DATE: May 25, 2023

CONTACT: John Maikowski

Transforming Creatives to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

MORRISON, CO —Transforming Creatives has been approved for a $15,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the development of Transforming Creatives Studios. This project will provide personal and professional development resources for artists in rural and/or underserved communities in Colorado. Transforming Creatives’ project is among 1,130 projects across the country, totaling more than $31 million, that were selected during this second round of Grants for Arts Projects fiscal year 2023 funding.

“The National Endowment for the Arts is pleased to support a wide range of projects, including Transforming Creatives Studios, demonstrating the many ways the arts enrich our lives and contribute to healthy and thriving communities,” said NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD. “These organizations play an important role in advancing the creative vitality of our nation and helping to ensure that all people can benefit from arts, culture, and design.”

“We are beyond grateful to have our work in Colorado’s Arts & Culture sector supported by the National Endowment for the Arts,” said Transforming Creatives Executive Director, John Maikowski. “Their recognition of our investment in the lives of creatives and the ripple effect of that investment in the creative economy and society as a whole is so appreciated. As we continue our work of caring for creative souls, partnering with the NEA will provide critical resources to deepen the impact of that work.”

“Since 2010, Transforming Creatives has served artists of all disciplines & abilities through an array of personal & professional development resources. Until now, those resources were only available to those who lived and worked in urban Denver. The new Transforming Creatives Studios will provide those resources including workshops, wellness & art therapy, community development activities, financial & strategic training, and more to rural and/or underserved communities in Colorado as well as engage in the creation of new resources in partnership with local artists and supporting organizations. This local presence will provide under-resourced artists with the tools they need to amplify their cultural voice and better realize their full creative potential.”

About Transforming Creatives:
Transforming Creatives is a nonprofit organization empowering human flourishing through intentional community, soul care and wellness education. We believe creative souls have a unique ability to bring the power of truth, goodness and beauty into our world. So we create environments centered in art, nature, and spiritual practice that help transform the creative soul. Learn more at transformingcreatives.org.

For more information on other projects included in the NEA grant announcement, visit arts.gov/news.

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