Lugano

Lugano is a luxury jewelry brand known for its distinctive, one-of-a-kind pieces featuring extraordinary gems with creative cuts and intriguing materials. Renowned for its artistry, exceptional craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail, Lugano was established with a deep commitment to philanthropy and making meaningful contributions to the communities it is a part of. The brand supports numerous nonprofit organizations, striving to make a positive impact wherever it operates. Founded in Newport Beach in 2005, Lugano now operates eight salons across the United States and one in London.

For more information visit: www.luganodiamonds.com

Alpine Bank

Alpine Bank is proud to call Colorado home. Since 1973, we’ve been giving back to the Colorado communities where we live, work and play. More than 46 years later, hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals have benefited from Alpine Bank and Bob Young’s generosity.

For more information on all the Alpine Bank offers, go to www.alpinebank.com

Hankins Foundation

The Hankins Foundation supports resiliency across the lifespan by funding programming in Human Services, Education and the Arts.

Les Dames d’Aspen

In 1983, at the request of Lita Warner Heller, Christine Aubale Gerschel organized and founded a fundraising entity comprised of a group of dynamic and energetic women called Les Dames de Ballet. In 1985, the group was renamed Les Dames d’Aspen, Ltd. Over the years, this prestigious organization has contributed more than $4.1 million to local arts organizations and scholarships.

For more information visit www.lesdamesdaspen.com

Aspen Community Foundation

Aspen Community Foundation builds philanthropy and supports nonprofit organizations by connecting donors to community needs, building permanent charitable funds, and bringing people together to solve community problems.

ACF has been working since 1980 to improve the quality of life in our region. Based in Basalt, Colorado, our efforts have an impact in communities throughout the greater Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys, including Aspen, Snowmass Village, Woody Creek, Basalt, El Jebel, Carbondale, Redstone, Marble, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, Rifle, Battlement Mesa and Parachute.

www.aspencommunityfoundation.org

The City of Aspen

The City of Aspen’s Grant Program supports non-profit organizations that promote a mentally and physically healthy community; provide protection for our natural environment; and create opportunities for connections for all community members, through partnerships, ease of access, stewardship, arts and cultural enrichment, and innovation. Since 2011, the City of Aspen has contributed more than $17 million in grant funding to our local non-profits in recognition of the vital role they play in our community.

National Endowment for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. To date, the NEA has awarded more than $5 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector. Through its Art Works grants, the NEA supports the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, public engagement with diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts, and the strengthening of communities through the arts.

New Mexico Arts

New Mexico Arts is the state arts agency and a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The 15-member governor-appointed New Mexico Arts Commission serves as its advisory body. The Agency’s primary function is to provide financial support for arts services and programs to non-profit organizations statewide and to administer the 1% public art program for the state of New Mexico.

Colorado Creative Industries

In July 2010, Colorado’s new Creative Industries Division merged the former Council on the Arts and Art in Public Places program to capitalize on the immense potential for our creative sector to drive economic growth in Colorado. A division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, Colorado Creative Industries sees a future where Colorado is a premiere “Creative Economy.” We strive to create a strong brand identity, a Top 10 reputation, and create significant and sustained investment in the creative sector where creative entrepreneurs and enterprises will flourish. It’s our goal for Colorado to “grow its own” creative workforce.