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I was a Client Served & I was a writer-in-residence. In that capacity I worked on a novel-in-progress. I also contributed to the community by producing
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My experience as a writer-in-residence at the Colorado Art Ranch in Steamboat Springs, spring 2008, was absolutely marvelous. I have done numerous artists' residencies but never one where the focus was on community interaction, building of relationships, and finding ways for the arts to enhance people's lives and solve problems. The CAR is absolutely unique and vital in this way. And their Artposiums are inspiring, thought provoking and extremely innovative. Currently I am thrilled to have been chosen to be in a CAR-sponsored exhibition, "33 Ideas," to be held in a public art space at the Denver International Airport this spring. I love how CAR continues to nurture its involvement with past participants -- it's a longterm relationship I value.
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- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... help change the world through its innovative, unexpected and extremely creative linkups of people in interdisciplinary fields.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... raising money and raising money. That's every nonprofit's challenge these days.
I was a Volunteer & Coordinated the Steamboat Artposium and have offered input and support.
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I have attended 3 Artposiums, including being the local coordinator for the Artposium in Steamboat Springs. Everyone involved in the organization is incredibly dedicated, talented and inspiring. They are creative "out-of-the-box" thinkers with an uncanny ability to find common threads linking topics, ideas and people together to include ART in the mix.
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- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... Show the skeptics out there that art and artists have much to contribute to the way our society. These creative thinkers can offer new ideas and make communities more vibrant, more sustaining. Colorado Art Ranch facilitates these opportunities.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Riding it our through a difficult economy. These are times when the arts get overlooked for what appears to be more pressing, such as disaster relief, poverty, etc. People have less money for charitable donations as well as less time to volunteer .
I had no previous experience of Colorado Art Ranch when I received information about their ART-FOOD weekend in southwest Colorado, but it sounded like a great getaway from the Denver Metro area. The event far exceeded my expectations! My husband and I had a wonderful time and met so many interesting and convivial people from all over the country. The field experience at the farm was great -- the only disappointment was being forced to choose between three equally enticing jaunts. All the venues and meals were interesting and enjoyable, and the presentations innovative and thought-provoking. We certainly plan to continue joining Art Ranch events in the future.
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- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... totally committed and involved, articulate, charming and helpful. It just couldn't have been a better experience!
Ways to make it better!
- If I ran this organization, I would... consider an occasional Metro Denver area event so those of us who aren't scattered around the state might share a more local social event.
I was a Volunteer & I helped the participants with any local information that needed, such as where to buy art supplies or a ride to the airport.
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I was an art buddy for Colorado Art Ranch in the spring of 2009. I found the writers and artists to be stimulating and friendly. I appreciate having such a high caliber of writers and artists to associalte with, it's not often we get that opportunity in a small rural area like Trinidad. I hope they make it back here and I get to do it again.
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- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the chance to interact with writers and artisit.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... they had it in the summer when I have more time.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... money.
I was a Client Served & I was an artist in residence in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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I was an artist in residence at Colorado Art Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, in 2008 and it was a positive experience on an artistic as well as a personal level. During my time at the residency, I created two installations as well as some lovely prints (that I normally wouldn't have time to pursue but thanks to a big snowstorm had a chance to work on these long-postponed prints) and a few experiments. (My work from the Ranch is on my website www.carolhummel.com) In addition to my artwork, though, my interaction with fellow artists as well as participants in the Artposium expanded my knowledge, thinking, and creativity... plus we had LOTS of FUN!! The facilities were fantastic; the people involved with the Ranch are amazing; our assistants ("art buddies") were wonderful. I would highly recommend the Colorado Art Ranch to any artist interested in creating the growing and urge ALL potential donors to support this very, very worthy non-profit.
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Like many scenic communities, Steamboat Springs is experiencing explosive population growth. This in
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... bringing an increased awareness of the arts to community members around Colorado
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the total support and kindness the organization provides for artists in nurturing their creativity and expanding their artistic thinking.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... top notch! I still keep in touch with staff members and artists I worked with in 2008 and would love to work again with them all in the future.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... change art thinking in not only Colorado but in many parts of the US and world!
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... it had lasted for a longer period of time... I would have liked to have stayed in that creative for MUCH longer!
- If I ran this organization, I would... give then lots of money and allow them to hire more people to expand their wonderful work into new areas of thinking
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... money... they need it and they deserve it!
- One thing I'd also say is that... the Colorado Art Ranch is run from the heart by very competent and caring people... they deserve to survive and flourish!