Telluride Arts | Annual Fund

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Telluride Arts Annual Fund

Celebrating 50+ years as Telluride's local arts council, Telluride Arts continues to enrich the community and vitalize the region, by advancing the appreciation and participation in the arts. 

The Annual Fund plays a vital role in the fulfillment of Telluride Arts mission, by sustaining operations and program initiatives, further vitalizing the community through the arts.

Our Impact

Telluride Arts has grown from a grassroots initiative to a cornerstone of the community, supporting the creative sector Holiday Bazaar Vendor, Katie Terrell Ramos, Owner of Mesa Verde Lavenderthrough three primary pillars:

1. Supporting Local and Regional Artists: Providing essential resources for artists to create, thrive, and expand their reach. From grants and collaborative partnerships to paid performances, exhibitions, and arts bazaars, Telluride Arts offers opportunities that empower artists; ensuring their work is seen, heard, and valued. To-date in 2024, we've paid over $170,000 to local and regional artists, directly supporting their creative endeavors and enriching our community.

2. Connecting Audiences with the Arts: Bringing art to public spaces, creating opportunities for the community to engage and appreciate the arts through exhibitions, live performances, and interactive events. 

3. Advocating for the Arts: Telluride Arts works to ensure the arts remain a priority in local decision-making, maintaining an environment where art thrives alongside other aspects of community development.

4th-7th grade robotics class visited with Dave Pressler at his robot exhibition at Telluride Arts

A Future of Inclusion and Connection

Looking ahead, we are more committed than ever to expanding our impact within the community. Envisioning a future built upon the legacy of inclusion, deepening our ties to the community and the broader art world. This vision includes the expansion of impactful programming and opportunities for artists through collaborative partnerships and creative community engagement, ensuring that the arts are accessible to all, now and for generations to come.

Chamber Music Happy Hour at Telluride Arts, featuring Anneke Dean, Claire Beard, Steve White, and Travis FischerAs we embark on the next chapter of our journey, your support through our Annual Fund Campaign is essential to sustaining and expanding our programs, ensuring the continued vitality of the arts in Telluride. Your gift will directly support:

• Telluride Arts Operations
• Resources and Marketing Initiatives for local and regional artists and each of our creative district constituents
• Public Art Projects that enrich the community’s landscape
• Educational Programs that nurture the next generation of artists
• Community-Based Performances and Collaborations that bring the community together

Community panel discussion presented by Telluride Foundation at Telluride Arts

By supporting Telluride Arts, you are not just making a donation—you are investing in the future of our community, the creative economy, and the cultural landscape of Telluride. Together, we can ensure that the arts continue to enrich and uplift the community as a whole.

Thank you for your support!

Book reading and signing of Rosemerry Wahtola-Trommer's 'The Unfolding', in collaboration with Between the Covers and Telluride Arts