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Where will the money go?
We will be donating our proceeds to two organizations at the moment we are in discussion withThe Genesis Inspiration Foundation– a nonprofit organization founded in 2018 with a mission to connect youth to the transformative power of the arts- as well as Durango Friends of the arts- an all-volunteer organization raising funds for projects and programs whose goals provide educational and cultural benefits to the people of the greater Durango area.
Empowering Youth Through the Arts
The Genesis Inspiration Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018 with a mission to connect youth to the transformative power of the arts. By improving access to arts education in under-resourced communities, we strive to enhance educational outcomes and spark inspiration in children nationwide. Since our inception, we have donated $10 million to fund arts programming at museums, schools, and nonprofit cultural organizations, creating meaningful opportunities for children to explore their creativity and potential.
Get to Know Us
Durango Friends of the Arts (DFA) was founded to excite and inspire support for all artistic endeavors, whether visual, music, or the performing arts. Our goals are to provide educational and cultural benefits to our community and to explore new opportunities and experiences for our diverse population.
By emplasizing programs for children and youth, Durango Friends of the Arts recognizes the value of establishing an appreciation for the arts, for generations to come.
Get to Know Us
As seniors at Animas High School, we spend the majority of our core class time working on a Senior Project, which includes three parts: a thesis, a TED Talk, and an action project. For our action project, we are planning to put on an arts festival to connect the community and raise money for children in the arts. Our common goal through this project is to raise money for youth access to the arts through the shared love of all forms of art including music, dance, and visual arts.
Meet the team
Get to know the people behind the project!
Sophie May
Co-Director of the Under One Moon Arts Festival
My name is Sophie May, and I am a musician! I play piano, guitar, and I sing. I look forward to bringing musicians of varying backgrounds together in our community at the Under One Moon Arts Festival!
Anya McMillen
Co-Director of the Under One Moon Arts Festival
I am Anya McMillen, and I am a dancer! I mainly do ballet and contemporary, along with creating choreography. I look forward to sharing my love of dance through this festival and connecting the dancers and artists within the Durango community!
Avery Colclough
Co-Director of the Under One Moon Arts Festival
Hi, I'm Avery Colclough. I love photography, fashion, and of course, music. I'm excited to further connect the community through music and the arts at the Under One Moon Arts Festival!
Penny Mark
Co-Director of the Under One Moon Arts Festival
My name is Penny Mark. I love making art, singing, reading, and writing. I strongly believe in the importance of community within the arts, and am very excited to dedicate myself to this cause through our arts festival!
