BCAA E-News September 2024

Following is the Boulder County Arts Alliance monthly E-Newsletter for September 2024 containing information on upcoming BCAA news, programs, and deadlines.

In This Issue

Upcoming Events
Who's in the Limelight?
Grants
BCAA Acknowledgements

Upcoming Events

TONIGHT: Ping Pong with a Purpose

The NeuroPong Program by Table Tennis Connections and the Museum of Art in Fort Collins (MoA) are partnering to create a fundraising event, “Ping Pong with a Purpose”. This event raises awareness on the lived experiences of those with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and Mild Dementia.

Friday, September 06th during the Fort Collins First Friday Art Walk from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

BUTTON

Amp Your Grant!

When: Wednesday, September 18 (5:30 - 7:00 PM)
Where: The Collective (201 N. Public Road, Lafayette)

Have your questions answered by local funders of school and community arts and culture grants, followed by networking and music.

Moderated by ACRD Director Rachel Hanson, panelists will address topics relevant to prospective, current and past grantees, as well as current topics such as approaches to equity, accessibility and inclusivity, prior to a Q&A.

Los financiadores locales de las subvenciones para las artes y la cultura en las escuelas y la comunidad responderán a sus preguntas, y luego habrá una sesión de networking y música.

Moderados por la directora de ACRD, Rachel Hanson, los panelistas abordarán temas relevantes para los beneficiarios potenciales, actuales y pasados, así como temas actuales como los enfoques de equidad, accesibilidad e inclusión, antes de una sesión de preguntas y respuestas.

Expanding the Artists Role in Urban Placemaking and Design

Join us for a moderated discussion between three panelists on placemaking and the Arts! Explore ideas and examples of how the involvement of Artists has contributed to the transformation and development of vibrant public places. (Image by Jerry Shapins.)

¡Únase a nosotros para una discusión moderada entre tres panelistas sobre creación de espacios y las artes! Explore ideas y ejemplos de cómo la participación de artistas ha contribuido a la transformación y el desarrollo de lugares públicos vibrantes. (Imagen de Jerry Shapins, quien hablará en el panel).

Moderator: Bettina Swigger.

Panelists: Jerry Shapins, Betsy Hawley, Taishya Adams.

When: Thursday, September 26th (11:30AM-1:00 PM)

Where: The Boulder Chamber - 2440 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302

Forage Sisters Farm Dinner

Join us at the table at Lyons Farmette for a multi coursed farm to table dining experience prepared over open flame.
Sales of wine and beer benefit BCAA and the Lyons Arts & Humanities Commission.

Únase a nosotros en la mesa de Lyons Farmette para disfrutar de una experiencia gastronómica de varios platos de la granja a la mesa preparados a fuego abierto.
Las ventas de vino y cerveza benefician a BCAA y a la Comisión de Artes y Humanidades de Lyons.

When: Wednesday, October 2nd (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Where: Lyons Farmette (4121 Ute HighwayLyons, CO, 80540)

RESERVE A SEAT

Authentic Allyship

Monica Williams, Chief Consulting Officer of The Equity Project, will lead a presentation addressing how to show up as an authentic ally through DEIA practices.

Monica Williams, directora de consultoría de The Equity Project, dirigirá una presentación sobre cómo presentarse como un aliado auténtico a través de las prácticas DEIA.

When: Thursday, October 3rd (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Where: Boulder Office of Arts and Culture (1500 Pearl St, suite 300)

2024 Artist Census Survey

Are you a creative professional who works in Boulder? Please participate in the City of Boulder Office of Arts and Culture 2024 Artist Census! It will help the city understand your experience as an artist in the community and will take less than 15 minutes: Artist Census | City of Boulder (bouldercolorado.gov)

¿Eres un profesional creativo que trabaja en Boulder? ¡Participe en el Censo de Artistas 2024 de la Oficina de Arte y Cultura de la Ciudad de Boulder! Ayudará a la ciudad a comprender tu experiencia como artista en la comunidad y tomará menos de 15 minutos: Artist Census | City of Boulder (bouldercolorado.gov)

Who's in the Limelight?

The Mariposa Collective

The Mariposa Collective is a performing artists collective dedicated to the service and support of contemporary artists and the creative process. Their mission is to support a diverse community by engaging in artistic dialogue, exploring and sharing multi-disciplinary work, and offering quality artistic contributions to the community at large.

The Mariposa Collective was founded in Boulder, CO in 1994 by Diane Butler, Barbara Dilley, Carol McDowell, and Polly Motley as a collaborative space for its members, providing fuel for projects, and helping to inspire and develop work in the presence of others. Other past members include Lucien Wulsin, Cara Reeser, Katherine Kaufman, Christy Harris, Kim Olson, David Ortalano, Paul Temple, Mary Kite, Brigitta Hermann, and Ana Baer.

Their next performance "Momentum" will be January 31- February 2, 2025 at the Dairy Arts Center, and will feature Musicians James Hoskins, Victor Mestas, Jesse Manno, and Tober Schorr, and dance, film, and puppetry from Mariposa Core Members and other Artists from our community. Please visit www.MariposaCollective.art for more info!

Mariposa Collective es un colectivo de artistas escénicos dedicado al servicio y apoyo de artistas contemporáneos y al proceso creativo. Su misión es apoyar a una comunidad diversa mediante la participación en el diálogo artístico, la exploración y el intercambio de trabajos multidisciplinarios y la oferta de contribuciones artísticas de calidad a la comunidad en general.

Mariposa Collective fue fundada en Boulder, Colorado, en 1994 por Diane Butler, Barbara Dilley, Carol McDowell y Polly Motley como un espacio de colaboración para sus miembros, proporcionando combustible para proyectos y ayudando a inspirar y desarrollar trabajos en presencia de otros. Otros miembros anteriores incluyen a Lucien Wulsin, Cara Reeser, Katherine Kaufman, Christy Harris, Kim Olson, David Ortalano, Paul Temple, Mary Kite, Brigitta Hermann y Ana Baer.

Su próxima presentación, "Momentum", será del 31 de enero al 2 de febrero de 2025 en el Dairy Arts Center, y contará con la participación de los músicos James Hoskins, Victor Mestas, Jesse Manno y Tober Schorr, y danza, cine y títeres de los miembros principales de Mariposa y otros artistas de nuestra comunidad. ¡Visite www.MariposaCollective.art para obtener más información!

Learn more

Grants

Available opportunities

We are now accepting applications for the following opportunities / Estamos aceptando solicitudes para las siguientes oportunidades:

BCAA Endowment Equipment Purchase (Español)
Due by 5:00pm MDT on September 19th. Learn more
BCAA Endowment Project Support (Español)
Due by 5:00pm MDT on September 19th. Learn more
BCAA Endowment Operating Support (Español)
Due by 5:00pm MDT on September 19th. Learn more
Martha Kate Thomas Fund for Artists (Español)
Due by 5:00pm MST on November 7th. Learn more
Arts for All Children Grant
Due by 5:00pm MST on November 7th. Learn more

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BCAA Acknowlegements

Thank you New and Renewing Members

Boulder Opera Company

Square Product Theatre

Musical Mentors Collaborative

Bruce Borowsky

Parlando School of Musical Arts

Ginger McKey

Patty Phan

Local Theater Company

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Brandy Coons

Joanna Rotkin

Thank you to this month's Volunteers

Marty Wright, Information Technology

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