BCAC BCAC’s Day Out at the Denver Zoo February 25, 2026 by admin 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 […] Read more » BCAC Brighton Cultural Arts Commission Denver Zoo Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
BCAC Tips for the Reading Life December 19, 2025 by admin BCAC is thrilled to welcome guest contributor Matthew Galloway, a buyer for Anythink Libraries! Matthew curates books, DVDs, and digital content with an eye on what readers are craving right now—so he knows the trends, the breakout authors, and the genres you won’t want to miss. This month, he’s sharing recommendations to jump-start your reading […] Read more » Anythink Brighton Anythink Library Brighton Brighton Cultural Arts Commission
BCAC PVTA Looks Back on Extraordinary 2025 December 18, 2025 by admin 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 […] Read more » Armory Performing Arts Center BCAC Brighton Cultural Arts Commission Brighton First Presbyterian Church City of Brighton Platte Valley Theatre Arts SCFD
BCAC Spotlight on Gratitude and Inspiration November 26, 2025 by admin 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 […] Read more » BCAC Brighton Cultural Arts Commission Spotlight on Gratitude and Inspiration
BCAC Celebrating 10 years of Excellence in Arts October 31, 2025 by Natalie Beck 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 […] Read more » BCAC Brighton Cultural Arts Commission Brighton Excellence in Arts Awards City of Brighton Excellence in Arts
BCAC Step Through the Wardrobe with Platte Valley Theatre Arts October 27, 2025 by admin By Kelly Van Oosbree This fall, Platte Valley Theatre Arts invites audiences of all ages to rediscover the magic of Narnia with The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe — a playful, two-person version of C.S. Lewis’s timeless tale, dramatized by Le Clanché du Rand. In this inventive production, actors Rachel Graham and Carter Edward […] Read more » Armory Performing Arts Center Brighton Brighton Cultural Arts Commission Platte Valley Theater Players The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
BCAC Getting Published – Unexpectedly – with Annita Rodgers October 23, 2025 by admin 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 […] Read more » Anitta Rodgers Artist of the Month BCAC Brighton Cultural Arts Commission Shadows of the Past
BCAC Brighton’s Platte Valley Theatre Arts Awarded Grant to Highlight Japanese American Stories September 29, 2025 by admin By Kelly Van Oosbree Platte Valley Theatre Arts (PVTA) has received a grant from Arts Midwest, funded through the National Endowment for the Arts, to launch a wide-ranging community initiative exploring the history and legacy of Japanese Americans. The project feels especially relevant in Brighton, where many Japanese American families resettled after WWII and helped […] Read more » Anythink Brighton Brighton Cultural Arts Commission Julie Otsuka National Endowment for the Arts Platte Valley Theatre Arts PVTA When the Emperor was Divine
BCAC Getting Inspired with Terry Hagen August 20, 2025 by admin Terry Hagen never set out to become an artist—in fact, she had no formal training and no prior experience before picking up a brush. What began as a step outside her comfort zone quickly became a rewarding and personal journey of discovery. For Terry, art isn’t about accolades or recognition; it’s about the joy of […] Read more » Brighton Brighton Artists Brighton Cultural Arts Commission Main Street Creatives Main Street Gallery Terry Hagan
BCAC Students Shine at Second Annual 27J District Art Show May 21, 2025 by admin 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, […] Read more » 27 District Art 27J District 27J District Art Show BCAC BCAC’s Public Art Committee Brighton Artist Brighton Cultural Arts Commission City of Brighton City of Brighton Creative Community SCFD