Colorado Asian Pacific United has hired Keen Independent Research to assess the viability and best path for opening a museum focused on Asian American and Pacific Islander history and culture in the Rocky Mountain region.
The study team will research and analyze:
Community stakeholder input will be gathered through interviews, focus groups, a survey and a study email address and hotline.
Keen Independent will synthesize all study research to define a potential museum concept along with cost, size and operating budget estimates and location recommendations.
The study began in March 2025 and will be completed in September 2025.
Keen Independent Research is an arts and economic consulting firm that has performed similar work for cities and other public entities nationwide. Alex Keen, Managing Principal, and Heather Calvin, Associate Principal are directing this assignment.
Public feedback will inform this project throughout its duration and will include interviews and focus groups and a virtual workshop, or survey. Input may be submitted anytime by: