Arts in Society 2019 Grantee Projects by Cause

Arts in Society proudly supports artists and art organizations set on changing Colorado communities for the better.

Learn more about the cross-sectors of art and social awareness by exploring the different categories below.

 
 

Categories of Cause:

 
Civic Engagement and Community ..

Civic Engagement and Community Development

Harboring cultures, traditions, and safe spaces for diverse communities through arts and art education.

Mural for Health Awareness..

Health and Wellbeing

Bringing awareness to topics involving health and the healthcare system by public projects and art therapy.

Action in Rural CO..

Rural Colorado

Advocating for the history and population of rural counties that receive less funding or economic growth through creative groups and education.

 
Veterans Art Showcase..

Veterans

Helping military veterans reintegrate back into society with a series of workshops and active arts engagement.

Art Student League Arts in Prison..

Restorative Justice

Supporting incarcerated individuals through the justice system through art therapy and creative habits.

Integrating Youth at Cleo Parker..

Race and Equity

Establishing opportunities for minorities to explore and learn multiple heritages and artistic traditions.

 
Youth Employment Academy..

Youth Development

Teaching adolescents about essential, humane topics by participation and creative projects.

Atlantis Community Development..

Disabilities

Helping individuals develop skills, using the arts to advocate for inclusion of disabilities in different communities.

UndocuAmerica Ed. Series..

Refugees and Immigrants

Building safe spaces and giving individuals opportunity to tell their stories through public arts.

 
 
Belonging(s) Homeless Out Loud..

Homelessness

Using arts as a public solution for lack of protection for homeless property and camping rights.