Three key values guide the Longmont Chorale: community, music and musicianship, and resource responsibility. “For us, it’s all about people first.” For more than 80 years, since 1937, the Longmont Chorale – an Arts and Culture grantee of your Community Foundation –...
Self-discovery through music is “the birthright of all children, regardless of the financial circumstances of their families.” According to Mari Madeira – who co-founded Boulder MUSE, a grantee of your Community Foundation – self-discovery through music is “the...
"Across all major arts disciplines – the visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and arts education – Arts Longmont has a really long history of offering diverse programming." More than three decades in, Arts Longmont – a grantee of your Community Foundation – is...
In an inspired and inspiring celebration of the ever-evolving local Zeitgeist, the Museum of Boulder provides engaging experiences for visitors to explore the continuing history of the region. In an inspired and inspiring celebration of the ever-evolving local...
"We provide a variety of ways for young musicians to deepen their musical skills and passions, to engage the community through performances of the highest possible artistic level, and to make friends and hone their life skills." Comprising three orchestras and a wind...
“Great new art responds to the human condition.” ~Cynthia Katsarelis, Music Director and Conductor of the Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra Bach, Haydn, and Mozart. Ravel, Shostakovich, and Stravinsky. “We present high-quality performances of music from...
"We have 56 years’ experience delivering quality arts education programs to K-12 students, teachers, and communities through performing, visual, digital, and literary arts." At Think 360 Arts for Learning – a grantee of your Community Foundation – a dedicated team...
“The arts can play a pivotal role in helping people be more aware, and inspiring a sense of agency and empowerment to shift and act and move the whole world.” “We’re very interested in sustainability, but we’re also arts producers,” says Marda Kirn, Executive Director...
"I’ve grown empathy and compassion for American soldiers, completely changing my understanding of the war in Afghanistan." When we think of the arts – theater, in particular – we don’t necessarily think of military veterans. Yet Local Theater Company – a grantee of...
Grantees of Community Foundation Boulder County offer a dizzying diversity of summer programs and events. Following are just a few examples of where to find inspiration and adventure right here in Boulder County. From the arts to the outdoors to civic...
Earlier this month, Boulder Startup Week wrapped up its ninth consecutive year, once again showcasing a community that both innovates and embraces a #GiveFirst mentality. This year, organizers included a new Social Impact track comprising nine events catered toward...
"For professional artists in our community, it’s very hard finding not only a place to live, but finding an affordable workspace, too. What I learned in Leadership Fellows is that this issue relates to almost everything in our community." “Since the first meeting of...
"We need to do more programming at more venues that showcase the creative breadth of what Longmont has to offer, and that inform people about the richness of the arts in our community on an ongoing basis." According to our TRENDS Report, the arts in Boulder County are...
“Boulder has a pretty sophisticated understanding of the art form, unlike some communities that have no idea what aerial dance is. We’ve worked hard, but we’ve also been lucky in that we’re well-supported in our community.” Nancy Smith is celebrating – and with good...
"In addition to creating and producing art and performances, most of our arts organizations also offer educational programming for anyone interested, regardless of background, age, or financial circumstances." To elevate awareness and ignite action around our...
At home outside Nederland, Diana and Al Nelson have come to think of the Community Foundation’s TRENDS Report as "the" go-to publication. At home outside Nederland, Diana and Al Nelson have come to think of the Community Foundation’s TRENDS Report as “the go-to...
Current grantees of the Veterans Fund provide outreach to isolated veterans, create space where veterans can gather, facilitate connections between older and younger veterans, and identify best practices for services to veterans. As Veterans Day approaches on Nov. 11,...
"Giving back should fit into your life as part of your overall health. That’s how working with and for others becomes something organic, something to do together with your family." As an arts- and nature-loving Donor-Advised Fundholder with the Community Foundation...
"While there’s enthusiasm in Boulder County for the arts themselves – in terms of audience attendance and general interest – there’s less support in terms of charitable contributions." Retired in September from his position as Executive Director of the Dairy Arts...
"When it’s overwhelming to consider the grand scale of need, let’s have a look around us, in our own communities, to find solace – and to identify specific ways to actively give back, accomplishing more together than we do alone." Información en Español abajo...