BCAC
Spotlight on Gratitude and Inspiration
/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 […]
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Celebrating 10 years of Excellence in Arts
/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 […]
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Step Through the Wardrobe with Platte Valley Theatre Arts
/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 — […]
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Getting Published – Unexpectedly – with Annita Rodgers
/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 […]
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Brighton’s Platte Valley Theatre Arts Awarded Grant to Highlight Japanese American Stories
/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 […]
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Artist of the Month: Keeley Morris
/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 […]
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Coming This Fall: Frankenstein
/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’ […]
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Fiber Arts Show: September 5th and 6th
/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 […]
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Getting Inspired with Terry Hagen
/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 […]
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Connecting to the Arts
/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 […]
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Ten Years of Excellence: Nominate Your Brighton Creative Heroes Today!
/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, […]
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ACCESS GRANTED: Artistic Expression Is for Everyone
/By Naomi Morrow When I was seven years old, I showed up on the first day of art class at school, excited and eager to create art, express myself, and […]
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Students Shine at Second Annual 27J District Art Show
/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 […]
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Artist of the Month: Gettin’ Molecular with Zachary Reece
/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, […]
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Welcome from the Chair: New Goals, New Mission, New Leadership
/By Kathryn LeDonne Happy World Art Day, and welcome to the first edition of our new monthly newsletter, The Creative Collaborator! We chose this title to emphasize BCAC’s commitment to […]
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ACCESS GRANTED: New Ways to Access Affordable Creative Resources
/By Naomi Morrow Wanting to nourish your creative spirit, heart, and mind by creating original art in a frugal, economically friendly, and sustainable way? Are you overwhelmed and discouraged by […]
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The Art of Leadership: Introducing BCAC’s 2025 Executive Committee
/By Lindy Olson Exciting changes are underway at BCAC! We’re proud to introduce the dedicated individuals who will be guiding our organization forward—an experienced team of officers whose fresh perspectives […]
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2024 Excellence in Arts Awards
/The Brighton Cultural Arts Commission is pleased to announce its 2024 Excellence in Arts Awards. Because of Brighton’s vibrant and growing cultural arts community, the Commission created the awards to […]
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Art with Impact: A Tribute to Brighton’s Inspiring Women
/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 […]
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Townsend Takes First Prize in Poetry Slam
/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 […]
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Rose Honored as Brighton Woman of Action
/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 […]
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Art Heals the Heart: Community, Hope, and Healing
/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 […]
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Historic Brighton at Founders Plaza Mural
/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 […]
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BCAC Reveals Exciting Mural Celebrating Brighton’s Rich Heritage and Future
/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 […]
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