Larimer Arts Association
What is the Larimer Arts Association?
The Lower Downtown Denver Arts Association, dba Larimer Arts Association (LAA), was established in 1996 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting arts awareness and education in Denver. LAA appreciates the value of art and culture, and the opportunity to present these expressions in cooperation with peer organizations. LAA's mission is to promote, stimulate and encourage the cultural welfare of Denver through interactive cultural events and cooperative art programming for emerging artists.
Issue and Market
Funding for the arts has significantly eroded in our schools, communities and venues. This condition is coupled with the diminishing amount of charitable support of the arts in Denver. The arts receive less than 23% of the total amount of charitable support of the arts in Denver (Cone/Roper Giving Survey 2000). These indications of neglect disregard the highly positive outcomes of culture: entertainment, beauty, fulfillment, and a vehicle of healing for children and adults alike.
Positive Outcomes
Over the years, the Larimer Arts Association had developed new audiences through annual culture event attendance nearing one million. Additionally, more than 500 emerging artists gain much deserved exposure in the Denver community. Audiences and artists have access to more cultural events free of charge. LAA also stresses the importance of exposing young artists to valuable experiences such as sharing their art publicly.
Funding and Status
The Larimer Arts Association is funded primarily by corporate sponsorship grant, event retail and concession sales. LAA is apolitical, has no religious affiliations, and supports affirmative action. LAA is a US 501(c) 3 in the state of Colorado and a SCFD Tier III affiliate.
Our Board of Advisors |
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| Radhika Black, Larimer Associates |
Kacey Burke, Larimer Associates |
Christopher Black, Brew Bones, LLC |
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| Jennifer Schiavone ICF International |
Renee Ortiz Eventful Productions, Inc. |
Erika Sauerwein Collective Licensing International |
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| Claudia Amortegui The Orion Group |
Matt Keeney AOR |
Mary Eckels Gusterman Silversmiths |
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| Steve Kurowski Colorado Brewers Guild |
Jan and Sydney Eitel Artistic Endeavors |
Michael Rieger Lapis Gallery |
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| David Zupancic DCPA |
Amber Fochi Little Arts and Venues Denver |
Jennifer Mosquera Art Salon Denver |
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| Eric Matelski Artist Committee |
Maureen Russell Rowland & Broughton Architecture |
Karen Wachtel PorchLight Real Estate Group |
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| Camilia Nguyen Community Leader |
Steve DeOrio Madonnari |
Kyle Banister Professional Artist |
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| Dante Dunlap LEG |
Katie Lau AOR |
Elena Mlotkowski AOR |
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Our Partners |
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 Denver Public Schools |
 The Citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District |
Larimer Arts Association Staff
Eventful Productions – Event Producer (Renee Ortiz)
For questions regarding event production, volunteer opportunities, vendors, and entertainment and sponsorship, contact Renee Ortiz at renee@eventfulpro.com
Radhika Black, Director
For questions regarding event production, advertising, merchandise sponsorship and general event inquiries, contact Radhika at
radhika@larimerarts.org
Kacey Burke, Associate Director
For media inquiries and post-event information, contact Kacey at kacey@larimerassociates.com
Larimer Arts Association does not discriminate against any employee, volunteer or program participant on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity,gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, military, political service, affiliation or disability.
