Join us for a celebration of the arts!
On April 25-26,2026, the Peaks and Valleys Arts Partnership ( a local non-profit) will be presenting the Under One Moon Festival at Tico Time River Resort in Aztec, New Mexico. The festival is a charity event raising money for youth in the arts both locally and throughout our nation. This event is a celebration of all art forms across ages and genres. Both days of the festival will feature music, dance, theater, and visual art exhibitions throughout the day as well as guided workshops. Artists ranging from young students at local music schools to well known local bands will be performing throughout the day on the main stage along with art booths, food trucks, and vendors surrounding the area. Local dance studios and regional theater groups will be featured at the pavilion! This is an all inclusive, family friendly event, and we hope to see citizens from across the region join in this celebration! We hope to see you there!
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Where will the money go?
We will be donating our proceeds to two organizations, The 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- a local all-volunteer organization raising funds for projects and programs whose goals provide educational and cultural benefits to the people of the greater Durango area.
Get to Know Us
Durango Friends of the Arts (DFA) was founded to excite and inspire support for all artistic endeavors, whether visual, musical, or the performing arts. Their goals are to provide educational and cultural benefits to our community and to explore new opportunities and experiences for their diverse population.
By emphasizing programs for children and youth, Durango Friends of the Arts recognizes the value of establishing an appreciation for the arts for generations to come.
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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, they strive to enhance educational outcomes and spark inspiration in children nationwide. Since their inception, they 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.
Our Partners
About The Art of Living
The Art of Living is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the world, founded in 1981 by renowned spiritual teacher and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. It is committed to uplifting and empowering individuals and communities through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, with a particular focus on stress reduction and mental well-being.
The foundation's mission is to create a happier, stress-free world by providing tools for personal transformation. The vision is to foster a global community that seeks positive change and well-being for all individuals.
About Stillwater Music
Stillwater Music is Durango’s primary music education hub. Stillwater Music is a 501(c)(3) that
was founded in 2005 in a rented office space with 12 kids, some instruments, and a vision. Today–with our team of over 30 professional music instructors and staff–Stillwater serves 1,000+ students of all ages each week through classes, private lessons, and our partner contracts.
At the Under One Moon Festival, Stillwater Student Bands will perform as part of the youth section of the event!
About Prickly Pear Dance
A little bit about Prickly Pear Dance, we specialize in classical ballet, contemporary ballet, and contemporary dance. We also teach jazz. We aim to help dancers enhance their technique, confidence, and performance. Most of our dancers are on a ballet track. We are a small studio with limited class sizes. We prioritize individual attention and work with each dancer to set personalized goals for progress.
About iAM Music
iAM MUSIC is an ecosystem founded by artists for artists serving as a creative hub for collaboration. We empower and connect youth, elevate and showcase career-minded musicians, and host events to stimulate the local creative economy. We are always innovating and evolving to stay current with the wider music community. iAM MUSIC cultivates artists with a focus on social entrepreneurship. We envision driven, self-actualizing artists and leaders who embody our philosophy of inspiring change through positive rhythms and actions. The collaborative music ecosystem model will sustain a powerful network of organic relationships that will spark the fire in the next generation of young musicians in our local, regional, and global community.
At the Under One Moon Festival, iAM Music Student bands will perform as part of the youth section of the event!
Sponsors
Get to Know Us
We are a group of four seniors at Animas High School working on a senior action project! For our action project, we are putting on an arts festival to connect the community and raise money for children in the arts. Our common goal through this event 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. We are a registered Non-Profit organization looking to enrich the culture of the greater La Plata County Area.
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, I sing, and write songs! I look forward to bringing musicians of varying backgrounds together in our community 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!
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
Visual Arts Coordinator for 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!
