Cultivating Arts and Leaders for a Vibrant Community

Art for the Culture, Leaders for the People.

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Denver’s leading private arts funder, has distributed over $90 million in grants since 1981.
We extend grantmaking opportunities to arts institutions and organizations dedicated to fostering a just and vibrant city. Bridging arts and leadership, we shape Denver's cultural and civic landscape through investing with impact, innovative grant-making, and community partnerships. We are creating a vibrant city that works for everyone.
Why Arts
April 22, 2025

Denver Juneteenth Festival shrinks to single day after ‘sharp decline in corporate sponsorships’

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February 23, 2025

Stories on Stage presents "Taylor vs. Taylor"

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February 12, 2025

Arts Community Reeling from New Federal Funding Directives

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February 6, 2025

Westwood Paletero Stories Exhibit puts the ‘art’ in cart

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January 1, 2025

How a colorful woman’s death gives life to Denver arts

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December 4, 2024

New Short Film Provides a Snapshot of Denver’s Creative Pulse

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