09/18/2026
Creatives and Artists should be aware that the state of Colorado is committed to safeguarding their rights and intellectual property via legal protections. This year, Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 26-133, making Colorado the first state to introduce Artist Corporations (A-Corps), a new type of limited liability company that will give artists more creative control and legal protections in their businesses, demonstrating the value of artists and creative industries in the state.
“It is important for artists to take themselves seriously as professionals and business owners, and this kind of legislation helps the rest of the world get up to speed and value our artists in the same way,” Meredith Badler, deputy director of Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, said in an A-Corps information session attended by around 200 artists, filmmakers, thespians, musicians, arts advocates and attorneys on Sept. 2.
The idea for A-Corps was introduced during an April 2025 TED Talk by Yancey Strickler, a musician, writer and co-founder of Kickstarter, after hearing feedback from artists about challenges in accessing capital, collaborating and managing day-to-day duties in their businesses. If you are a Colorado artist interested in the protections an A-Corp can provide for you, reach out to us to learn more!