Art Garage

Interested in having The Art Garage at your event? Fill out our Event inquiry form [HERE](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWB9vfmJwdUpLy_uqeW8gZhFMFC4x45v-pQ5hngg-7d4rpDg/viewform)! Interested in partnering with The Art Garage to create a program? Fill out our Program inquiry form [HERE](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflyjOmDQd-uYvkG4_UURAVvY6_vKUofORnPYu8DyljNJWPvw/viewform) and learn more about what we do below! Show your support and [DONATE](https://www.coloradogives.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=36988) to our Community Engagement Programs today to help make the arts accessible for all! **About Community Engagement Programs:** The Art Garage Community Engagement Programs support creative expression within individuals and communities by providing art-based workshops that heal, inspire and empower people who are at-risk, under-served and/or with developmental, intellectual, mental and/or physical disabilities. The Art Garage has successfully collaborated with schools, disability organizations, behavioral health partners, residential treatment centers and day habilitation programs. Workshops are conducted in a safe and nonjudgmental environment on site at our studio or at a partner location, encouraging exploration and experimentation of art materials and the discovery of one’s unique visual language with the intention of improving self-esteem, identity and personal transformation through creative self- expression. Activities vary per each partner depending on their clients needs. The program runs year-round and varies in duration depending on the partner organization. **If you are part of an organization that would like to partner with The Art Garage in developing programming, please fill out this** [Community Programming Form ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflyjOmDQd-uYvkG4_UURAVvY6_vKUofORnPYu8DyljNJWPvw/viewform?usp=sf_link) **and we will be in touch as soon as possible!** **If you would like to have The Art Garage at your event, please fill out our **[**Event Form**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWB9vfmJwdUpLy_uqeW8gZhFMFC4x45v-pQ5hngg-7d4rpDg/viewform?usp=sf_link)**. You may also email or call us for more information at **[**info@artgaragedenver.com**](mailto:info@artgaragedenver.com)** or 303-377-2353.** **Recent Programs and Events:** [The Black Arts Festival](https://colbaf.org/) The mission of the Colorado Black Arts Festival (CBAF) is to seek to involve the total community in helping to establish self-reliance, believing that pride in one’s culture is the foundation for long- term stability and prosperity. The Colorado Black Arts Festival strives to develop, promote and celebrate Black arts and culture in Colorado. The Art Garage joins the children’s pavilion at the festival and facilitates art activities for festival goers. [Denver Public Schools ](https://elcs.dpsk12.org/) ELCS (Extended Learning and Community Schools) As a community partner, The Art Garage provides extended day enrichments within Denver Public Schools and charters. [DIRT Coffee Bar](https://www.dirtcoffee.org/about-us) The Art Garage is proud to partner with DIRT Coffee Bar on the Mosaic Campus for art shows and more. DIRT Coffee is a non-profit with a “mission to cultivate intentional workspaces for the neurodivergent population to gain meaningful, integrated, and equitable employment.” DIRT also provides Disability Justice Training for other non profits and organizations. [Future Fest](https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Work-With-Us/Future-Fest) The Art Garage serves as a community partner with Future Fest. Future Fest is a vibrant FREE community event in Civic Center Park bringing youth in grades K-12 and their families together for engaging, interactive activities that make meaningful connections between kids and future city careers. [Laradon](https://laradon.org/) Laradon works with Adults 21+ with disabilities giving them access to learning opportunities, skill-building activities, and meaningful, social relationships to promote independence in all aspects of daily living. Individualized programs are designed to accommodate and support specific challenges a person might face as they strive to achieve their full potential.The Art Garage works with Laradon to provide meaningful and engaging art activities for their members. Each year The Art Garage helps organize an art show for Laradon Artists’ to display their work. [Stanley British Primary School](https://www.stanleybps.org/) Since August of 2022, The Art Garage has been providing Stanley British Primary School with after school and half day art programs. [Park Hill Wine Walk](https://parkhillwinewalk.com/) During the wine walk, participants have an opportunity to create a small memorable piece of art to take home with them facilitated by The Art Garage staff and volunteers. [Park Hill Home Tour and Street Fair](https://parkhillhometour.org/) The Art Garage hosts a table and provides hands on art activities for participants. [Justice High School](https://denverjusticehighschool.colorado.gov/) The Art Garage began partnering with Justice High School in the 2022-23 school year to provide visual arts instruction two times a week to help students earn elective credits toward graduation. We were able to provide summer school support at Justice High School beginning in 2023-24. [Pascual Le Doux Academy](https://pascualledoux.dpsk12.org/) The Art Garage is helping support Free Universal Pre-K by introducing 3-4 year olds at Pascual Le Doux Academy to visual arts in a weekly after school art club. [RIA Homeschool Enrichment Program](https://riacolorado.org/home) The Art Garage provides full day visual arts enrichment for homeschool families in grades K-5 in the Denver metro area. Students register with RIA and attend classes weekly throughout the entire school year. [Grovewood Community Development](https://grovewoodcommunitydevelopment.org/) The Art Garage collaborates with Grovewood Community Development at Nine Mile Station to provide art classes to residents 62 and over who want to expand their talents to include art. [Savio](https://www.saviohouse.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtYy9BhBcEiwANWQQL4KNCVuXaKeI-giWR3A9ztQMmQiyFu8z470PLOHLmxewUSRYWMDqzhoCIMcQAvD_BwE) Savio is a non-profit organization that supports children and youth by strengthening family relationships. The Art Garage collaborated with Savio to create a piece of art work to commemorate the opening of their new Bluestem housing program. [Veg Fest](https://www.vegfestco.com/about) Veg Fest is family friendly vegan event that celebrates all things vegan and animal friendly. The Art Garage began partnering with Veg Fest in 2024 and continues to provide a sustainable family art activity in the Kids’ Zone. **Previous Partners:** Access Gallery, Anythink Libraries, Arapahoe House, Aspen Center for Women, Avenida, The Brain Injury Alliance, Cake Crumbs, Center for Conductive Education, CHIC (Collaborative Healing Initiative Within Colorado), Community Intersections, Center for The Blind, Community Choices, Delwest, Denver Children's Advocacy Center, DC21 School, East High School Arts Walk, Flourish Supportive Living, Higher Visions in Education Program, Highlands Ranch Community Association, Hope House of Colorado, International Rescue Committee, Joshua School, Mile High Workshops, Morey Middle School, NAFSA Conference, Shiloh House, S.O.A.R., Stepwise, Synergy Outpatient, Thorton Arts and Culture The Cube High School, Polaris Elementary School, Primrose School of North Denver, Westwood Public Art “Hub”, 5280 High School