The Creative and Cultural Economy

"There are several ways you can establish a presence in a location," Jones said. "One is by buying a lot of advertising space. The other is by becoming involved in significant community endeavors."

The county also earned an A for overall "vibrancy and vitality," and was No. 8 in terms of "arts, culture and employment in the ‘creative class,’" the Colorado College researchers determined.

Area artists will soon offer a series of instructional programs designed to enhance the visibility of their work while demonstrating the methods of producing their artistic specialties. "For artists to achieve their potential, they must be seen by as many people as possible,"

Rich Florida has taken a lot of crap from the academic community for the theory he vetted in his best-seller, The Rise of the Creative Class. To summarize, Dr. Florida says that a city’s predisposition…

What’s Happening Outside? Serviceberries, chokecherries bloom Migrants return Marmots awake from hibernation The common blue is one of the earliest butterflies of spring Morels grow on leafy forest floors Listen for the trills of toads…

The site is updated regularly with information about upcoming events sponsored mostly by nonprofit groups, which differentiates it from the various arts and entertainment publications already out there.

‘‘It’s one of the premiere wildlife film festivals in the world, and there’s really only a few, so it’s a big deal for us,”

"Enhancing the cultural scene in Denver improves the quality of life for citizens. That’s one of our primary goals. As an accessory benefit, [the arts] make this city more attractive to creative workers and the companies that employ them. Galleries and music venues aren’t the only reason a company would open an office here, but they play a role.

The University of Montana School of Fine Arts serves as the flagship for the arts in the State of Montana. Committed to quality education, the School offers a full complement of undergraduate and graduate degrees…

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