HRCAA

Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association

Culture in the Ranch

The HRCAA provides a central organization from which educational, artistic, musical, theatrical, and dance events are provided to the more than 90,000 Highlands Ranch residents and those living in the surrounding communities.

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HRCAA Events

Each year, HRCAA presents 30+ educational and entertaining programs, including art, music, theater, dance, history, and nature events. Many are free or low-cost, ensuring that the arts remain accessible to the entire Highlands Ranch community.

We are committed to offering a culturally rich variety of programs that reflect and celebrate diverse perspectives. DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) is central to our planning, staffing, and partnerships, and we work intentionally to create welcoming spaces where all community members feel represented, valued, and inspired. Looking forward, we are focused on innovation, growth, and connecting residents with new artistic and cultural opportunities that enrich the community today and for years to come.

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Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)

All HRCAA events are paid for in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) which supports more than 300 arts, cultural, and scientific organizations within the Denver metro area through a voter‐approved penny sales tax on every $10 purchase.

Art Encounters

The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association is proud to participate in Art Encounters, an 18-year public art initiative that brings dynamic outdoor sculptures to highly visible locations across Douglas County. This county-wide collaboration encourages public engagement with art, fosters community pride, and draws residents and visitors to local retail and civic spaces.

Each year, Art Encounters introduces new and thought-provoking installations, with some selected for permanent display, creating lasting cultural value in public spaces. The current installations will be on view from June 2025 through May 2026.

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Public Art

HRCAA is proud to be a leader in bringing public art to Highlands Ranch.

Permanent Art Pieces

We are proud to have a permanent art collection on display at the recreation centers as well as several permanent sculptures obtained through Art Encounters.

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Utility Box Art

HRCAA, as part of a pilot program in Douglas County, has wrapped six traffic control boxes with art in an effort to beautify Highlands Ranch roadways.

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