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2026 Mayor's Awards

Denver Arts & Venues

This opportunity closed August 19, 2026. 5 similar opportunities are open right now.

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Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture Executive Summary Since 1986, the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture have honored the individuals and organizations making significant and lasting contributions to Denver’s creative scene. It’s our moment to spotlight artists and organizations whose work embodies our DENVER CREATES Commitments and fuels the vibrancy, diversity, and cultural brilliance of our city. Mayor’s Award for Access in Arts & Culture This award is presented to an individual or organization whose work expands access to arts and culture in Denver by advancing equity through practices that build diverse representation, reduce barriers to participation and/or strengthen neighborhood-based cultural initiatives, ensuring inclusivity and engagement for all Denver residents. Mayor’s Award for Community in Arts & Culture This award is presented to an individual or organization whose work strengthens Denver’s cultural community by amplifying artistic successes, fostering cross-sector collaborations, integrating artists into decision-making, and/or expanding leadership and education opportunities, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive arts ecosystem. Mayor’s Award for Economic Vitality in Arts & Culture This award is presented to an individual, organization or creative business whose work aims to strengthen Denver’s cultural sector by expanding affordable arts spaces, retaining local talent, and/or contributing to the economic vitality of our city, ensuring Denver remains a thriving hub for creativity. Eligibility: Mayor’s Vibrant Denver Award in Arts & Culture This award is presented to an individual or organization whose work exemplifies a Vibrant Denver with exceptional leadership, service, and vision and has significantly advanced the vibrancy and wellbeing of our city. This award honors those whose work strengthens community pride, creates community, expands opportunity, and helps shape a thriving future for all residents. Eligibility Awards are open to individuals, organizations or creative businesses who meet the following eligibility requirements:. Submissions close Aug 19, 2026.

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Closed
Deadline
August 19, 2026
First captured
July 8, 2026
Publisher reference
artsandvenues.submittable.com#360875

Eligibility: Mayor’s Vibrant Denver Award in Arts & Culture This award is presented to an individual or organization whose work exemplifies a Vibrant Denver with exceptional leadership, service, and vision and has significantly advanced the vibrancy and wellbeing of our city. This award honors those whose work strengthens community pride, creates community, expands opportunity, and helps shape a thriving future for all residents. Eligibility Awards are open to individuals, organizations or creative businesses who meet the following eligibility requirements

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