First Friday Youth Workshops/Performance
2014-11-07 04:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | Art from Ashes, 1310 West 10th Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204
Join us every First Friday in the ArtsDistrict on Santa Fe for a youth performance at Denver Art Society at 734 Santa Fe Dr. at 7 pm.
Contact Jessica Fitzgerald at Art from Ashes for more information.
Much more than a public performance, youth gather at Art from Ashes at 4.30 for a FREE one-hour Phoenix Rising writing workshop, followed at 5.30 by a FREE one-hour performance workshop.
AfA facilitators and local artists/performers guide the youth through poetry writing prompts and spoken word presentations to prepare them for public performance.

All Sacred Foundation Tattoo & Poetry Fundraiser
2014-11-07 16:00 - 20:00 | VFW Post 1, 841 Santa Fe Drive, Denver
The second All Sacred Foundation fundraiser for Art from Ashes, Phoenix Multisport and Planned Pethood will be held this upcoming First Friday. Join us for some wicked cool tatts performed by some of the best tattoo artists in Denver and for some poetry performed by the youth poets of Art from Ashes!

Snooze Eatery Loves AfA!
2014-11-11 06:30 - 14:30 | Snooze Eatery soglo, 6781 South York Street, Suite 515, Centennial,, CO, 80122
Every year on their anniversary, Snooze AM Eatery chooses a nonprofit to honor. This year it’s Art from Ashes!
We get 10% of all sales on Tuesday. AfA staff are going in the morning (around 11 am) to eat there. And they’re open from 6.30 am to 2.30 pm, so you can support your community’s youth while eating great comfort food!
BUY A VETERAN BREAKFAST AND DONATE AT THE SAME TIME!

Sol Shine Yoga-Poetry November
2014-11-20 06:00 - 19:30 | The Sol Shine, 1501 Boulder St, Denver, CO, 80211
Dannie Huggins and Logan Kinney will be offering an hour of yoga to benefit Art from Ashes at their beautiful store/art gallery/yoga studio The Sol Shine!
AfA youth poets will perform after the yoga session, and Catherine O’Neill Thorn, Executive Director of Art from Ashes, will provide a writing prompt on the theme of Gratitude.
Requested donation is $20, which will go straight to Art from Ashes youth programs!
CLASS IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE (but another will be held on Dec 11 on the theme of “The Magic of the Holidays.”), and there are a couple of spots left, so hurry!

Dazzle Jazz Donor Appreciation Party
2014-11-30 02:00 - 17:00 | Dazzle Jazz, 930 Lincoln St, Denver, CO, 80203
Join us for a celebration of our most dazzling and valued supporters!
Come to Dazzle Jazz for an afternoon celebration with free appetizers, a cash bar, a silent auction, music by guitarist, Rick Gibbins, and poetry performances from local poetry stars and youth poets! And bring a couple of friends you know will be interested in learning about Art from Ashes — because we are super fun AND our creative empowerment programs change the lives of struggling youth!
It’s on a Sunday afternoon, November 30th between 2 and 5 pm… seriously, everyone will be sick of gobbling up turkey by then. Plus there’s a silent auction of some spectacular items, and we’ll be giving out AWARDS!
Then make a night of it! Stay after the party for dinner and a show. Nationally recognized pianist, Benny Green, will be playing in the dining room that evening. (Tickets sell out, so go get ’em on their website.)
Special thanks to Dazzle Jazz for hosting our celebration and for the support of our generous donors and volunteers. It is because of you that our nonprofit can bring empowerment programs to struggling youth all over Colorado.
We hope to see your dazzling presence on the 30th, so we can celebrate you! RSVP HERE, please! (Unlike our Appaloosa Grill Holiday Party, we have a limit on the number of attendees we can fit in the space.)

Sol Shine Yoga-Poetry December
2014-12-11 06:00 - 19:30 | The Sol Shine, 1501 Boulder St, Denver, CO, 80211
If you had to miss the November one (or even if you didn’t!), there’s another opportunity to do yoga & poetry and support Art from Ashes!
Dannie Huggins and Logan Kinney will be offering an hour of yoga to benefit Art from Ashes at their beautiful store/art gallery/yoga studio The Sol Shine!
AfA youth poets will perform, and Catherine O’Neill Thorn, Executive Director of Art from Ashes, will provide a writing prompt on the theme of “The Magic of the Holidays.”
Requested donation is $20 or more, which will go straight to Art from Ashes youth programs!
SAME AS BEFORE, CLASS IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE, so RSVP required.

Hannukah
2014-12-16 - 2014-12-24 | Colorado
Happy Hanukkah (also known as the Festival of Lights)

Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting at sunset on Tuesday, Dec 16th through sunset on Wednesday, Dec 24th.

Volunteer Orientation
2014-12-20 10:00 - 23:30 | Art from Ashes, 1310 West 10th Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204
If you’ve filled out a volunteer application [here] and contacted our volunteer coordinator [here], please join us from 10 to 11.30 am for an orientation!

