Certified Creative Arts District
It’s official.
The Estes Arts District is now a certified Colorado Creative District.
Today we celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony alongside the Estes Chamber of Commerce, where Mayor Gary Hall presented the official proclamation. It was an inspiring moment for our creative community and a proud day for the Estes Valley.
This recognition comes after years of vision, collaboration, and a rigorous state evaluation. With this certification, the Estes Arts District now holds statewide recognition along with new resources, branding, and responsibilities as an accredited Creative District.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone possible. The future of art, music, and culture in Estes Park is brighter than ever.
December 6, 2025
The Estes Arts District is now a certified Colorado Creative District.
Today we celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony alongside the Estes Chamber of Commerce, where Mayor Gary Hall presented the official proclamation. It was an inspiring moment for our creative community and a proud day for the Estes Valley.
This recognition comes after years of vision, collaboration, and a rigorous state evaluation. With this certification, the Estes Arts District now holds statewide recognition along with new resources, branding, and responsibilities as an accredited Creative District.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone possible. The future of art, music, and culture in Estes Park is brighter than ever.
December 6, 2025
Welcome!
We will continue to update you on our progress though the year.
We will continue to update you on our progress though the year.
Things to Ponder and Build on...
We encourage input from all who want to see more creative efforts developed for the betterment of our community and drive economic growth for our local arts and culture. You can help make the experience successful by joining and showing your support.
Estes Art District Goals
Colorado Creative Industries Designation
A big goal for 2025 is to obtain CCI Designation as a Certified Arts District. This would give Estes Park the recognition and benefits that come with this designation. We will be one of the unique arts communities that contributes to our state’s economy through creativity, culture, and the arts. The program’s goal is to help communities increase jobs, incomes, and investments in creative places.
We would love to get letters of support.
Creative District Certification approved - Oct 14th, 2025, YAY!
We would love to get letters of support.
Creative District Certification approved - Oct 14th, 2025, YAY!
The Estes Arts District was involved in developing an Arts Master Plan for the Town of Estes Park.
We feel it is essential to organize a collaborative group of arts organizations to assist in the development of these issues, which will strengthen our ability to successfully achieve these goals. “The health and growth of the arts in Estes Park depends on the collaboration of all its parts."