's main street is lined with Victorian-era brick and wood buildings with a multitude of colored awnings. Pedestrians browse the shops — Telluride Creative District

A green metal sign that says "Greeley" welcomes visitors to the downtown shopping area, which is decorated with flower beds, colorful lightposts and benches. — Downtown Greeley

Tables under red umbrellas line a street with cafes and potted planters — The Cafe on Trinidad's Main Street

There's likely to be a creative district near most Colorado destinations, so check out their calendars of events, their charming walking districts and creative spirits.

The communities chosen all have unique stories and identities, including historical tales, personalities who have lived there, artful streetscapes and creative events and festivals — all with arts and creative industries as a key theme.

Certified Colorado Creative Districts

Creative District Beyond the Gallery Videos

Greeley Creative District: Performance Artist Armando Silva
40 West Arts District: Metal Artist Wendy Scheck
Downtown Longmont Creative District: Dance Teacher Louise Leise
Downtown Colorado Springs Creative District: Food & Craft Coffee with Russ Ware

Learn more about the Colorado Certified Creative Districts program.

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