Christmas Day
2014-12-25 | Colorado
Have a beautiful, magical day!
If you’d like to give a gift of wonder and transformation, we’ll send an email message alerting a loved one that you have purchased a six-week adult workshop in their honor!
Purchase HERE using Paypal or send a check made out to Art from Ashes and mail to 853 Inca St., Suite 1A, Denver CO 80204 before the 23rd of December.
If you prefer us to mail a card/gift certificate, please let us know via email before the 14th of December.

AfA Office Closed
2014-12-25 - 2014-12-28 | Colorado
Have a Happy Season of Lights!

AfA Featured on Colorado & Company
2014-12-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Colorado
Catherine and youth poet PJ Sykes on Colorado & Company in 2013
Catherine and a youth poet will be featured on Colorado & Company, on Channel 9! Tune in for the youth performance!

Interview-9News
2014-12-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Colorado
Tune in to Channel 9 Colorado & Company on Dec 30th between 10 and 11 am and catch an interview with Art from Ashes Executive Director Catherine O’Neill Thorn and youth poet and board representative Khalid El-Shabazz!

AfA Office Closed
2015-01-01 - 2015-01-04 | Colorado
Have a Happy Season of Renewal!

First Friday Youth Performance
2015-01-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Art from Ashes, 1310 West 10th Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204
Join us every First Friday in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe for youth spoken word performances:
The first performance is at the Denver Art Society, 734 Santa Fe Dr. at 7 pm.
Starting in June 2015, the All Sacred Foundation Fundraiser will be held every First Friday at Green Spaces, 1368 26th St in Denver. Come for Tattoos & Poetry (or just poetry. whatever. :D). All proceeds from the tattoos that evening go to three organizations, including Art from Ashes, plus our youth poets perform!
All Sacred Foundation is a fundraising collective made up of different personalities, professions, preoccupations, and personal pursuits. Drawn together by a core set of values and principles about the community, our world, and our place and purpose within it. We share and collectively embody an unrelenting passion to improve and enhance our community, effectively making it a better place for one and all.
Currently All Sacred is composed primarily of tattoo artists who donate their time and expertise to fundraising for local nonprofits once a month. Please support Art from Ashes when you get a tattoo by going to their Facebook page and making an appointment!
Contact Art from Ashes for more information.

Coffee Hour with Catherine
2015-01-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Drip Coffee, 955 Lincoln St., Denver, CO, 80203
Meet and Greet with Catherine O’Neill Thorn, Executive Director of Art from Ashes, who’ll be available for questions and conversation [almost] every Saturday from 1-2 pm*
*Just in case there’s a cancellation due to inclement weather, illness or travel, please email director [at] artfromashes.org for confirmation (but use the typical email format… the word “at” is there because of hackers… grr…) or check our Facebook page!

Youth Drop-In Wordshop
2015-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | McNichols Civic Center, 144 West Colfax, Denver, CO
Join facilitator Cameron Shaw and guest poets from the community for a FREE two-hour poetry and spoken word workshop at the McNichols building in Civic Center Park.
Open to all youth ages 14-24.

Tattoos and Poetry
2015-02-07 17:00 - 23:00 | Phoenix Multisport, 2233 Champa St, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Get tattooed for a cause on Feb 7! All proceeds from the All Sacred Foundation fundraiser are donated to 4 amazing organizations: Art from Ashes, Art of War, Phoenix Multisport and Planned Pethood International.
Between the hours of 5 and 11 pm, there will be DJ’s; youth performances and writing/art prompts by Art from Ashes; prints and shirts for sale; and donation based massage! Drop in and hang out with us, have a good time, and learn about All Sacred Foundation and the organizations they support.
(check out the All Sacred Foundation Facebook page to book a specific tattoo artist or just drop in!

Boulder International Film Festival
2015-03-05 - 2015-03-08 | Colorado
Art from Ashes has been selected as the first Nonprofit Partner in the Call 2 Action program of the Boulder International Film Festival 2015! A collaboration of Boulder International Film Festival, Philanthropiece Foundation, the Twisted Foundation, and committed local leaders, Call 2 Action offers concrete ways for filmgoers to take the energy and passion inspired by film and move from concern to action. Because of our agency’s connection with the Jimmy Santiago Baca film “A Place to Stand,” Art from Ashes has been provided a platform “to raise awareness for the incredible service that [you] provide for our community by introducing the power of poetry and art to transform lives.”

Art from Ashes will introduce the film at 10am on Sunday, followed by the screening.

Post-screening, there will be a TalkBack (Panel discussion) in the “TalkBack Cafe” just across the street from the Boulder Theater on the Pearl Street Mall. The TalkBack is open to anyone who wishes to find out more about the film and our work with youth, and will feature Jimmy Santiago Baca, Art from Ashes Executive Director Catherine O’Neill Thorn, and Art from Ashes youth poet Prinjastin Sykes.

