ABOUT US
Durango Friends of the Arts is a non-profit all volunteer organization founded in 1991. Its purpose is to offer financial support for various performing and visual artists and groups in the Durango area. We host many fundraising events annually to generate funds in the form of grant money which we award to various nonprofit organizations, individuals, and schools for art-related programs whose goals are to provide educational and cultural benefits to the community.
Since 1991, we have distributed $740,000.00 to our local performing and visual arts programs and organizations in La Plata County. In 2024, grants totaling $24,000 were awarded to 11 local performing and visual arts programs and organizations, and $30,000 has been committed to be distributed in 2025.
OUR MISSION
Durango Friends of the Arts (DFA) was founded to excite and inspire support for all artistic endeavors, whether visual, music, or the performing arts. Our goals are to provide educational and cultural benefits to our community and to explore new opportunities and experiences for our diverse population.
By emplasizing programs for children and youth, Durango Friends of the Arts recognizes the value of establishing an appreciation for the arts, for generatonss to come.
2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| President Pat Gillaspy | email |
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Vice President | Winnie Neunzig | email |
Secretary Mary Steinberg | email |
Treasurer Georgeann Reitz | email |
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| Membership Chair Kay Hatterman | email |
Fundraising & Publicity Gary Pennngton | email Karen Bell | email |
Programs Karren Little | email |
Hospitality Vic Kostainsek | email Jim Bell | email |
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| Merchandise Boddie Carll | email |
Newsletter Carrie Denman| email |
Outreach Mary Steinberg | email |
Grants Chair Pete Kamp| email |
Meeting Minutes and Newsletters are available upon request: Email Us!
Durango Friends of the Arts By-Laws
Durango Friends of the Arts is a 501c3 exempt non-profit organization
EIN:26-4730656
