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Following is the Boulder County Arts Alliance monthly E-Newsletter for February 2025 containing information on upcoming BCAA news, programs, and deadlines.

In This Issue
  • Upcoming Events
  • Boulder Arts Week
  • BCAA Acknowledgements
Money & Mindset: Financial Literacy and Resilience for Artists
When: February 6th, 2025 from  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Silver Vines Winery, 2015 13th St, Boulder
 
Presented by Colleen Kranicke.
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This workshop is designed to empower you with the tools to take control of your finances while staying resilient in the face of change.

As an artist, navigating financial challenges can feel overwhelming, especially with irregular income, evolving industry demands, and personal creative goals. Together, we’ll explore practical budgeting strategies, savings plans, and financial tips tailored for creative professionals, while also addressing the emotional impact of financial stress With updates on new opportunities and actionable steps to build both financial security and emotional resilience, this workshop is your guide to building strong financial foundations in today’s changing world.

Este taller está diseñado para brindarle las herramientas necesarias para tomar el control de sus finanzas y al mismo tiempo mantenerse resiliente frente al cambio.

Como artista, afrontar los desafíos financieros puede resultar abrumador, especialmente con ingresos irregulares, demandas industriales en evolución y objetivos creativos personales. Juntos, exploraremos estrategias presupuestarias prácticas, planes de ahorro y consejos financieros diseñados para profesionales creativos, al mismo tiempo que abordaremos el impacto emocional del estrés financiero. Con actualizaciones sobre nuevas oportunidades y pasos prácticos para desarrollar tanto la seguridad financiera como la resiliencia emocional, este taller es su guía para construir bases financieras sólidas en el mundo cambiante de hoy.

 
Artful Giving: Transforming Fundraising with IDEA Strategies
When: Monday, February 24th 2025 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Where:TBD, in Boulder County
 
Presented by Maegan Vallejo and Nia Wassink (from Prismatic Consulting).
 
$10 for Members. $15 for Nonmembers.
 
Ready to revolutionize your fundraising efforts? Dive into the transformative power of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) practices in this dynamic session. As arts institutions face growing demands for systematic change, we’ll equip you with the tools and strategies to not just keep up, but to lead. Learn how to engage donors with a community-first mindset, leverage cutting-edge philanthropic tools, and thrive in the ever-evolving world of fundraising. Elevate your impact and be part of the movement shaping the future of philanthropy!
 
¿Listo para revolucionar tus esfuerzos de recaudación de fondos? Sumérgete en el poder transformador de las prácticas de Inclusión, Diversidad, Equidad y Accesibilidad (IDEA) en esta sesión dinámica. A medida que las instituciones artísticas enfrentan demandas crecientes de cambios sistemáticos, te equiparemos con las herramientas y estrategias no solo para mantenerse al día, sino también para liderar. Aprende cómo involucrar a los donantes con una mentalidad que prioriza a la comunidad, aprovechar herramientas filantrópicas de vanguardia y prosperar en el mundo en constante evolución de la recaudación de fondos. ¡Eleve su impacto y sea parte del movimiento que está dando forma al futuro de la filantropía!
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Be Brave: Creative Courage for Artists
When: Monday, March 18th, 2025 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Where: TBD, in Boulder County
 
Presented by Kathy Beekman.
 
$10 for Members. $15 for non-members.

This innovative workshop brings together the perfect ingredients for nurturing your artistic growth: creativity, imagination, and community. Learn how to set aside the uncertainties and anxieties that may be holding you back. Discover where your courage lies, why you need it, and how to make it a part of your identity. You will also learn how to summon up the necessary courage to bring your creative gifts to the world and develop a plan to continue being fearless and strong in your creative life.

Este innovador taller reúne los ingredientes perfectos para nutrir tu crecimiento artístico: creatividad, imaginación y comunidad. Aprende a dejar de lado las incertidumbres y ansiedades que pueden estar frenándote. Descubre dónde reside tu coraje, por qué lo necesitas y cómo hacerlo parte de tu identidad. También aprenderás cómo reunir el coraje necesario para traer tus dones creativos al mundo y desarrollar un plan para continuar siendo valiente y fuerte en tu vida creativa.

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Social Media - Experiential Workshop
When: Monday, March 25th, 2025 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Where:TBD, in Boulder County
 
Presented by Liz Compos.
 
$10 for Members. $15 for non-members.

During this hands-on workshop, participants will be guided through social media strategies using their own devices.

Where: TBD

Durante este taller práctico, los participantes serán guiados a través de estrategias de redes sociales utilizando su propio dispositivo.

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Boulder Arts Week
April 4 - 12, 2025

Get ready to immerse yourself in a week-long celebration of art and creativity! Join us for an unforgettable community arts event that showcases the best and brightest talent in our local area through cultural experiences from murals and installations to music and dance at Boulder Arts Week April 4th - 12th, 2025.

This event is not only a showcase of talent, but also a platform for education and collaboration. Attend workshops, masterclasses, and discussions to deepen your understanding of the arts and gain valuable insights from local artists.

Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or just discovering your passion for creativity, there's something for everyone!

Have an event? Click Here to Submit an event to the BAW CAlendar

Want to volunteer? Sign up to volunteer HERE

Are you an arts-loving business that would like to support Boulder Arts Week? This is what you need to know\

Learn how you can help us spread the word HERE

¡Prepárate para sumergirte en una celebración del arte y la creatividad durante una semana! Únase a nosotros para un evento artístico comunitario inolvidable que muestra los mejores y más brillantes talentos de nuestra área local a través de experiencias culturales, desde murales e instalaciones hasta música y danza en la Semana de las Artes de Boulder del 4 al 12 de abril de 2025.

Este evento no es sólo una muestra de talento, sino también una plataforma para la educación y la colaboración. Asista a talleres, clases magistrales y debates para profundizar su comprensión de las artes y obtener valiosos conocimientos de los artistas locales.

Si eres un entusiasta del arte experimentado o simplemente estás descubriendo tu pasión por la creatividad, ¡hay algo para todos!

¿Tienes un evento? Haga clic aquí para enviar un evento al calendario BAW

¿Quieres ser voluntario? Regístrate para ser voluntario AQUÍ

¿Es usted una empresa amante de las artes y le gustaría apoyar la Semana de las Artes de Boulder? Esto es lo que necesita saber

Conoce cómo puedes ayudarnos a correr la voz AQUÍ

 

Learn More about BAW
BCAA Acknowlegements

Thank you New and Renewing Members

Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema

Aaron McKissen

 Crystal Polis

Sam Hauser

Rick Dallago

Maren Waldman

James van Court

 Nicolette Andres

Patricia Connelly

Kathy Sievering

Maputo A Mensah

Kelly Joy

Patricia Fabian

Annie Fox

Jennifer Heath

Thank you to this month's Volunteers


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