Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities

What Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities does

The Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities (BCAH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the City of Broomfield, Colorado's officially recognized arts organization, founded in 1973. It presents and supports a portfolio of arts, cultural, and science programs for residents of Broomfield and surrounding communities (Erie, Lafayette, Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster), including the ASTER Women's Chamber Choir, Broomfield Community Players (community theater), Broomfield Film Project, Broomfield Spellbinders (oral storytelling in schools and senior facilities), The Broomshticks (improvisational theater), Science+Art Experiences, Summer Sunday Festivals, the Annual Art Gala, the Broomfield Days Poster Contest, Music for All Colorado (free music lessons for low-income families), and the Youth Advisory Board. BCAH also maintains the historic Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens as a community gathering space and publishes the quarterly 'Spotlight on the Arts' newsletter. The organization provides fiscal sponsorship, financial management, grant writing, and marketing support to 20 arts, cultural, and civic groups, functioning as a convening hub for the local arts ecosystem.

BCAH operates with a lean paid staff of two (Executive Director Keri Dillingham and Administrative Assistant Heather Kloosterman) and is governed by a 7-12 member volunteer Board of Directors. All staff-presented programs are free to attend, and director-led programs offer free or low-cost admission, reflecting the organization's stated mission that 'creative experiences are essential and should be accessible.' The core technology is a standard nonprofit website; there is no proprietary platform, mobile app, or API.

Revenue is generated through individual and family memberships ($35+/year), business memberships ($125/year), recurring and one-time donations via PayPal and Colorado Gives, King Soopers Community Rewards affiliate revenue, the Annual Art Gala, and grants from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD, since 1989), the City & County of Broomfield, the Broomfield Community Foundation, and other sponsors. The go-to-market model is community-led, relying on events, volunteer engagement, and membership programs rather than paid marketing or sales motions. In 2015, BCAH programs and supported programs drew over 55,000 attendees, and the organization mobilizes more than 350 volunteers contributing approximately 8,913 hours annually.

Name

Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities

Legal name

Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities

Website

https://artsinbroomfield.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities (BCAH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1973 that presents and supports free or low-cost arts, cultural, and science programming for residents of Broomfield, Colorado and surrounding communities, while providing fiscal sponsorship to 20 local arts organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Arts and Cultural Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Art, Arts Councils & Grantmaking Programs (BPAGAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts & Culture Service/Support Organizations (Networks, Advocacy, Capacity Building) (BPAGAHAL), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC), Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ)

Keywords

• Community arts programming
• Cultural event presentation
• Arts education programs
• Nonprofit arts organization
• Community theater productions

Headquarters

HQ city

Broomfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual/Family Donations: Individual and family donations of $35 or more per year provide membership benefits including the quarterly publication 'Spotlight on the Arts', reduced ticket pricing, voting privileges, and advance notification of events.
2. Business Memberships: Annual business memberships at $125/year provide listing in newsletter, website link, and voting privileges.
3. Donations via PayPal and Colorado Gives: Online donation processing through PayPal and Colorado Gives platform for one-time and recurring donations.
4. Grants and Sponsorships: Funding from SCFD, City & County of Broomfield, Broomfield Community Foundation, and other sponsors. The Gala generates sponsorship revenue from local businesses.
5. King Soopers Community Rewards: BCAH receives community rewards from King Soopers when shoppers select BCAH as their nonprofit (organization code LX950).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities (BCAH) presents and supports free or low-cost arts, cultural, and science programming for the Broomfield, Colorado community. Its portfolio includes choral performances (ASTER Women's Chamber Choir), community theater (Broomfield Community Players), film events (Broomfield Film Project), oral storytelling (Broomfield Spellbinders), improvisational theater (The Broomshticks), science-art events, summer festivals, an annual gala, and a free music lessons program. BCAH also provides fiscal sponsorship and organizational support to more than 20 local arts, cultural, and civic groups.

Product overview

The Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities (BCAH) is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of arts, cultural, and science programs rather than a unified technology product. The organization's programs include: ASTER Women's Chamber Choir (a vocal ensemble), Broomfield Community Players (community theater), Broomfield Film Project (film events), Broomfield Spellbinders (oral storytelling), The Broomshticks (improvisational theater), Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens (historic venue), Science+Art Experiences (science-art events), Summer Sunday Festivals (outdoor concerts), Annual Art Gala (fundraiser), Broomfield Days Poster Contest (art competition), Friday Virtual Art Shows (online exhibitions), Special Events & Community Enrichment (children's events), Music for All Colorado (free music lessons), and Youth Advisory Board (youth engagement). BCAH also publishes the quarterly 'Spotlight on the Arts' newsletter. All staff-presented programs are free, and director-led programs offer free or low-cost admission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASTER Women's Chamber Choir: A small (18-20 voice) women's ensemble in Broomfield, one of Broomfield's longest-running performance groups.
• Broomfield Community Players
• Broomfield Spellbinders
• Broomfield Film Project
• The Broomshticks
• Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens
• Summer Sunday Festivals
• Science+Art Experiences

