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“We elevate you, and then you come back and elevate the next person.” #LivingstonFellow and Executive Director of the Usalg, Papa Dia talks about the work he does in his community and how he helps empower others to inspire those around them: bit.ly/3z29e5Z

The Foundation is excited to announce a technical assistance grant opportunity for arts & culture organizations with budgets under $500,000. A simple application is required and will be considered on a rolling basis: bit.ly/3mu1s1W #Artists #Colorado

Lovely coverage of Foundation grantee D3 Arts in Denver Westword. Santiago Jaramillo, and his daughter Lala, share how they focus on community health, cultural identity and artistic expression through their daily work running the Westwood organization: bit.ly/3MQbogV

Meet 2023 #LivingstonFellow, Carla Mestas, Executive Director of CIRCLE. The organization connects inclusive, responsive communities to education through a lens of #socialjustice and ensuring there are equitable opportunities around the world: bit.ly/41DnIoY

Honored to have hosted the 2023 American Alliance of Museums conference in Denver. Over 4,000 museum professionals attended from around the world. Our CEO, Gary Steuer, co-chaired with Joyce Tsai and Dawn DiPrince. Our financial support helped bring in phenomenal local artists.

Yesterday, we celebrated with the legendary Cleo Parker Robinson at the historic ground blessing dedication for the studio’s new facility. Bonfils board member, Dwinita Mosby Tyler, MC’d while Gary shared remarks. Powerful event! More to come!

Announcing our new strategic framework: Bold, grounded in equity, inspired by you: einpresswire.com/article/635473…

Here’s a write up on Philanthropy News Digest about our new strategic framework!

Today, we proudly announce Anthony Grimes as our new Director of Communications. The artist and movement leader brings a wealth of experience and innovation to storytelling that has already catalyzed big change in the world. Read more here: ow.ly/sMb950OIA9b

“Place based is the future.” - #leadinglocally2023

“Foundations need to get on the front lines of policy and advocacy. That’s where real change happens.” #leadinglocally2023

Poignant question for the closing plenary today on the role of “inside” work: “Are you an activist or are you a changemaker?”

Denver's Bonfils-Stanton Fndn Foundation made a lot of changes amid the tumult of 2020, but leaders knew there was more work to be done. President and CEO Gary Steuer walks Inside Philanthropy through the foundation’s ongoing evolution: buff.ly/3NwtmoJ

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Next week, the Denver Arts and Venues Mayor-Elect transition committee is hosting a public forum. Your participation is encouraged as an opportunity to hear an overview of the committees’ work and to share your ideas, concerns, and hopes for the future.

We are excited to announce that letters of intent are now being accepted for Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth. LOIs will be reviewed by a panel of arts education leaders from across the state, followed by an invitation to full application for select applicants.

Bonfils-Stanton staff just returned from a rejuvenating and inspiring retreat in Chautauqua, Colorado. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the time spent with each other, our masterful facilitators, and on the breathtaking indigenous land that hosted us

In Sept, Bonfils-Stanton President and CEO, Gary Steuer, and Chief Financial Officer, Ann Hovland attended the Equity Alliance Summit in New York’s Catskill Mountains. Watch the video to see an incredible group of women & bipoc enterpreneurs and funders. ow.ly/CfPt50PXW42

The partnership between Bonfils-Stanton Foundation & Denver Arts & Venues centers the imaginative possibilities of artists. In the comments, tag an artist or art collective who is reshaping this city and country.