Center for Creativity

Calling All Creatives: The City of Fort Collins Arts & Culture Department invites artists — individuals or teams — to help bring the Center for Creativity to life with temporary creative projects. We’re looking for bold, imaginative and community-centered ideas across all disciplines: sculpture, dance, music, spoken word, film, projections, installations, performances — or something entirely new!

If your idea can engage the community, spark creativity and transform the space — inside or outside — we want to see it. Think exhibit, pop-up, demo, performance or a creative mix of all the above.

Opportunity Details

• Timeline: Projects may take place any time November 2026 – February 2027 (based on space availability).
• Support: Multiple proposals will be selected. Chosen artists receive free use of the Center for Creativity, sponsored by the City's Arts & Culture Department.
• Venue: The Center for Creativity at the Historic Carnegie Library is a City-run cultural hub with updated interior and exterior spaces. With improved accessibility and versatile rooms, it’s perfect for exhibits, performances, classes, workshops and community events.

Eligibility

• Proposals should align with the mission of the Center for Creativity as a welcoming, inclusive and community-centered space. Projects should consider the diverse ages, backgrounds and perspectives of our audience.
• Applicants must live within Larimer, Weld, Jackson or Laramie County. Applicants must be 18 years or older (or have at least one team member who is 18+).
• Most projects will typically last one week or less (project type will determine duration).

Selection Process

1. Initial Review: City Arts and Culture Board will review proposals quarterly.
2. Finalists Identified: Selected finalists will be contacted by staff for follow-up questions to confirm suitability.
3. Project Confirmed: Suitability and logistics will be finalized before scheduling.

Selected artists will be required to sign an agreement with the City of Fort Collins.

How to Apply

Apply now to share your creativity with the Fort Collins community: Submit your proposal through our online form by Monday, August 10.

In addition to contact information, you'll be asked to include the following information:

• Project Idea: A brief, 500-word proposal and how your proposal engages the community and activates the space.
• Space Needs: Which space(s) you’d like to use (indoor rooms or exterior courtyard). Specific room details are available below.

Community Art Exhibition

All Ages/All Media

August 12 - August 23

Exhibit Hours:

• Wednesday, Aug. 12, through Sunday, August 23
• 12-6 p.m.

Artist’s Reception:

• Friday, Aug. 14
• 5-7 p.m.

The City of Fort Collins Center for Creativity invites Fort Collins artists to submit their work to be included in an art exhibit at the Center for Creativity (200 Mathews St.).

Artwork drop off:

• Monday, Aug. 10
• 1-3 p.m.
• 200 Mathews St.

Artwork pick up:

• Monday, Aug. 24
• 9 a.m. to noon 
• 200 Mathews St.

Guidelines:

• One artwork per artist.
• All Fort Collins artists are welcome.
• Artists must drop off and pick up work at scheduled times.
• Each artist (or guardian) must check in, sign a contract and create a label for their artwork.
• Artwork can be for sale. All sales must go directly through the artist, and all artwork must stay on display until the end of the exhibit.
• 2-dimensional artwork can be no more than 40" on any one side and must be ready to hang.
• 3-dimensional artwork must be less than 24x24x48 and less than 30 lbs., stable and cannot create a tripping hazard. There are a limited number of pedestals.
• Work will be accepted on a first-come basis until the gallery is full. The City will not accept designs that include logos; copyrighted or trademarked images; advertisements; or political, commercial, religious, or sexual symbols, themes, or messages. Artwork must be appropriate for a diverse audience of all ages.
• City Staff reserves the right to reject or remove any artwork at its sole discretion.

Golden Aspen

Max capacity: 111
Ceremony/Theater-Style Seating & Standing Reception/Cocktail: 100
Seated Reception/Banquet: 90
Classroom-Style Seating: 60

Blue Spruce

Max capacity: 88
Ceremony/Theater-Style Seating: 88
Standing Reception/Cocktail: 75
Seated Reception/Banquet: 72
Classroom-Style Seating: 48

White Pine

Max capacity: 30 guests
Boardroom style: 15

Heritage Courtyard

Max capacity: 111
Ceremony/Theater-Style Seating: 100
Standing Reception/Cocktail: 111
Seated Reception/Banquet: 90

Classroom-Style Seating is not available for this space.

If you would like to book a school tour of the Historic Cabins, please email booking@fcmod.org.

Full Gallery

Max capacity: 265
Ceremony/Theater-Style Reception: 120
Standing Reception/Cocktail: 150
Seated Reception/Banquet: 100

Classroom-Style Seating is not available for this space.