Art from Ashes

Yard Sale!
2017-06-02 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
Do you want to serve our lovely youth but don’t have enough time on your hands? Now is your chance! AfA is holding a Yard Sale fundraiser on Friday, June 2 from 4 PM to 7 PM, where we will sell your donated items to benefit our youth workshop programs.
We’re on the lookout for “pretty things,” such as small pieces of furniture, candles, decorative objects, and similar goods. All items should be in new or lightly used condition.
Swing by AfA at 1310 West 10th Avenue, Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM, before June 2 to drop off your donations! If you can’t donate right now, you can support our youth by stopping by and checking out the lovely items for sale. Stick around to hear our youth performances that begin at 6 PM. All proceeds from the Yard Sale will directly fund our free weekly drop-in workshop, which is a haven for many homeless and LGBTQ+ Denver youth.

3rd Friday Open Mic
2017-05-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Tennessee Street Coffee & Books, 4418 Tennyson St. , Denver, CO, 80212, United States
Join us every Third Friday at Tenn Street Coffee for an open mic that also features performances by Art from Ashes youth poets and a guest performer from the community!
Hosted by BlissFest

First Friday - May
2017-05-05 04:30 - 18:00
Recurring Event (See all)

Join us every First Friday in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe for youth spoken word performances at different venues on Santa Fe Dr. between 6.30 and 7 p.m. (during summer we will be performing on the corner of 9th and Santa Fe).
Much more than a public performance, youth gather at Art from Ashes at 4.30 for a FREE one-hour Phoenix Rising writing wordshop, followed at 5.30 by a FREE 45-minute performance workshop, featuring a local performance poet. All youth are welcome; pizza provided.
AfA facilitators and local artists/performers guide the youth through poetry writing prompts and spoken word presentations to prepare them for their community performances.
Contact MJ Smart, Director of Programs at Art from Ashes, for more information.

Introductory Adult Workshop
2017-04-22 11:00 - 12:30
Reigniting Your Creative Genius
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.
:: Saturdays from 11 am to 12.30 pm, April 22 – May 27 with Catherine O’Neill Thorn
$175 payment for the entire series of 6 one and a half hour workshops :: pay by check, cash, call us with credit card information, swipe or pay online with Paypal (below)
*You don’t need a Paypal account to pay through Paypal

Choose which series

Introductory: Reigniting Your Creative Genius $175.00 USDIntermediate: Synesthesia $175.00 USDIntermediate: Four Agreements $175.00 USDAdvanced: Boldness and Confidence $175.00 USDAfternoon Forum $69.00 USDGift Certificate: Workshop Series $175.00 USDGift Certificate: Afternoon Forum $69.00 USD

Introductory Adult Workshop
2017-04-22 11:00 - 12:30
Reigniting Your Creative Genius
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.
:: Saturdays from 11 am to 12.30 pm, April 22 – June 3 with Catherine O’Neill Thorn (skipping May 20)

House Lighting
2017-03-03 18:00 - 19:30
On First Friday on March 3rd at 6 pm, Art from Ashes will hold a house lighting…like a housewarming, just with more, well light.
We want to keep our new home filled with love and light, so we are asking that everyone bring something that generates, photosynthesizes, reflects or refracts light. What does that look like? Floor lamps (we need a few!), crystals, plants, faerie lights, strings of lights, Chinese lanterns, or any other delightful gift that will bring more love and light to our new home. And of course, the youth will perform. So you get light right back!
As always, there will be amazing performances from youth in our community. Our young people have put their soul on a page to share it with you. Miss Angela Nicole will be the MC for the evening.
We are so excited for everyone to see our new home! We’ve moved, we’ve organized, we’ve settled in and we’re finally ready for company.
There is plenty of parking on the street (meters expire after 6 pm) or you can take advantage of Denver’s light rail service since our new home is conveniently located half a block north of the Osage Light Rail Station.
If you would like to see some of our past First Friday performers go to our Youtube channel here.
First Friday Details:
Where: 1310 W 10th Ave Denver, CO 80204
When: Friday, March 3, 2017 from 6 to 7.30 pm
What to bring: Anything that generates, absorbs, or reflects light. Also bring lots of enthusiasm for the youth who are performing.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone there! If you’d like to sign up on Facebook, please go here; if you’d like to help by bringing wine or appetizers, please go here.

