Funders to approach for EcoArts Connections

PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: The mission of EcoArts Connections is to bring together arts, science, and other fields to deepen public understanding of climate change and speed the shift to a sustainable future. Activities include commissioning, producing, presenting, and consulting on performances, exhibits, youth programs, and other events. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Part III, Line 28 - SAN LAZARO MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY (MHC) - Activities included classes, webinars, and other activities based at San Lazaro mobile home park, attended by mostly Latinx children, youth, mothers, and/or families from San Lazaro and nearby mobile home parks focusing on sustainability, including the arts, gardening, energy conservation and weatherization, and other topics. Expenses - $29,267. Part III, Line 29 - BOULDER RIDGE AND OTHER MOBILE HOME COMMUNITIES - Activities included classes, webinars and other activities at Boulder Ridge Mobile Home Community (MHC) and/or attended virtually by other MHCs in Boulder, Lafayette, and other locations in Boulder County. Expenses - $59,562. Part III, Line 30 - OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING RED ALERT, LUNA CULTURA & MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - Red Alert is a project bringing together artists, scientists, indigenous knowledge holders, sustainabilists and others to find new roles for the arts in the face of global change that will have activities over the course of 3 years. In 2023, we held multiple national online and co-presented an exhibit (with collaborators) at the National Center for Atmospheric Research which was a display of Indigenous artists photos of climate change. Luna Cultura included presentations of Indigenous and Mexican artists and speakers. Miscellaneous programs included mission-related research, talks, and other activities by internationally regarded speakers. Expenses…