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The Creative District

The Longmont Creative District is where art, culture, and community come together. Launched through Colorado Creative Industries’ statewide program, our district has been officially recognized since 2014 as one of the state’s Certified Creative Districts. Longmont is on the map as a hub for creativity, local talent, and cultural experiences that spark joy and drive community pride. A big thank you to Colorado Creative Industries and all our downtown partners who help make it happen!

What are the goals and objectives of the Longmont Creative District?

Develop Longmont as a destination for arts, culture, and creative enterprises.
Foster equitable economic vitality by supporting creative businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists.
Strengthen placemaking efforts by enhancing public spaces with art celebrating culture and strengthening our community.
Expand arts education and community engagement across creative sectors.
Improve connectivity and accessibility within the district to support visitors and residents.

What Does a Creative District Do?

  • Invite artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs to put down roots
  • Boost community pride and economic vitality
  • Create lively hubs where culture and business thrive together
  • Make downtown a more inspiring place to live, work, and visit
  • Revitalize and add beauty to shared spaces
  • Celebrate what makes each community unique
  • Showcase arts, culture, and local experiences

The Colorado Creative Districts program certifies communities that contribute 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.

Colorado Creative Districts attract artists and creative entrepreneurs to a community, infusing new energy and innovation, which in turn enhances the economic and civic capital of the community. Districts also serve as a focal point for celebrating and strengthening a community’s unique identity, becoming a space to showcase cultural and artistic organizations and events, and contribute to the development of healthy communities.

Creative District Events 

Explore Our Public Art Map

2011

The Longmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) worked with the community to create and adopt the Longmont Arts & Entertainment District Strategic Action Plan. The plan was later integrated in the Downtown Longmont Master Plan of Development in 2017.