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Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA) is a pro bono legal referral service connecting artists, performers, cultural organizations and creative business to volunteer attorneys. CAFTA also offers educational presentations, webinars, consultation clinics and resources.

Learn more here about the referral process and access educational materials.

The Colorado Music Industry Alliance aims to unite musicians, artists, venues, radio stations, and other music communities working towards raising the profile of Colorado’s music industry, so that we may use our collective power to achieve concrete results.

Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) believes in the power of creativity to inspire human connections, create social change, and support economic vibrancy throughout Colorado. We focus on strengthening the vitality of visual, performing, and literary arts through promotion, resources, and funding opportunities.

Our mission is to promote, support and expand the creative industries to drive Colorado’s economy, grow jobs and enhance our quality of life. The creative economy subgroups are design, film and media, literary and publishing, performing arts, visual arts and design, and heritage.

A comprehensive list of business resources for funding and grants, best practices, a database of spaces for artists, and discipline specific music industry connections. Their mission is to advance Downtown Fort Collins as an arts and creative hub

FC Public Media offers skill building opportunities, equipment, and production resources that support a variety of video and audio productions to meet our community’s needs for news, information, and entertainment.   

Join FC Public Media and you'll gain access to: 

• An adaptable, spacious studio
• State-of-the-art gear for video, photography, audio, and podcasts
• Software suites for video, audio, and photography editing
• Hands-on training and classes for all skill levels
• The FC Public Media creative community 

With FC Public Media you can explore a current interest or find a new one. You can produce and edit your own programming, delve into still photography, create social media, launch a podcast, and more. 

The Larimer SBDC is proud to serve entrepreneurs and small businesses since 1987. We are one of 14 centers across Colorado and help from idea stage to succession planning. Small businesses are the heart of our communities, and we're happy to play our part to support their education and growth. They offer free business advising, free/low cost workshops and business networking events.

Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, the Music District is a dynamic gathering hub, workspace, and creative playground for contemporary musicians and members of the Northern Colorado music industry to create, connect, and level up. 

The Music District Membership is designed for musicians and music industry professionals, with full access to our multi-building campus during operating hours. This includes rehearsal space, gear, software, drop-in workspace, social/connection opportunities, and more.  

Membership also includes access to all Music District programs, resources, opportunities to connect with other members and the wider music community, and ongoing artistic and career feedback from industry professionals.