6PM Arts & Culture Commission Meeting @ Golden City Hall

Meeting Agenda
Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6PM
Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
Send comments on any of the following topics to acc@cityofgolden.net
Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 6PM.

Arts and Culture Grants (p. 12 of the meeting packet)
The Commission will approve the following grants for 2026:

Miners Alley Performing Arts Center $75,000
General operating support
Foothills Art Center $75,000
General operating support
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum $75,000
General operating support
Colorado Environmental Film Festival $37,000
General operating support
Colorado Railroad Museum 2025 Award: $37,000
General operating support
Golden Concert Choir Scholarships and sight singing $5,000
Funding will be used for community outreach, the annual choir retreat, the annual board meeting, sight-reading classes, scholarships, technical support, recruitment, and appropriate pay for the director and accompanist.
Friends of Dinosaur Ridge New Exhibit Space $10,000
Funding will go toward two key initiatives. The first is essential maintenance and structural improvements at Triceratops Trail, including repainting and repairs to protective structures, roof maintenance on existing sheds, and general site improvements. The second is to support the 6th Annual Science Quiz Bowl, which brings together 24 high school teams from across the state for a day of spirited academic competition focused on STEM topics, hosted at Colorado School of Mines.
Stories Worth Telling Annual Festival $10,000
Funds will be used for the Stories Worth Telling Festival, held in Downtown Golden, which highlights stories of adventure, resilience, and community through the artwork of local, national, and international filmmakers and musicians.
Golden Makers Community Branding and digital outreach $5,500
Funding will support community branding, outreach, a digital outreach platform, instructor fees, tool and equipment rentals, materials, and insurance. It will also cover venue fees for a large community maker event, two additional smaller outreach events, a strategic planning session, and provide a seed fund for tools and mobile storage.
Shelton PTSA Audio and Projection System Upgrade $10,000
Funds will be used to upgrade the audio and projection system in the gym, the central hub for school assemblies, arts performances, and community events. These upgrades support Shelton’s commitment to a culture of belonging, strengthen its Arts Enrichment programs in choir and drama, and improve accessibility for all students, families, and community members
Golden Wellness Art programs to support MH and wellness $10,000
Funding will go towards expanding Community Art for All, a creative wellness program that brings Golden residents together through expressive arts, community exhibits, and inclusive workshops. The program provides free and low-cost opportunities for youth, adults, and seniors to engage in painting, clay work, journaling, and other creative practices designed to strengthen emotional well-being, self-expression, and community connection.
Shiny Spheres Art hunt 2026 $500
Funding will support the fifth year of the Shiny Sphere Search, which hides one handblown glass orb on weekdays and two on weekends throughout the month of September within the city limits of Golden. Clues and hints are posted to guide participants in their search, encouraging community engagement, exploration, and connection through this citywide art treasure hunt.

East Amenity Zone
A consultant will give a 30 minute presentation about "amenities" near the new City Hall.

Municipal Building art
The Commission put out a call for artwork proposals for the new City Hall. Two were chosen as finalists, and the City asked for public comment on Guiding Golden. The comments were not included in today's meeting packet, but a consultant will give a 30 minute presentation on the "Art Selection Finalist."

Staff Report (pp. 14-15 of the meeting packet)
City staff will report on various activities, including new art installations, videos that they're commissioning about the new art, artwork near the Golden Hotel, and America250/Colorado150 commemorations that will happen in 2026.