Arts Initiatives Thrive Nationally and Internationally

Across the US and internationally, organizations and individuals are being recognized for their contributions to the arts and their communities. In Colorado, the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts honored 12 companies and individuals for supporting cultural opportunities and economic development. Montana's Zootown Arts Community Center is bringing free arts education to rural schools through its ZACC Tracks program. In Oklahoma City, a mural program empowers teens with artistic skills and life lessons. Internationally, India's Renaissance 2025 performing arts festival highlighted diverse dance forms and the importance of storytelling. These examples illustrate a broader movement to foster creativity, access, and community empowerment through the arts.