ABOUT US
Durango Friends of the Arts (DFA) is an all‑volunteer, nonprofit organization established in 1991 to provide financial support to performing and visual artists, schools, and arts organizations across La Plata County. We raise funds through annual community events and award grants that enrich arts education, cultural access, and creative opportunities for people of all ages.
Since 1991 we have distributed more than $777,000 to local arts programs. In 2024 DFA awarded $24,000 across 11 grants; in 2025 we distributed $40,000 through 16 grants to 13 organizations. Our annual grants are awarded to multiple local nonprofit organizations that support programs, individual artists, and schools, with an emphasis on youth and community‑building projects that broaden participation in and accessibility to the arts.
OUR MISSION
Durango Friends of the Arts inspires support for visual, music, and performing arts to provide lasting educational and cultural benefits to our diverse community, with a special focus on programs for children and youth.
2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| President Mary Steinberg | email |
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Vice President Symone Massey | email |
Secretary Winnie Neunzig | email |
Treasurer Georgeann Reitz | email Kathy Kolbe | email |
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| Membership Chair Kay Hatterman | email |
Fundraising & Publicity Karen Bell | email Maureen Farina | email |
Programs Karren Little | email |
Hospitality Vic Kostainsek | email Eric Wolf | email |
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| Merchandise Marsha Shutty| email |
Newsletter Amy Wolf | email |
Grants Chair Pat Gillaspy | email |
Website Eric Wolf | 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