First Friday - March
2017-03-03 16:30 - 18:00
Recurring Event (See all)

Join us every First Friday in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe for youth spoken word performances at different venues on Santa Fe Dr. between 6.30 and 7 p.m. (during summer we will be performing on the corner of 9th and Santa Fe).
Much more than a public performance, youth gather at Art from Ashes at 4.30 for a FREE one-hour Phoenix Rising writing wordshop, followed at 5.30 by a FREE 45-minute performance workshop, featuring a local performance poet. All youth are welcome; pizza provided.
AfA facilitators and local artists/performers guide the youth through poetry writing prompts and spoken word presentations to prepare them for their community performances.
Contact Courtney Chandler, Director of Programs at Art from Ashes for more information.

Brighton Image Summit
2017-03-02 08:30 - 15:30 | The Armory at Brighton Cultural Center, 300 Strong St, Brighton, CO, 80601
Art from Ashes is excited to partner with the City of Brighton for their upcoming “Image Summit” on Thursday March 2, 2017 at The Armory Cultural Center.
The mission of the Image Summit conference is to empower youth, build confidence, teach leadership, and inspire young people to use their voices to impact their communities and policy governance.
Art from Ashes’ newest program, Drawing on Air, will be offered at this event for ten mini ‘breakout sessions’ for hundreds of youth attendees from all over Colorado, ages 10-19.

Wednesday Phoenix Rising Drop-In
2017-03-01 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 poetry and spoken word workshop at Art from Ashes every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at 1310 West 10th Ave right next to the light rail station at 10th and Osage.
All young people between the age of 12 and 24 are welcome. We provide the writing materials, art supplies, guest poets, food and drinks… You provide the creative genius!
Email us using the form below if you’d like to let us know you’re coming or want more information…and if you want to be sure you get some food. Or just DROP IN!
**UPDATE!**
For those young people who like to come early and hang out, we now have the opportunity from 2.30 to 4 pm to participate in some art projects. It’s warm, it’s friendly, it’s a safe space, and it’s fun. Hope to see you there!
Thank you so much to the Tony Grampsas Youth Services (TGYS) and to the City and County of Denver’s Office of Children’s Affairs Healthy Lifestyles grant, and to all our business sponsors and individual donors who make these workshops possible!

All Sacred February Fundraiser
2017-02-26 12:00 - 20:00 | The Tivoli, 900 Auraria Pkwy, Aurora, CO, 80204
Get tattooed for a cause! All Sacred Tattoo kicks off its 2017 fundraising with the first event of the year. Come to Tattoos for Good, featuring 17 artists from eight different studios!
Get the tattoo you’ve always wanted, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Art from Ashes and two other local charities.
Call ahead for appointments, and be sure to join the Facebook event here.

Intermediate Workshop: Synesthesia
2017-02-11 11:00 - 12:30
INTERMEDIATE-1 (starts Feb 11)
Please note new start date!
SYNESTHESIA :: The Art and Science of Perception (must have completed the Introductory Session)
Poetry prompts will focus on each of the five senses, using science and creativity to illuminate the role of experience and expectation in our lives. By deliberately managing your perceptions, you can choose to perceive yourself and what happens to you differently. Discover how powerful your life can be, when you begin to influence reality by changing your perceptions!
:: Saturdays from 11 am to 12.30 pm, Feb. 11 – March 18 with Catherine O’Neill Thorn
$175 payment due by Feb 4 :: pay by check, cash, call us with credit card information, swipe or pay online with Paypal (below)
*You don’t need a Paypal account to pay through Paypal

