September is always an exciting month in Artivist-land. The Artivist Process and rehearsals start ramping up as we move toward our November show. Parkinson Association of the Rockies has its annual e3 Conference, which we present at every year. This year, we’ve been invited to perform at the Dancing with the Broomfield Stars event on September 26. […]
how movement becomes visual art becomes representation
Our physically integrative dance company has a brand new logo! Calling it a “logo” feels insufficient – it is truly a work of art, created lovingly by California artist Kathryn Bishop. Kathryn’s greatest inspiration for her abstract, minimalist figures is movement – the process of creating this piece was a beautiful collaborative dance between Kathryn and, me, […]
King Soopers Community Rewards
DO YOU SHOP AT KING SOOPERS? Select Art as Action as your non-profit of choice and KS will send us money! (at zero cost to you). King Soopers has changed their Community Program and you can participate with 3 easy steps. (No need to load and reload your King Soopers card anymore!) Create and/or Log […]
spaces for liberation and connection (retreat reflections from Sarah)
bodywise retreat reflections In early June I was lucky enough to travel to the big island of Hawaii to attend the Bodywise Professional Development Retreat on the Puna Coast, “a five-day experiential retreat where we practice caring for ourselves in order to care better for others.” My work is often a paradox – it is deeply rewarding and […]
our undeniable connection to each other
Our Artivist House Concert was a magical night of gathering, storytelling, music and MOVEment. It was a special moment in time that would not have been possible without each and every soul who brought their presence and their energy – whether on stage or in the audience. Art as Action is about creating spaces for […]
“Every dance class, I feel the tether of Parkinson’s loosen.”
“Every dance class, I feel the tether of Parkinson’s loosen. You beckon us to stretch beyond the stiffness of mind and body that inhabits us, binds us. You think we can dance, and so we dance, much to our surprise. Our fellow dancers exude a kind of joy that spreads to us all. PD falls away.” – Carol Jenkins, […]
SCFD Application 2019
Our 2019 Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) application is officially submitted! We are grateful for the opportunity to apply for Tier III funding in four counties: Broomfield, Jefferson, Boulder and Adams. Since 1989, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) has distributed funds from a 1/10 of 1% sales and use tax to cultural facilities throughout […]
“access as a process & a way of creating connection…” (artivist news)
SCFD Application 2019 Our 2019 Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) application is officially submitted! We are grateful for the opportunity to apply for Tier III funding in four counties: Broomfield, Jefferson, Boulder and Adams. Since 1989, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) has distributed funds from a 1/10 of 1% sales and use tax to […]
“as long as you’re dancing…” (artivist news)
Community Conversation: (prE)QUAL Sunday, January 27th 1-3pm at CO Conservatory of Dance (prE)QUAL was one of the most talked about pieces of our (in)VISIBLE performance – it inspired and challenged performers and audience members alike through amplifying the voices of Artivist Women from every decade 30s-70s. The week after many of us came together at the […]
“it’s a heart thing” (2018 reflections)
2018 reflections from Artistic Director Sarah Leversee Chloe (our board president) and I recently met with friend of Art as Action and non-profit consultant Kathy Kuscan, and she marveled at all of the things we accomplished this year. As we shared stories of our loyal tribe of Boardavists, performers, Artivist allies and Reconnect participants, she […]