Alliances
Information about our performers and sister organizations
Photography by Felicia Ohnmacht
Felicia Ohnmacht has photographed dancers, weddings, fashion shows and plenty of gorgeous Colorado days. In 2007 she collaborated with poet Mackenzie Carignan for the chap book "&persona" which married her images with Mackenzie's words. Her work was also been featured at the grand opening of the Carbon Valley Branch Library. Felicia has been Art as Action's photographer since 2005 and her work is currently featured at Joyful Earth Friendly Interiors. View Felicia's Portfolio
Packing House Center for the Arts / Control Group Productions
Control Group Productions, a not-for-profit corporation, consists of two symbiotic projects: Control Group, a physical performance company under the direction of Patrick Mueller; and the Packing House Center for the Arts, home to Control Group other artists and the center of an experimental arts community in Denver. CGP’s constituent projects, CG and the PHCA, work together to create and stimulate experimentation, exploration, and dialogue in the performing arts, with the goal of fostering an experimental arts community in Denver and the region. Art as Action's 2009-2010 season is holding rehearsals and performances for HOLDING PATTERN at the Packing House. www.controlgroupproductions.org
The Clinic Alternative Medicine
Welcome to The Clinic, the Denver areas most respected Medical Marijuana Center. Our facility’s style, security, variety, and professionalism have raised the standard for Medical Marijuana Centers nationwide. Our unparalleled service starts with our obligation to our patients. We are committed to providing the widest variety of high quality Medical Marijuana to patients in need. Our level of compassionate care extends beyond providing the best Medical Marijuana: we offer other holistic services that can be enjoyed in our secure and private dispensary. The healing atmosphere at The Clinic is just what the people of Colorado voted for. The Clinic Alternative Medicine is a proud sponsor of HOLDING PATTERN, Art as Action's 2010 Production. www.thecliniccolorado.com
Warren Village
Warren Village is a unique family community helping motivated low-income, previously homeless single-parent families move from public assistance to personal and economic self-sufficiency through subsidized housing, on-site nationally accredited child care, intensive case management, educational guidance and career development. Warren Village graduates have become homeowners, college graduates, working professionals, responsible parents and community leaders. HOLDING PATTERN, Art as Action's 2010 Production is donating a portion of profits to support Warren Village, as well as providing tickets to some of the residents. www.warrenvillage.org
Louisville Dance Center
For over 15 years, Louisville Dance Centre has been offering quality instruction in a family-centered environment. Art as Action's 2009-2010 season is holding rehearsals at LDC and performed in their Annual Concert. www.danceldc.com
Joyful Earth Friendly Interiors
Joyful Earth Friendly Interiors begins with solid wood furniture, liberated from attics and rescued from the landfill. They then repair wobbles, replace outdated pulls with elegant new hardware, and refinish in fresh colors. Joyful also has an ever- changing selection of gifts and home accessories made by local craftspeople. With all the pottery, teas, jewelry, greeting cards, candles, and handbags, it would be hard not to find the perfect thing. Joyful Earth Friendly Interiors donated their beautiful space for Art as Action's 2008 fundraiser, and is co-owned by Art as Action dancer Emily Wilson and her partner Joy Wallin. Visit Joyful's website
oaklanDrive Dance Company
This unique Seattle company strives to integrate multiple disciplines of dance in order to create an exciting fusion of styles that appeal to a diverse set of audiences and artists. oaklanDrive is committed to consistently presenting highly vigorous, artistically motivated performances. oaklanDrive is co-directed by Art as Action alumni Jill Leversee, and AaA Artistic Director Sarah Leversee was a company member during oaklanDrive's 2006-2007 season.
