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Join us for a wonderfully inspiring day at the Denver Zoo, where artists are encouraged to wander,observe, and create. This is an invitation to get curious, try something new, and step beyond the familiarallowing the animals, environment, and shared human experience to inspire fresh work that is both deeply personal and expressive of your unique […]

By Kelly Van Oosbree 2025 was an extraordinary year for Platte Valley Theatre Arts and Platte Valley Youth Theatre—one filled with vibrant storytelling, community connection, and artistic growth. Our year began with two joyful PVYT productions, Finding Nemo Kids and Seussical Jr., featuring 60 youth performers and many more working behind the scenes. These visually […]

As the days get shorter and colder, and as 2025 gently winds down, we take a moment to shine a spotlight on what fills our local artists’ hearts with gratitude and inspiration. In this compilation, we hear from a talented group of creators who share their sincere thanks for the community’s support and the many […]

On October 2nd, the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission (BCAC) proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Excellence in Arts Awards–a decade of honoring and acknowledging the incredible artists who inspire creativity, connection, and culture in Brighton and beyond. Over the past ten years, this event has recognized outstanding contributors in categories such as Master in […]

Annita Rodgers, BCAC’s October Artist of the Month, never planned to become a published author. But at age 83, with encouragement from her husband and daughter, she found the strength to share her family’s extraordinary story. Her book, Shadows of the Past, begins with the shocking WWII memoirs of her German SS officer father, Hans […]

Keeley Morris is our Artist of the Month BCAC – How long have you been photographing? Keeley – I’ve always been the person with a camera in hand—whether it was a disposable, an old floppy-disk digital, or a point-and-shoot. About four years ago during COVID, I bought my first “real” camera, a Nikon D5100, from […]

Hello friends,I’m Kelly Van Oosbree, Artistic Director for Platte Valley Theatre Arts — the only communitytheatre in Brighton, CO. I am thrilled to invite you to Platte Valley Theatre Arts’ upcomingproduction of Frankenstein by Nick Dear, running October 10–19 at The Armory Performing Arts Center in downtown Brighton. This is such an exciting piece of […]

By Deb McLachlan The Brighton Fiber Arts group will once again hold their annual Fiber Arts Show, sponsored by Brighton Cultural Arts Connection, at The Armory Performing Arts Center on September 5th and 6th, 2025. The show will run each day from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, and there is no charge for admission. An […]

People participate in various organizations and communities to be part of something larger than themselves. The arts community in particular helps people connect to each other, to themselves, and even to some higher power or spiritual energy. The arts enrich the quality of life within a community, and connected communities tend to produce more art.  […]

Have you ever wished for a meaningful way to celebrate the creative heroes in your life? Maybe you know a gifted local performer, an inspiring author, or a passionate teacher, artist, or musician who opens doors for others through the arts. Or perhaps someone you admire has sparked cultural pride and community spirit through their […]

Note: Students’ names are omitted for their privacy and safety. The Al Lesser Building at Riverdale Regional Park teemed with life, beauty, and artistic spirit as Brighton Cultural Arts Connection and 27J Schools partnered last month to celebrate student artwork from 16 schools within the district.  On April 18th and 19th, over 800 people–students, parents, […]

Zachary Reece is our Artist of the Month This month, we’re thrilled to feature the ever-curious and adventurous Zachary Reece as our Artist of the Month. A mostly self-taught creative, Zachary explores many artistic mediums, but pointillism—a method in which the artist forms images from small dots—is his preferred choice of expression. For him, this […]

By Robin Kring and Lindy Olson BRIGHTON, CO (June 13, 2024) — You may have noticed the most recent addition to Brighton’s public art displays: a beautiful mural on the north-facing exterior wall of the H&R Block building at 66 S. Main St. in downtown Brighton. The mural, entitled Women of Inspiration, was commissioned by […]

THORNTON, CO (April 27, 2024) — Elena Guerrero Townsend, local poet and member of the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission, took first place in a poetry slam sponsored by Anythink Library on April 27, 2024. Hosted by Adams County Poet Laureate Kerrie Joy, the contest was held in honor of National Poetry Month. It was a […]

BRIGHTON, CO (March 28, 2024) – The Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau has selected Brighton Cultural Arts Commission (BCAC) President Wilma Rose as one of its 2024 Brighton Women of Action. The Chamber defines a Woman of Action as “an individual who embodies resilience, leadership, and compassion, actively working to effect positive […]

by Lindy L. Olson BRIGHTON, CO (February 9, 2024) – Approximately 70 residents of Brighton and surrounding areas gathered at the Alli Event Center for a hands-on art therapy experience celebrating the themes of community, hope, and healing. Sponsored by Brighton Cultural Arts Commission (BCAC), the event kicked off the BCAC 2024 #PassportToArts program. Guest […]

The Mural created by artist, Hans Joseph Geist, was dedicated on September 30, 2023, and is a project of the Brighton Cultural and Arts Commission. It has been made possible with funding from the SCFD and Brighton Lodging Tax Grants. It is located in Founders Plaza, at Bridge St. and Main St., in Brighton, Colo., […]

Brighton, August 30, 2023 The Brighton Cultural Arts Commission is thrilled to announce the selection of renowned artist Hans Joseph Geist to create a captivating mural that will showcase Brighton’s past and future at Founders Plaza. This project aims to engage and unite the community while promoting the appreciation of art and culture. Painting of […]