Our Nonprofit Mission
Art Access for All
The Art Garage is more than a studio. We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to ensure every Denverite — regardless of income, ability, or background — has access to the transformative power of visual arts.
Our Impact
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Scholarships
We provide need-based scholarships so no family is turned away because of cost. Apply confidentially online — most applications are approved.
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Where community meets creativity
We design personalized programming to your community, whether for youth, adults, or multigenerational groups that don't have access to arts education.
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Schools and Outreach
We bring teaching artists into classrooms across Denver, leading residencies, workshops, and programming for students who might not otherwise experience studio art.
Community Partners
Working alongside organizations that share our vision.
The Art Garage partners with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations across the Denver Metro Area, including Laradon, Grovewood Community Development, The Center on Colfax, and local schools.
We work with youth and adults in communities where art access is limited. Our programming supports populations including adults with developmental disabilities, LGBTQ+ families, adults in transitional housing, teens in alternative high schools, and students in under-resourced areas.
This work is made possible by funding from SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District), the Office of Children's Affairs, Colorado Creative Industries, and community donations.
Class tuition keeps our studio doors open. But it's grants, donations, and sponsorships that let us reach beyond our walls. Your support funds the scholarships, partnerships, and free programming that make art truly accessible.