Grants + Cultural Investments

Artist Frank Garza creates a series of murals inspired by hope, healing and transformation at the Denver Health Outpatient Behavioral Health Services with patients and staff | Urban Arts Fund: Engage - Photo by Lucia De Giovanni
 

GRANTS & CULTURAL INVESTMENTS

Arts, culture and creativity are integral to Denver's identity and vitality. A vibrant arts and culture landscape is both a key contributor to tourism and economic strength and fundamental to cultivating a sense of pride and belonging at a local level. 

Denver Arts & Venues (DAV) is dedicated to supporting Denver's creative landscape by providing grants and cultural investments for individuals and culture bearers, non- and for-profit businesses, community organizations and cultural districts. We invest in Denver's arts, creative and cultural communities because we know they make our city great and help our residents thrive. 

Artists and organizations that have built trust and connection in their communities are best positioned to create the right programs and steward relevant projects. One of the ways DAV is equipped to support the creative sector is by providing direct funding opportunities, which allows our reach to be both broader and deeper, led by and reflective of the creative community. 

We offer a variety of grants annually to support Denver's vibrant cultural community. Read on for more.