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Trinidad Selected to Host 2026 State Creative Industries Summit

Trinidad will host the Colorado Creative Industries Summit on June 4–5, 2026, and local artists are being asked to help shape the event by submitting branding designs, creating award artwork, and nominating candidates for the Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards. The two-day summit is expected to bring statewide attention and visitor activity to downtown Trinidad while offering local creatives direct opportunities for exposure and recognition.

Sarah Chen

•2 min read•06:28 AM

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Trinidad, Colorado

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4,775 square miles in southeastern Colorado

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