“There was no real data to support advocacy efforts,” explained Erin Trapp, former deputy director of WESTAF. As the demand for data in the arts grew, WESTAF took action and developed the Creative Vitality Index™ (CVI™). #WESTAF50 #CVSuite #CreativeEconomyData

Yesterday, we announced the 2024 BIPOC Artist Fund Awardees. We also want to acknowledge and thank the application reviewers who helped identify this year's awardees. Get to know our reviewers: ow.ly/8ew850SoHkR #BIPOCArtistFund ow.ly/v9TI50SoHkU

Closing soon! WESTAF’s newest grant opportunity, Cultural Sustainability: A WESTAF Program for Small Organizations of Color is accepting applications through Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Apply today: ow.ly/5c2650SrSZZ

We're excited to welcome Josh Blanchard (Colorado Creative Industries) and John Zirkle (Warren Miller Performing Arts Center) to the WESTAF Board of Trustees! 🎉 We're thrilled to have their expertise and passion on board. #WESTAF #ArtsLeadership

July 26 marks the 34th anniversary that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. Join the ADA National Network on July 24 for their webinar: History of the Disability Rights Movement. Learn more and register: adata.org/event/ada-anni…

🚨 MCA Denver is hiring! They're looking for passionate, creative minds to join their team. If contemporary art is your calling, check out their job openings and apply today. Let's shape the future of art together! 🎨 #JobAlert #MCADenver mcadenver.org/about/jobs

"When artful living becomes synonymous with healthy living, the possibilities are endless. That’s the future we now must work toward." In a new entry to our #HealBridgeThrive series, The Kennedy Center's Deborah Rutter writes abt the intersection of arts & health. bit.ly/3Shhjxw

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.

Apply today to 50 Years, 50 Artists: A Celebration of the West! Hosted by WESTAF and CaFÉ, this call invites artists in the WESTAF region to submit work exploring the concept of time. 50 pieces will be selected for online exhibition. Apply by Sept. 14 at bit.ly/50Years50Artis…

This month, we’re reminiscing on the beginnings of WESTAF’s Emerging Leaders of Color program from its inception to what it’s become today. Join us throughout the month as we look back on the ways that this program and its mission have evolved. #ELC #WESTAF50

To kick things off, get to know more about more about how the program started and hear from alums, program designers, and more in our latest video: youtube.com/watch?v=CEC1wK… Special thanks to our own Natalie Villa for her amazing work on this series! #WESTAFELC #WESTAF50

Announcing the Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment grant administered by @cci_arts! #Grants ranging from $1,000–$5,000 will be awarded to individual #TraditionalCraft #ContemporaryCraft artists. Apply between July 10 and September 4 on the @cci_arts website. Spread the word!

Do you have questions about your Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment grant application? Join @cci_arts on Wednesday, August 14 at 5 pm PDT for a drop-in Q/A. Register at cciarts.org/tools_equipmen… #SupportCraftArtists #TraditionalCraft #ContemporaryCraft #FolkArt #ArtsFunding

Announcing the 2024-25 TourWest awardees and panelists! Supported by the National Endowment for the Arts since 1994, TourWest is a grant program providing subsidies to arts and community organizations in the WESTAF region. Meet the Awardees and Panelists: ow.ly/9AvM50SYGux

🌟 Diving into History: Did you know that WESTAF's Multicultural Advisory Committee first came together back in 2000? This groundbreaking initiative was developed to champion diversity and empower leaders from underrepresented communities in the arts. #DiversityInArts #WESTAF50

🎙️Amplifying Voices: Launched in 2010, the Emerging Leaders of Color program helped nurture talent and foster multicultural leadership in the arts, crafting an inclusive and equitable artistic landscape. #WESTAF50 #ArtsLeadership

There’s one week until the 2024 Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment application deadline! Apply by 11:59 a.m. (morning) PDT on Sept. 4. Learn more: cciarts.org/tools_equipmen… #SupportCraftArtists #CraftArtsGrant #ArtistSupport #TraditionalCraft #ContemporaryCraft #FolkArt

🌈 Celebrating Diversity: The essence of WESTAF's Leaders of Color program, where innovation meets inclusivity. From forging new paths to amplifying diverse voices, this program embodies the spirit of unity and creativity in the arts. #WESTAFLoC #WESTAF50

Only two days left to apply for a 2024 Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment grant! Deadline: 11:59 a.m. (morning) PDT on Wednesday, September 4. Head over to CCI Arts to apply: ow.ly/zXxh50T59i9 #SupportCraftArtists #CraftArtsGrant #ArtistGrant #ArtsFunding

Check out some highlights from Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD's 1st trip to #AK last month incl visits with organizations, artists, and arts leaders in Anchorage, Bethel, and Juneau. bit.ly/3XvshT5