Resources
We offer a variety of resources for local artists in the Crested Butte and Gunnison areas,
including funding opportunities, partnership options, professional development, networking, and much, much more!
Opportunities
Projects and Grants
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Call for Artists: Flower Box Contest
Artists are invited to submit interest to partner with local businesses to design and install a temporary art display in the flower boxes associated with the local business. Click the link below for the full scope of the project.
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Flower Box Installation: Local Business
The Crested Butte Creative District is inviting Elk Ave businesses to transform their parklet flower boxes into public art this summer.
Businesses can enter a contest by creating (or collaborating with a local artist on) a display that fits the theme “Lower the Temperature” lighthearted, fun, and safe.
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Paragon Art Gallery Guest Artist Opportunity
Are you an artist who lives in Gunnison or Crested Butte? Please apply for the chance to exhibit your artwork at our gallery on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte! Being in the heart of beautiful downtown, we are wonderfully located with lots of daily foot traffic from locals and tourists alike.
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Artist Enrichment Grant
The Crested Butte Society advances its mission by redistributing revenues generated from the annual Arts Festival directly into our creative communities through the AEG fund. Grants range in size between $500-$5,000.
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Education & Enrichment
The Crested Butte Creative District regularly partners with the Crested Butte Community School to offer arts education and enrichment opportunities to students. If you are a teacher who would like to participate in these events, please email natalie@crestedbuttearts.org
Professional Development
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Business for Your Creative Arts
This engaging online workshop brings together experts in creativity and business who provide their wisdom to nurture your creative enterprises. Uncover the key strategies for thriving as a small business in the creative field and learn how your art can both a source of beauty and a foundation for financial prosperity.
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Colorado Small Business Development Center
The SBDC offers a rolling series of online workshops for small businesses to help them with common issues including marketing, contracting, starting a business, etc.
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Crested Butte Creative District Workshops
The Crested Butte Creative District offers a series of workshops during shoulder seasons focusing on topics relevant to local creative professionals. Our next workshop will focus on marketing and branding and will be held on May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm
Get Involved
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Commissioner Application
The Crested Butte Creative District is looking for new Commissioners to help shepherd the future of creative industry in Crested Butte!
