Jumpstart Your Non-profit.
The Telluride Arts Umbrella Program has been incubating local arts programs and creative projects for over forty years. The program provides both administrative support and fiscal sponsorship for start-ups and long-term partners.
The umbrella of Telluride Arts provides an alternative to establishing a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, saving time and money, and creating administrative efficiencies. The umbrella agreement can be structured in a variety of ways, providing the right tools and/or administrative support that will help you get arts projects off the ground.
For more information, please contact us at the Telluride Arts HQ. We are located 220 + 224 W Colorado Ave in Telluride. info@telluridearts.org 970.728.3930
Current Umbrella PARTNER Organizations:
WE Arts mission is to promote and create a variety of art mediums in the West End community to foster connection, curiosity and creation.
Augment Music Project
Established in 2020, Augment Music Project supports local music in the Telluride area. We believe the vibrancy of our music scene goes beyond the major festivals to include a very talented group of musicians living in the area.
Augment is focused on making an impact in several areas:
Provide music grants through the annual Telluride Arts grant program. We fund the music category and provided grants to 7 musicians/groups in 2023. Musicians use the funds for equipment, studio time, and other ways to advance their careers. Community impact is an important consideration in the grant process.
Provide live performance opportunities for our musicians. Augment schedules and funds various live shows throughout the year, including the weekly Telluride Farmer's Market and monthly Community Night performances. We look for opportunities to enhance an event with live music, especially other non-profits.
House concerts are very rewarding for the host and musician. We can help at various levels to get you connected.
Deep Creek Experimental
The Deep Creek Mine is a non-profit industrial & performance art space located near Telluride, CO in the heart of the majestic San Juan Mountains.
PAST UMBRELLA ORGANIZATIONS:
ARTISTS OF RICO
TELLURIDE TOWN BAND
SQUIDSHOW THEATRE--NOW TELLURIDE THEATRE
TELLURIDE PHOTO FESTIVAL
TELLURIDE FIRE FESTIVAL
TELLURIDE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
OSCILLATION TRANSIA FILM FEST