Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

Background Statement

Thanks to forward-thinking citizens, what was merely a heritage museum expanded to become a multidisciplinary organization that is now a model for arts centers across the nation. Dedicated on July 4, 1976, the Arvada Center welcomed nearly 12,000 people our first year. We now rank among the top ten most attended cultural organizations in metro Denver and are one of the leading employers of creative people in Colorado. Through our diversity of programming, continuous commitment to the underserved, and nationally recognized services for individuals with disabilities and varying needs, the Arvada Center serves more than 300,000 visitors annually. With nearly half of our patrons coming from outside Arvada and surrounding Jefferson County, our influence now extends far beyond our name. The Arvada Center is celebrating our 49th season dedicated to enriching, inspiring, and educating all ages.