The north Boulder area’s arts scene has been recognized officially at the state level: The NoBo Art District has been certified as one of Colorado’s newest creative districts, joining a statewide network of 37 communities, according to an announcement from the office of Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Creative Industries.

Other state-designated Creative Districts include the RiNo Art District in Denver, the Downtown Fort Collins Creative District and the Longmont Creative District.

The certification marks a major milestone for the north Boulder community, which has grown from a cluster of studios and galleries along Broadway into one of Boulder’s most visible creative hubs. The recognition also comes with statewide promotion, access to financial support and even fancy new highway signs from the Colorado Department of Transportation.

The city of Boulder recognized the area as a creative district known as the NoBo Art District in 2017.

— Ella Cobb, Daily Camera