Twenty-five artists and art organizations were awarded the Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grants by the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) Division.
Twenty-five artists and art organizations were awarded the Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grants by the Colorado Creative Industries Division. The project is meant to make traditional forms of art more accessible for artistic endeavors that are typically underrepresented in the contemporary art space. Grants were awarded to groups and collectives that had presentations, teaching, performances, public art collaborations, workshops, exhibitions and festivals that were available to the public.
Groups in 14 counties across Colorado received the grant, including two groups in Southern Colorado.In Huerfano County, Spanish Peaks Community Foundation - Folklorico Dance was chosen to get the grant. The organization puts on performances showcasing dance that is traditional to the cultural identity of Huerfano County, including performances by El Fandango and Los Vecinos Bailadores at the Fox Theater in Walsenburg, Colorado.
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