Creative Industry Research & Policy

Denver is home to a thriving and growing creative scene and the College of Arts and Media is dedicated understanding to how music, art, and film impacts local, national, and international economies. CAM’s Creative Industries Research ensures that students are ready to enter a changing workforce and have an impact in the creative industry. CAM's work with policy makers confirms that investment in the arts will continue to contribute to economic growth

SELECT CREATIVE INDUSTRY STUDIES & RESEARCH

Denver has a rich and storied musical past, and is flush with talent and assets, from artists and venues to festivals and promoters – many recognized nationally and internationally. In an effort to help foster continued, sustainable growth as a music city and the broader creative community driving it, Denver Arts & Venues in partnership with CU Denver has released:

Denver Music Strategy

CAM CREATIVE INDUSTRY RESEARCH IN THE NEWS

5280 Magazine Cover Story: Denver's Live Music Scene Is Better Than Ever

“Having a thriving music scene isn’t just important because it’s an economic driver,” [Michael Seman] says. “It’s important because a healthy music scene attracts innovators. Cities should treat their music scenes like their tech clusters.”