Choose which series

Introductory: Reigniting Your Creative Genius $175.00 USDIntermediate: Synesthesia $175.00 USDIntermediate: Four Agreements $175.00 USDAdvanced: Boldness and Confidence $175.00 USDAfternoon Forum $69.00 USDGift Certificate: Workshop Series $175.00 USDGift Certificate: Afternoon Forum $69.00 USD

Introductory Adult Workshop: Creative Genius
2017-01-24 18:00 - 19:30
INTRODUCTORY (starts Jan 24)
Reigniting Your Creative Genius
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.
:: Tuesdays from 6 to 7.30 pm, Jan. 24 – Feb. 28 with Catherine O’Neill Thorn
$175 payment due by Jan 18 :: pay by check, cash, call us with credit card information, swipe or pay online with Paypal (below)
*You don’t need a Paypal account to pay through Paypal

Choose which series

Introductory: Reigniting Your Creative Genius $175.00 USDIntermediate: Synesthesia $175.00 USDIntermediate: Four Agreements $175.00 USDAdvanced: Boldness and Confidence $175.00 USDAfternoon Forum $69.00 USDGift Certificate: Workshop Series $175.00 USDGift Certificate: Afternoon Forum $69.00 USD

First Friday-Jan
2017-01-06 16:30 - 20:00 | 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 at different venues on Santa Fe Dr. between 6.30 and 7 p.m. (during summer we will be performing on the corner of 9th and Santa Fe).
Much more than a public performance, youth gather at Art from Ashes at 4.30 for a FREE one-hour Phoenix Rising writing wordshop, followed at 5.30 by a FREE 45-minute performance workshop, featuring a local performance poet. All youth are welcome; pizza provided.
AfA facilitators and local artists/performers guide the youth through poetry writing prompts and spoken word presentations to prepare them for their community performances.
Contact Courtney Chandler, Director of Programs at Art from Ashes for more information.

All Day Moving
2016-12-28 - 2016-12-30 | Art from Ashes, 1310 West 10th Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204
Art from Ashes is moving! We need help packing up everything in our office and getting it to our new home at 10th and Navajo by the light rail. There is a lot of work ahead of us, while at the same time trying to handle workshops, grants and the day-to-day craziness that comes with running a nonprofit. The move is only 5 blocks from our current location at 853 Inca St. to 1301 West 10th Ave, but there’s SO MUCH STUFF!!
If you can donate a few hours to help out, please sign up here! (There are multiple days/shifts from which to choose.)

Volunteer Orientation
2016-12-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2016-11-19 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 a.m. for an orientation!

Eric Lippke Massage
2016-12-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Art from Ashes, 1310 West 10th Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204
Get a foot massage with , a certified massage therapist.
Make an appointment with Art from Ashes first, and then stop by and get off your feet! The $15 cost will go to Art from Ashes.

Annual Appaloosa Grill Holiday Party
2016-12-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Appaloosa Grill, 535 16th St., Denver, CO, 80202
Celebrate Colorado Gives Day and connect with your creative soul and your community at the Art from Ashes Holiday Party at Appaloosa Grill.
You will be inspired by talented local poets as well as the talented Phoenix Rising youth poets. In addition to enjoying spoken word performances and tunes by DJ Check One, you can purchase drinks and enjoy delicious complimentary appetizers, courtesy of the great folks at Appaloosa Grill. Proceeds from the event will be used to support Art from Ashes youth programs.
We look forward to seeing you and your friends on Tuesday, Dec 6 from 6:30 to 9 pm @ Appaloosa Grill on the 16th Street Mall.
If you can’t make it to the party, but wish to make a Colorado Gives Day contribution to Art from Ashes, you can do so here, any time before midnight on Dec. 6th! Just select the button that says CO GIVES DAY when donating. And thank you!!

