Founded in 2019, New Cottage Arts is a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of music and art education. We serve youth and families from under-resourced communities, with a focus on historically marginalized populations, including youth of color, refugee youth, and LGBTQ+ youth. Through year-round programs like group classes, workshops, and performance opportunities, we empower participants to explore their creativity, build resilience, and develop essential life skills.
Our mission is to foster social, emotional, and intellectual growth in a supportive, pro-social environment where young people can discover their unique voices and forge connections with their community. From our Westwood Youth Drum Line to our engaging art workshops, we provide accessible and inclusive programs designed to cultivate confidence, self-expression, and a sense of belonging.
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Our mission is to invest in the social, emotional, and intellectual development of youth and their families. By creating a supportive, pro-social environment for learning and creativity, we help our participants build responsibility, self-esteem, resilience, purpose, and community.
New Cottage Arts was established in 2019 in response to a significant need for accessible, culturally relevant music and art education in Denver’s under-resourced communities. Recognizing that many young people, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, lack opportunities for creative expression and social-emotional growth, we set out to bridge this gap by offering free and low-cost arts programming designed to empower youth and foster community connection.
Our programs focus on serving historically underrepresented populations, including youth of color, newcomer refugee youth, LGBTQ+ youth, and families experiencing socioeconomic challenges. Through year-round group classes, one-on-one lessons, community events, and school partnerships, we aim to build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of identity and purpose among our participants.
New Cottage Arts believes that arts education is not just a creative outlet but a vital tool for personal development, mental health support, and community building. In every session and performance, we work to create a safe, inclusive space where youth can connect with one another, learn from caring mentors, and experience the transformative power of the arts. Our approach combines high-quality instruction with mentorship, family involvement, and culturally relevant curricula that reflect and celebrate the identities of our students.
We are committed to expanding access to the arts in Denver, fostering well-being and opportunity, and enriching the lives of youth and their families for years to come.
Organization name
New Cottage Arts Inc
2019
Tax id (EIN)
88-2047550
Category
Youth Development, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Education
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
3851 N Steele Street Suite 1488Denver, CO, US
Arapahoe County, CO, US
Adams County, CO, US
Jefferson County, CO, US
Denver, CO, US