BRECKENRIDGE – BRECKCREATE & ARTS DISTRICT
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One-acre campus in downtown Breckenridge
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Located within the Town’s Local and National Register Historic District; includes nearly two dozen historic buildings
Competition among Colorado’s mountain resort communities can be fierce, especially when it comes to attracting summer tourists. In recent years, the Town of Breckenridge has used the arts and other cultural attractions as the centerpiece of its economic development strategy. Breckenridge Creative Arts, or BreckCreate, is a non-profit organization created by the Town of Breckenridge in 2014 to manage the Town’s arts and culture program, including the Breckenridge Arts District, a recently certified Creative District. This one-acre district supports a range of arts and culture activities, set against the backdrop of a number of notable historic buildings restored over nearly a decade, in part through grants from the State Historical Fund. The town’s rich local history is one of the major themes that guides programing, exhibits, and other activities that take place in the Arts District.
Together, historic preservation and the arts have created a unique setting for visitors and locals alike to learn about the town’s history while enjoying a wide range of arts and culture offerings. Repurposed buildings include the Fuqua Livery Stable, an old stable now studio space for local artists, and the Tin Shop, an old workshop now available as studio live/work space for visiting artists.
“It’s so amazing to work for a town council that believes in a vision like this. They understand the importance of historic preservation for having a vibrant downtown, and in making our Main Street a unique place to support cultural arts.” – Jenn Cram, Breckenridge Arts District Manager