All Sacred Tattoos For Good
2016-12-03 10:00 - 14:00 | All Sacred Foundation, 7700 W 44th, Wheat Ridge, CO
Get tattooed for a cause! All proceeds from the All Sacred Foundation fundraiser are donated to four amazing organizations: Art from Ashes, Phoenix Multisport and Planned Pethood International and Colton’s Crusade.
Join the Facebook event here: www.facebook.com/events/275194249549281/

First Friday
2016-12-02 16:30 - 20:00 | Art from Ashes, 1310 West 10th Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204

Brighton Arts Culture & Symposium
2016-11-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St, , Brighton, CO, 80610, United States
The City of Brighton will host an Arts & Culture Symposium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, November 17 at the Armory Performing Arts Center in Brighton. The symposium will feature a unique and nontraditional blend of topics relating to the ever-changing arts and culture community. Educational and inspirational presentations will be mixed with some of Colorado’s favorite musicians, dancers, and poets. Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit the Artists’ Loft where artists will display some of their finest artwork. During breaks, attendees can visit the Atrium and watch art in progress as artists take a blank canvas and have a finished piece by end of day. There will also be table space for informational material from attending organizations.
Learn more here

Volunteer Meeting
2016-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Art from Ashes, 1310 West 10th Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204
It’s It’s time for the agency-wide monthly meeting!
We have so much going down this month, please make time to attend as we plan our move and our next event!

Adult Workshop: Synesthesia
2016-11-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Art from Ashes, 1310 West 10th Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204
SYNESTHESIA :: The Art and Science of Perception (must have completed the Introductory Session)
Poetry prompts will focus on each of the five senses, using science and creativity to illuminate the role of experience and expectation in our lives. By deliberately managing your perceptions, you can choose to perceive yourself and what happens to you differently. Discover how powerful your life can be, when you begin to influence reality by changing your perceptions!
:: Wednesdays from 6 to 7.30 pm, Nov 2–Dec 7 with Catherine O’Neill Thorn
Purchase in advance to secure your spot, and we’ll ensure you are registered for one session of your choice.

Donor Event
2016-11-01 16:30 - 19:00
2016 Art from Ashes Donor Update and Appreciation Party!
Tuesday, November 1 from 4.30 pm to 7 pm :: Add to Calendar

We want to celebrate the youth with you!

Please join Art from Ashes youth, board and staff at The Posner Center! Meet the youth your generosity helps us serve, hear some amazing poetry while enjoying wine, beer and food. Plus, we want to introduce you to our new program Drawing on Air and share the (he)art of our work.
The impact of your contributions past and present empowers struggling youth who learn to express themselves in positive, healthy ways through the power of creativity.

RSVP HERE!

To make a donation in lieu of attending:
Pay with credit or through your bank here: ColoradoGives.org
Or through Paypal Cares here: Paypal Cares

Wednesday Drop-In Workshops
2016-10-05 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 poetry and spoken word workshop at Art from Ashes every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at 1310 West 10th Ave right next to the light rail station at 10th and Osage.
All young people between the age of 12 and 24 are welcome. We provide the writing materials, art supplies, guest poets, food and drinks… You provide the creative genius!
Email us using the form below if you’d like to let us know you’re coming or want more information…and if you want to be sure you get some food! (or just show up — we promise to feed you)
Thank you so much to the Tony Grampsas Youth Services (TGYS) and to the City and County of Denver’s Office of Children’s Affairs Healthy Lifestyles grant, and to all our business sponsors and individual donors who make these workshops possible!

Adult Synesthesia-Oct-Nov
2016-10-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Art from Ashes, 1310 West 10th Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80204
Poetry prompts focus on each of the five senses, using science and creativity to illuminate the role of experience and expectation in our lives. By deliberately managing your perceptions, you can choose to perceive yourself and what happens to you differently. Discover how powerful your life can be, when you begin to influence reality by changing your perceptions!
Join and pay here: adult-workshops

Fireworks Rockies Game
2016-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Coors Field, 20th and Blake St, Denver, CO
Thank you to all who came! Check out our photos from the event!

