While the Convention may seem a long way off, there’s a lot going on at the DNCC as we lay the groundwork for the historic event that will put our nominee on a path to victory in November. With all the focus on the primary race, you may have missed some of the news the Convention in Denver is making. Check out just a few of the stories from this week.

The NY Times reports on the role of faith at the 2008 Convention – previewing not one but two “firsts” offered up by our own Leah Daughtry.

The Rocky Mountain News posted video from the first in a series of online packages chronicling the community service efforts of individual DNCC staff members in Denver. First up: Shyanne Robinson of the DNCC’s housing department interviewed after a painting project at Manual High School.

The Boulder Daily Camera and the Rocky Mountain News both direct readers to the new “Green Pages” on DemConvention.com, which highlight efforts to design waste out of the 2008 Convention while providing green educational tools to users.

The DNCC also hosted a reception Wednesday for local artists displaying their works at the Convention headquarters in Denver. Some artists approached the DNCC with offers to help brighten up the bare office walls, and the word spread through the local art community. The Convention office is now displaying works from nine Colorado artists: Andy Baird, Jean Brodie, Mark Brodie, Greg Evans, John Fielder, Stacy Lewis, Dave Ryan, Jared Steinberg and Amy Thornton. Check out the video below for a peek at a few of the works and words from some of the artists themselves.

UPDATE: Check out this video for a taste of a few of the pieces of art found in our office.