In 2019, Colorado returned more than $1 billion in refunds to 1.9 million state taxpayers.

In 2020, Coloradans who receive a state income tax refund will have a chance to donate all or some of it to a local nonprofit they trust, like BCAA.

Imagine if state taxpayers chose to donate just a portion of their refunds; this outpouring of support would re-energize local community causes across Colorado and make a massive positive impact on our state.

For BCAA, this provides a new way to fund our ongoing work in the community.

Whether you do your taxes yourself or use a tax preparer, RefundWhatMatters.org provides simple instructions for how to make sure your refund donation goes to your chosen nonprofit.

Make sure YOUR nonprofit participates too! The Resource Library is online with logos and information.

Thursday, February 20 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
Eldorado Springs Art Center, 8 Chesboro Way

Join us as we embark on an exploration of the role of Failure in shaping your art practice with Laura Ann Samuelson and Laura Devendorf. 

Laura Ann Samuelson is a choreographer and visual artist working in contemporary performance. Laura Devendorf is an artist and technologist working predominately in human computer interaction and design research. Presented by Boulder County Arts Leadership Forum.

Light refreshments will be served.
5:30-6 PM registration and networking.

Photo credit: Still from "THINNING OUT [Excerpt]." by Laura Ann Samuelson. Video by Julie Rooney/Dancing Camera.

Deadline to apply is February 28, 2020 at 5pm
In 2020, BCAA will offer artists or art organizations a stipend for performing at the Bolder Boulder 10K on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. Artists will be selected through a Request for Proposal process.

This is an exciting opportunity to show Coloradoans how ART and BUSINESS and SPORT can partner together for the good of the whole community.

Hope to see you on the course!

Image credit: Fists of the Proletariat

There are so many ways to get involved with Boulder Arts Week! You can:

• Hold an event and submit it to the Arts Calendar. When you submit events to BCAA that occur duing Boulder Arts Week they simulataneously populate on the BAW calendar if you check the box to agree to use the BAW logo where possible.
• Offer your space as a venue. Artists are looking for space!
• Volunteer your time. See some art while you're at it. There is a fun training dinner too!
  
• Donate. Boulder Arts Week is fiscally sponsored through BCAA. Your cash donation is fully tax-deductible.
  
• Become a business champion. It's FREE and easy. We need your help as marketing and outreach partners.

As a Business Champion you'll receive:

• Listing and link on the BAW website
• Shout out on the BAW Twitter and Instagram 
• Listing in a printed Daily Camera ad
  

To be a Business Champion we ask that you:

• Post our tasteful BAW signage in a window
• Post about the BAW in your newsletter and your social media platforms
• Have BAW flyers available for your patrons
  

If you'd like to be a Boulder Arts Week Champion email artsweekboulder@gmail.com.

Image credit: Business Champion Organic Sandwich Company

Thank you again to the 18 artists who participated in our BCAA Members Exhibition, Drawing a (Blank) in Boulder, at the Museum of Boulder! Attendance at the show numbered 2,482 during its 7-week run, which included an Opening Reception, MLK celebration, Artist Workshop by Sara Rockinger and numerous private holiday parties and rentals.

Stay tuned for more exhibition opportunities in 2020, including Art @River Bend in Lyons on August 23!

Image credit: Moose by William Border

You cannot drive through Boulder without passing by the artwork of Sally Eckert. This past year, she created a large mural for the Boulder Housing Partners Community at West View Affordable Housing. With her studio in NoBo, Sally participates in many art events, including First Fridays and numerous exhibitions.

Several times a year, Sally hosts “Art Happenings” at her space. For information and to be added to the mailing list, please contact sallyaeckert@gmail.com.

Her current project is with Ballet Hispánico, America's leading Latino dance organization, based in NYC. In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, the Ballet has commissioned Sally to create a commemorative portrait of their legacy with the Founder, Executive Director, and eleven dancers in a 40"x 58" inch painting. The piece will be painted in egg tempera and oil glazes. She has been working with the Ballet to finalize the image, going over colors, layout and concepts. She is now preparing the board and laying out the image in ink (see image).

John Aaron

Lari Abraham

Arctic Arts Project, LLC

Ascendance Project

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.

Boulder Bach Festival

Boulder Chorale

Helen Braider

Ron Broome

Cantabile Singers

Percy Cardona

Pat Connelly

Rick Dallago

Izzy Davis

Linda Ellis

Annie Fox

Lauren Hanson

Dene Harlow

Jennifer Heath

Ann C. Iverson

Dave Kennedy

Kevan Krasnoff

Madeleine London

Lyra Mayfield & Charlie Stein

Tamara Meneghini

Maputo Mensah

Motus Theater

Charla Nicholas

Paula Peacock

Peggy Purkhosrow

Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema

Jane Seaton, PhD

Square Product Theatre

Irene Sullivan

Nancy Sullo

Joan Wolbier

Joan Wolfer

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