Products and services

• ASTER Women's Chamber Choir A small (18-20 voice) women's chamber choir ensemble performing at Broomfield Auditorium and other local venues, founded by Dr. Christina Lynn-Craig.
• Broomfield Community Players A community theater group for adults 16 years and older that produces plays such as The Importance of Being Earnest, Plaza Suite, Death Trap, and Steel Magnolias.
• Broomfield Film Project Film viewing events offering opportunities for youth, residents, and visitors to learn about filmmakers and the filmmaking process while enjoying film shorts.
• Broomfield Spellbinders A storytelling program where volunteer storytellers share oral stories in elementary school classrooms and senior care facilities, part of a statewide network licensed to use Spellbinders storytelling tools.
• The Broomshticks An improvisational acting program providing free improv performances and ticketed events in local venues.
• Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens A community gathering place at 640 Main St. providing interactions, reflection, and connection to historical and cultural values, with volunteers maintaining the property as a civic and cultural center.
• Science+Art Experiences Free artistic and science-based events combining science and art to demonstrate that creativity is foundational to innovation, exploration, and artistic creation.
• Summer Sunday Festivals Free annual community events held in June, July, and August featuring booths with interactive stations, mini-performances, and live concerts at the Brunner Farmhouse.
• Annual Art Gala An annual fundraising gala featuring creative immersion experiences, performances, catered food and drinks, live and silent auctions, and the Telescope Lounge.
• Music for All Colorado A program providing free music lessons for families experiencing economic difficulties, managed by Program Director Hunter Mack.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 55,000 people attended programs in 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Standley Lake Stargazing GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Provides astronomy expertise and telescope viewing at Science+Art Experience events. Astronomer Aric Vyhmeister presents night sky introductions.
• NSSTI (National Space Science and Technology Institute) MESO TrucksupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026MESO truck (science center on wheels) provides hands-on space science activities and scientific instrumentation for Science+Art Experience events.
• Mad Science of ColoradosupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Provides experiment tables and science activities at Science+Art Experience events.
• Janet's PlanetsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Presented livestreamed presentation about female astronauts at the 2019 Moonrise Event.
• Grand Mesa ObservatorysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Executive Director Terry Hancock provided tutorial on astrophotography at 2019 Moonrise Event.
• CSU Extension-BroomfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership formed in 2021 to bring Science+Art Experiences to Brunner Farmhouse & Gardens. Co-presenters of the Science+Art Experience events with BCAH.
• Tau Zero FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Initial partner for Science+Art Experiences program. First event (Moonrise Event 2019) presented in partnership with Tau Zero Foundation, featuring hands-on activities, art, and demonstrations including a livestreamed presentation about female astronauts.
• King SooperssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerKing Soopers Community Rewards program allows shoppers to donate rewards to BCAH (organization code LX950).
• Colorado GivessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBCAH has a profile through Colorado Gives allowing donors to give to BCAH or its programs online.
• PayPalsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline donation processing platform enabling easy and secure donations to BCAH.
• Spellbinders NationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationBroomfield Spellbinders is one of 11 local Colorado organizations licensed to use the accredited Spellbinders storytelling tools and techniques.
• Broomfield AuditoriumsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerASTER Women's Chamber Choir frequently performs at the Broomfield Auditorium along with other local venues.
• Broomfield Recreation ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of the Annual Student Art Show with BCAH.
• iPie PizzasupportingGTM or Marketing PartneriPie Pizza of Broomfield hosted a giving day donating 3.14% of sales to BCAH's Youth Advisory Board ($537.71 raised). Owner Pete Crouse interviewed YAB leadership.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center: Larger Colorado arts institution with a museum, performing arts, and education programming in Colorado Springs. Functions as a broader incumbent in the same Colorado regional arts ecosystem with overlapping arts education and presentation missions.

Direct peers

• PACE Center & Mainstreet Center: Parker, CO-based community arts venues presenting theater, music, comedy, and educational programming to south Denver metro residents. Operates in a similar suburban Denver community setting with comparable programming breadth.
• Foothills Art Center: Golden, CO-based nonprofit presenting visual arts exhibitions, classes, and community programming. Comparable as a small-footprint suburban arts nonprofit in the Denver metro area, with similar reliance on local government relationships, memberships, and grants.
• Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities: Community arts center serving Arvada (a Jefferson County, CO suburb) with similar scope: presenting theater, music, visual arts, and education programming as a regional 501(c)(3). Comparable mission of providing accessible arts programming to a suburban Denver community, with municipal relationships and grant funding.
• Dairy Arts Center: Boulder, CO-based multi-venue arts center offering theater, film, music, dance, and arts education programming. Operates with a similar nonprofit, mission-driven model serving a Front Range Colorado community with both presented and partner-produced programming.
• Town Hall Arts Center: Littleton, CO-based nonprofit community theater and arts presenter serving south Denver metro suburbs. Comparable in scale and scope to BCAH's Broomfield Community Players and performing arts programming.
• Center for the Arts (Crested Butte): Crested Butte, CO-based nonprofit presenting music, theater, film, and visual arts in a small mountain community. Comparable as a small rural/small-town arts council presenting diverse programming on a lean staff.
• Colorado Music Festival: Boulder, CO-based nonprofit music presenter (chamber music, orchestra, choral) with education programming. Comparable as a Colorado-based performing arts nonprofit with SCFD funding and similar educational/community-outreach programming.

Others

• Colorado Creative Industries: State government's creative economy division providing grants, advocacy, and capacity building for Colorado arts organizations. Adjacent enabling/ecosystem entity rather than a direct competitor, but shapes BCAH's funding and policy environment.
• Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD): Regional cultural funding district serving the seven-county Denver metro area (including Broomfield). Not a peer but a key funder and ecosystem partner; relevant for understanding BCAH's funding architecture and the broader competitive landscape of SCFD-funded organizations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BCAH1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvyZYrw2Spf22bLqC3fJm1w
• Facebookfacebook.com/Artsinbroomfield
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/broomfield-council-on-the-arts-and-humanities

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

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