Download the program here. (we’re on pages 15 and 35 :D)

Boulder International Film Festival March 5-8 in Boulder and the film “A Place to Stand,” based on the life of Jimmy Santiago Baca, at 10am on Sunday the 8th!
Buy tickets here!

Tuesday Drop-In Wordshop
2015-03-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Art from Ashes, 1310 West 10th Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204
Join Art from Ashes facilitators, other youth from the community, and guest poets for a FREE two-hour poetry and spoken word workshop every Tuesday at Art from Ashes on Inca between 8th and 9th.
Every Tuesday from 4.30 – 6.30; open to all youth ages 12-24.
We’ll provide the writing materials, art supplies, pizza and snacks! You provide the creative genius!
Email us if you’d like to let us know you’re coming, and if you want to be sure you get some food! 😀
(or just show up — we promise to feed you)

Coffee Hour CANCELED!
2015-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Drip Coffee, 955 Lincoln St., Denver, CO, 80203
Meet and Greet with Catherine O’Neill Thorn, Executive Director of Art from Ashes, who’ll be available for questions and conversation every Saturday from 1-2 pm*
*Just in case there’s a cancellation due to inclement weather, illness or travel, please email info@artfromashes.org for confirmation or check our Facebook page!

Coffee Hour with Catherine-CANCELED!
2015-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Drip Coffee, 955 Lincoln St., Denver, CO, 80203

Adult Intro Workshop
2015-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Art from Ashes, 1310 West 10th Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204
ADULT INTRODUCTORY WORDSHOP SERIES
The Phoenix Rising process is designed to allow participants to recognize their inherent creative power and how perception affects our identity and our reality. Art from Ashes uses the latest research in left-brain/right-brain functioning and the role of creativity in transformation to encourage participants to access the creative subconscious and the power available through artistic expression.
:: Wednesdays from 6 to 7.30 pm, April 29–June 3 with Catherine O’Neill Thorn
$175 payment due by April 22 :: check, cash or pay online with PayPal
(You don’t need a PayPal account; just select “Pay with a debit or credit card” on the PayPal page.)

First Friday Youth Performance
2015-05-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Art from Ashes, 1310 West 10th Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204
Join us every First Friday in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe for youth spoken word performances:
The first performance is at the Denver Art Society, 734 Santa Fe Dr. at 7 pm.
Starting in June 2015, the All Sacred Foundation Fundraiser benefitting Art from Ashes will be held every First Friday at Green Spaces, 1368 26th St in Denver. Come for Tattoos & Poetry (or just poetry. whatever. :D). All proceeds from the tattoos that evening go to three organizations, including Art from Ashes, plus our youth poets perform!
Please support Art from Ashes when you get a tattoo by going to their Facebook page and making an appointment!
Contact Ashley Cornelius at Art from Ashes for more information.

Coffee Hour with Catherine-cancelled!
2015-05-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2015-05-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2015-05-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2015-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Drip Coffee, 955 Lincoln St., Denver, CO, 80203

Body Art & Sushi Evening
2015-05-09 21:00 - 2015-05-10 01:00 | 285 Landing, 3650 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80235, United States
Join us for a beautiful evening of awe-inspiring art and delicious all-you-can-eat eat sushi!
The Event is May 9th from 9PM-1AM: all you can eat sushi for one is $50 or a for two people it is $100 plus a bottle of wine!
At 285 Landing, 3650 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80235
Art from ashes has been chosen as at the Non-profit beneficiary of this event.
Anyone interested at reserving a table can contact Alexis!
Alexis Hollenback
Grey Matter Promotions
greymatterdenver@gmail.com
720-233-8989

Conference on Well-Being
2015-05-27 07:30 - 16:30 | Infinity Park Event Center, 4400 E. Kentucky Ave, Glendale, CO, 80246
A FREE Day of Healthy Activities To Enhance Your Well-Being

Emceed by former First Lady of Colorado Jeannie Ritter
Art from Ashes will be presenting during the breakout session on a panel about “Working With Adolescents” for the Mental Health Center of Denver’s Conference on Well-Being. Join us for a day of healthy activities that include workshops on food, art, mental, financial and physical health. Breakfast and Lunch are included!
To register for this FREE conference, go here: http://bit.ly/mhcd-wellbeing
To attend the panel on Working With Adolescents only, register above and choose Breakout Session #2 from 2.15 to 3.15pm

Industrial Arts Festival
2015-06-27 14:00 - 2015-06-28 02:00 | The Toad Tavern, 5302 S. Federal Circle Suite A, Denver, CO, 80210, United States
Local bands, artists and performers will come together Saturday, June 27, to celebrate Colorado’s unique culture. The “dark art event” will feature nine bands, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Art from Ashes! Rising rap star and former AfA program participant PJ Sykes, known as Legion, will speak about AfA at the event and perform some of his poetry. Purchase your tickets here!
