OUR COMMUNITIES
Arts for All “Being in a rural environment is deeply tied into everything that Arts for All does. We create opportunities for youth to experience arts in ways that they would normally not have access to. From our marimba project, which brought in 16 practice marimbas to schools that provided in-school musical learning opportunities, to providing high quality specialized arts, movement, music classes, and outreaches, we bring experiences that most rural youth would not have access to.”
Gunnison Arts Center
“Gunnison’s community (population of 6,937) is over 4 hours from a metropolitan area (Denver) and the next closest town is Montrose or Salida. Our activities are geared towards a wide audience, from our large Cora population to our youth, the retired, our educators, and artists. We strive to provide something for everyone in our small town, where resources are limited. Whether it be a clay class, theater camp, or gallery opening, we hope all of our citizens can find their creative spark at the Gunnison Arts Center. After COVID consumed our small town, our purpose became clear. We exist to serve our community by connecting artists, giving performers a venue, and educating Gunnison’s kids and adults in various media. We provide an outlet to discover and express through the arts. We serve as a conduit for the Gunnison Valley’s creative current. Being able to connect our current with other rural communities has been invaluable. We feel supported, strengthened, and emboldened to create together across Colorado.”
Chaffee Arts
“Our community (population of 3,000 in winter/7,000 in summer) is 2.5 hours from the Denver metropolitan area and the next closest town is Salida (population 7,000). All our art activities are funded by artist memberships and local donations. We attract many talented artists because of the beauty of our local scenery. We are close to several 14’ers and the Arkansas River runs through our town which draws many tourists during the summer. We struggle with collaborating with other arts organizations because we are a distance from other towns, but this has been enhanced by RAC. Being rural means we live in a beautiful area and get to know mostly everyone in our small town—this helps us get things done without relying on outside assistance.”
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