Professional Artists Forum 3rd of 2017 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sweet Spot Celeste Niehaus Eve Maisonpierre Celeste Labadie
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation bouldercolorado City of Boulder Parks and Recreation bouldercolorado.gov/parks-rec/parks-rec Justin Greenstein GreensteinJ@bouldercolorado.gov Margo Josephs josephsm@bouldercolorado.gov
City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks bouldercolorado City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks bouldercolorado.gov/osmp Juanita Echeverri echeverrij@bouldercolorado.gov
Open Space and Mountain Parks
2018 Artist Opportunities
Hi, I’m Betty Kilsdonk Human Services (HS) Deputy Director For 2018 HS has two fund rounds and two teaching opportunities related to the arts
Human Relations Fund The Human Relations Commission (HRC) distributes about $31,000 each year to support community events and initiatives that celebrate and appreciate diverse communities and advance mutual respect and understanding
Human Relations Fund Grants are limited to: Nonprofits and community groups Activities held within Boulder city limits Events that are free and open to the public Maximum award $3000 Quarterly awards with deadlines January/April/July/October Note: All 2017 funding has been distributed Watch for 2018 fund round deadlines on the city website later this year: https://bouldercolorado.gov
Human Relations Fund Examples of funded projects include: World Dance PrideFest Healing After the Flood Public Art Project Chief Niwot – Legend and Legacy Exhibit Contact Carmen Atilano, Community Relations Manager AtilanoC@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-3141
Youth Opportunities Fund About $176,000 in annual funding for cultural, educational and recreational opportunities, primarily for under-represented and low-income middle and high school-aged youth
Youth Opportunities Fund Three Grant Types Annual Grants Group Activities Fund Individual Fund
Youth Opportunities Fund Annual Grants Programs target young people and incorporate their input Awards from $3,000 - $15,000 Grants help provide cultural, educational or recreational activities in Colorado Note: 2017-18 round is closed Applications for 2018-2019 open Jan. 2018
Youth Opportunities Fund Group Activities Fund Groups of at least ten Boulder residents can apply for up to $3,000 to help pay for a cultural, educational, or recreational activity in Colorado Application deadline is the 15th of each month from August through May
Youth Opportunities Fund Individual Fund Boulder resident youth can apply for up to $200 to help pay for a cultural, educational or recreational activity in Colorado If funded, youth complete four hours of volunteer service for every $50 they receive Contact Allison Bayley, Youth Opportunities Program Coordinator BayleyA@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-4349
Teaching Opportunities After School Classes for Youth and Families At five Family Resource Schools in partnership with BVSD: Columbine, Creekside, Crest View, Uni Hill and Whittier Contact Wanda Pelegrina Caldas, Family Services Manager pelegrinaw@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-4059 Older Adult Programs Enrichment classes for ages 55+ at two senior centers Contact Maureen Dobson, Senior Programs Manager dobsonm@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-413-7489
For More Information Human Relations Fund Carmen Atilano, Community Relations Manager AtilanoC@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-3141 Youth Opportunities Fund Allison Bayley, Youth Opportunities Program Coordinator BayleyA@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-4349 After School Classes for Youth and Families Wanda Pelegrina Caldas, Family Services Manager pelegrinaw@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-4059 Older Adult Programs Maureen Dobson, Senior Programs Manager dobsonm@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-413-7489 https://bouldercolorado.gov
QUESTIONS? https://bouldercolorado.gov Thank you! Betty Kilsdonk Deputy Director 303-441-4365 kilsdonkb@bouldercolorado.gov Human Services 909 Arapahoe | Boulder, CO 80304 Bouldercolorado.gov/Human-Services https://bouldercolorado.gov
City of Boulder Department of Library & Arts Juliette León Bartsch bartschj@boulderlibrary.org
Canyon Gallery Exhibitions boulderlibrary.org/exhibits
BLDG 61: Boulder Library Makerspace boulderlibrary.org/bldg61
Concert Series boulderlibrary.org/concert-series
Library Programs calendar.boulderlibrary.org Adultology Summer Reading Program Summer Festival
City of Lafayfette Arts and Cultural Resources cityoflafayette City of Lafayfette Arts and Cultural Resources cityoflafayette.com/113/Arts-and-Cultural-Resources Susan Booker susanb@cityoflafayette.com
City of Lafayfette Arts and Cultural Resources
City of Longmont Art in Public Places longmontcolorado City of Longmont Art in Public Places longmontcolorado.gov Lauren Greenfield lauren.greenfield@longmontcolorado.gov
Follow us on Twitter at @boulderartscult City of Boulder Office of Arts + Culture Public Art Department boulderarts.org/public-art publicart@bouldercolorado.gov Follow us on Twitter at @boulderartscult
Downtown Colorado Springs downtowncs Downtown Colorado Springs downtowncs.com/AOTS Claire Swinford claire@downtowncs.com
Town of Silverthorne Performing Arts Center Silverthorne Town of Silverthorne Performing Arts Center Silverthorne.org callforentry.org Joanne Cook jcook@Silverthorne.org
Save the dates! 24 Seconds Mary Mattingly 7 Words Everything at Once part of “Experiments in Public Art” On view Sept 30 – Oct 27 at the Boulder Creative Collective Opening Reception: Saturday, Sept 30 6 to 9 p.m. Closing Reception: Friday, Oct 27 24 Seconds 7 Words 2018 Arts & Culture Thursday, November 30 5:30 to 7 p.m. Location: TBD Want to hear everything that the Boulder cultural community has in store for 2018? The Office of Arts and Culture will host an evening of energetic presentations on the events, performances, funding opportunities, exhibitions, and programs that are in your future. Come see Boulder’s cultural leaders offer a fervent summary of their next year first in 24 seconds and then in seven words. Bring your 2018 calendar and a friend!
Follow us on Twitter at @boulderartscult Thank you! mention: jury panel openings cultural trips fund (bring flyers) other open grants re: location for 24/7 event in nov Follow us on Twitter at @boulderartscult