Intuitive Enterprises
Intuitive Enterprises helps small business owners with the full range of accounting needs from bookkeeping, sales taxes, payroll taxes, and income taxes to moral support and business advice. We specialize in artistic and creative clients, but will work with anyone who is fun and interesting. You started your business to do what you love doing. If you need help with the business side, Intuitive Enterprises can partner with you to keep that under control, freeing you up to enjoy your work again. We believe that accounting won’t change the world, so we work with people who will. Intuitive Enterprises provides accounting services for AaA pro-bono. www.intuitiveenterprises.com
Boulder Arts Commission
Art as Action received a Mini-Grant from BAC for The Artivist Jams, and a Major Grant for Constructive Interference. www.artsresource.org/BAC
Boulder County Arts Alliance
BCAA supports and nurtures the arts in all disciplines throughout Boulder County. Their mission is to provide leadership and resources for arts organizations, artists, educators, and the Boulder County community. Art as Action received an Addison Mini-Grant from BCAA for the production of Citizen of the Earth, and again for The Artivist Jams. www.bouldercountyarts.org
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Dance Program
The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Dance Program offers a variety of classes for all ages and levels. They generously provide rehearsal space for Art as Action.
Red Penguin Records
Red Penguin Records (RPR) is an open source music organization that endeavors to facilitate and encourage people to create and share music, both locally and globally. By providing musicians with recording, mixing, and promotions facilities, RPR strives to create and support a network of musicians and sound engineers whose primary concern is the music being created. RPR artists performing with Art as Action include: Jose Maria Ramas, Dave Crotser, Brent Ng, Sean Bryant and Ryan Madson. www.redpenguinrecords.com
That Mike Guy
Mike Hines is a Seattle based visual artist and musician, currently working as art director for a video game company. Mike designed the Art as Action logo, contributed music to Learn/Heal/Act and Citizen of the Earth and is one of our most loyal sponsors. Mike Hines, everybody. www.luminousmachine.com
eXit SPACE School of Dance
eXit SPACE, a dance studio in Seattle, WA, was created to be a safe and supportive environment where students can discover or re-discover dance as a positive force. eXit SPACE was home to Art as Action director Sarah Leversee during her year in Seattle (2006-2007). www.exitspacedance.com
Boulder Circus Center
Boulder Circus Center (BCC) is the latest in circus facilities, changing the face of circus performance, founded by Cindy Marvell & Carter Brown. www.bouldercircuscenter.com
UmConscious
UmConscious is a local band that fuses hip-hop, rock and politics. They provided music for FAMILY: re-eVALUated. www.umconscious.com
Erin Sitton
Erin Sitton is a singer/songwriter whose sharp, insightful lyrics and distinctive guitar work bring listeners to the edges of their seats, hushing conversation and keeping attention raptly focused as she gracefully spills her guts. Erin premiered with Art as Action in Citizen of the Earth in a duet with Sarah Leversee, contributed 3 solo pieces to Art is why I get up in the morning and 2 solo pieces to FAMILY : re-eVALUated. www.erinsitton.com
A Companion in Change: Jan Leversee, Nationally Certified Counselor
After 25 years in education- teaching & directing in early childhood & mentoring & empowering parents- Jan Leversee is now counseling in a private practice. She also has specialized training in working with couples & parents, & has extensive training in the Enneagram.
Jan's intuitive, compassionate & approachable style empowers & supports clients on their life journeys. Jan performed a spoken word piece with Magmapoet in Citizen of the Earth and has also provided tremendous support to Art as Action since it's inception. email Jan
The Flash Mob
Formed in the summer of 2007 in Denver, CO by members of Boondok Saints and Ultrachronic, The Flash Mob is a synergy of two former bands where rock, reggae, dancehall, hip hop and funk textures combine to create provocative hybrid stylings that are balanced by persuasive hooks and pop sensibilities. Art as Action's own Dave Crotser is the band's bassist.
www.theflashmob.net
Basura Blanca Photography
Jason Sheats of Basura Blanca Photography took pictures at the 2008 Art as Action Fundraiser pro-bono.www.myspace.com/basurablanca13
Lioness Roars: Willow Pearson
Willow Pearson is a performing vocal artist, musical composer. Her debut CD, "Burning" - featuring 14 original compositions - was recently released in December, 2003 on her independent label Lionessroars Productions. Willow and her band performed 3 pieces with her trio in Art is why I get up in the morning.
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