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174

Students

served through educational programming in 2025 and 2026

81

Paintings

Collected for display in our Future Museum

$ 2,719,707

Raised

of the budgeted $7,176,387

Funds Raised of Total

38 %

Since it's formation, the organization has worked toward establishing a permanent arts center. Over several years the organization has invested significant resources in early project development, including feasibility studies, architectural planning, economic impact analysis, and business planning. Review our Business Plan Here

Consider giving generously so we can finish this important project soon!

Early Program Success

In the summers of 2025 and 2026, the organization launched educational programming despite not yet having a permanent facility. Workshops for both children and adults were hosted through partnerships with other arts nonprofits and community spaces in Creede. These early programs demonstrated strong participation from both youth and adult audiences, successful collaboration with local arts organizations, and a clear demand for arts education and creative programming. Launching programs prior to the completion of the facility demonstrates the organization’s ability to deliver meaningful community impact.

Current Financial Position

Total Estimated Project Cost $7,176,387
Funds Raised to Date
Cash or Asset in Hand $1,924,707
Tax Credit - CO Creative Indust. CRTC - Learn More $795,000
Total Raised $2,719,707
Future Funding
Foundation/Government Grants Pending
  (favorable application status; not yet awarded)
$775,000
Capital Campaign Goal $3,681,679

Join the Campaign!

1. Community Gift

Own a Piece of the Center Every square inch of this center belongs to the community that builds it. Our Brick & Mortar campaign allows local residents, families, and visitors to participate tangibly in the renovation at a more accessible level. Commemorate your time in Creede by engraving a brick in the courtyard walkway, dedicating a gallery bench, or claiming a tile on our community donor wall.

How to Contribute

Donate through Colorado Gives

Donate Today

Mail a check:
Creede Center for the Arts
PO Box 639
Creede, CO  81130

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2. Leadership Philanthropy

Join the Founders' Circle - To transform the historic school campus into a permanent cultural anchor, we are seeking leadership gifts to bridge our remaining construction milestones. By making a foundational contribution or a multi-year pledge, you provide the critical momentum needed to complete major structural phases and bring the center to life.

How to Contribute

Download/Print Donation Form:

Mail Form and Payment to:
Creede Center for the Arts
PO Box 639
Creede, CO  81130

3. Naming Opportunities

Leave a Lasting Legacy - Honor a family name or align your business with the arts by securing a permanent naming opportunity within the facility. High-impact sponsors can attach their legacy to prominent, high-traffic spaces inside the campus—ranging from individual studio classrooms and gallery wings to the centerpiece timber-frame gymnasium housing the International Watercolor Museum.

How to Contribute

Review our Naming Opportunities

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Creede Center for the Arts is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Address: PO Box 639 • Creede, CO  81130
Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
IRS Employer ID Number: 83-2845919 • Tax Returns

Contact Us

info@creedecenterforthearts.org

Creede Center for the Arts
308 La Garita Street
PO Box 639
Creede, CO  81130

Creede Center for the Arts is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Learn More