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 $100 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
January 1, 2026

Seven Denver Creatives to Watch in 2026

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January 1, 2026

Las Bodegas: Inside the new innovation hub that hopes to invigorate the entire community

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December 26, 2025

Artful Solutions: Trends in the Denver Arts Scene in 2025

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December 10, 2025

How Denver Artists Are Rewriting the Terms of Space

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December 7, 2025

When is a ribbon cutting more than opening a modern wing on a historic building?

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November 1, 2025

12 Easy Ways To Support the Local Arts Scene

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