Thank you to those of you who bought tickets so the youth could attend! Listen to the joy! (click link for a 40 second video): rockies2016
Watch the Rockies play the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, Sept 30, 2016, and also watch fireworks from the field as part of the ticket price!
As a fundraiser and community builder for our youth, AfA is selling 50 Rockies tickets at face value. We have guaranteed seats in Section 149 (foul ball territory!) and after the game, we’ll be able to take our stuff and watch the fireworks from the field! (bring a blanket!)
Purchase your $40 ticket from us (no markup; in fact you save the $5 Ticketmaster fee!), and Art from Ashes gets $15 of that amount as a donation thanks to the generosity of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club!
Some of our young people have never attended a baseball game and would love the opportunity to see a live game. Please consider purchasing a ticket for a young person, even if you can’t make it.

Pay through PayPal below (you don’t need an account) or mail a check to Art from Ashes, 853 Inca St., Suite 1A, Denver CO 80204. Be sure to let us know if you are donating one or more tickets to a young person. Purchase your tickets by Sept 24 and we’ll mail them out,** or you can stop by the office on or before the 29th to pick them up.
**Seats are in rows 8–13; best seat selection will depend on time of payment

Running of the Gays 2016
2016-09-25 11:00 - 14:00 | X Bar, 629 E. Cofax Ave, Denver, CO, 80203, United States
Thank you to all those who “came out!” Re-live the fun here:

Come out on Sunday, Sept 25 and show support for Denver’s LGBTQ+ youth at Denver’s SEVENTH annual Running of the Gays!
Get yer heels (and ankles!) ready to roll… or strut, or hop, or stumble in a 3-block “marathon” in heels to fund creative programs for LGBTQ+ youth in our community. The event is organized by Denver’s LGBTQIA* community and Art from Ashes. Each year runners are asked to raise money through sponsorships to trot 3 blocks down 17th Avenue in heels, starting at Ace Eat Serve patio next to Steuben’s Food Service followed by an all ages (until 2 pm) after party at X Bar!
Every year AfA, the queer community and allies run a 3-block marathon in heels to help fund creative empowerment workshops for the LGBTQ+ youth in our community. Runners register with a $40 donation ($35 before August 31st).
RUNNERS WISHING TO REGISTER: HERE!
(or send by cash or check to Art from Ashes, 853 Inca St, Suite 1A, Denver CO 80204)
Runners seek sponsorships from friends and family to raise money for the youth programs. The fee entitles runners to an ROTG t-shirt, a goodie bag, a free Mimosa courtesy of Steuben’s, and foot massage!
RUNNER SPONSORS SUPPORT YOUR RUNNER HERE!
BUSINESS PARTNERS SUPPORT THE RUN HERE!
Runners gather at 11 am to sign in, stretch and enjoy the street show. After Party, foot massages, drag show and silent auction at X Bar from noon to 2 pm!
See on our ROTG Facebook page to see the photos from previous years, as well as find out more information. And be sure to join this year’s event HERE!
Run toward a better future for youth!
So many thanks to our wonderful business sponsors, most of whom have been sponsoring Running of the Gays since 2010! If you’re interested in supporting our youth program at Mental Health Center of Denver’s Voz y Corazon program, please download our ROTG Sponsor Menu.

Coffee Hour with Catherine-Cancelled
2016-09-03 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, is cancelled! I’m in California, yo!
*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!

Tattoos and Poetry: All Sacred Foundation Fundraiser
2016-09-03 10:00 - 23:55 | Oriental Theater, 4335 West 44th, Denver, CO
Get tattooed for a cause! All proceeds from the All Sacred Foundation fundraiser are donated to four amazing organizations: Art from Ashes, Phoenix Multisport and Planned Pethood International and Colton’s Crusade.
On Sept 3rd, there will be a huge blowout event at The Oriental Theater! Save the Date and check out the All Sacred Foundation Facebook page to get updated information and to book a specific tattoo artist on the big day!
