Dear Friends and Neighbors,

With Colorado Gives Day approaching, I wanted to share what your support means for Evergreen Music and Performing Arts and the families we serve.

At EMPA, we've witnessed firsthand how music shapes lives. We watch families connect more deeply, children discover joy and confidence, and community members find healing in moments when they need it most. Music has the power to unite us, deepen relationships, and support our collective wellbeing.

We are creating something extraordinary in the Foothills: a vibrant musical community where families can experience live performance that resonates long after the final note. Our long-term vision includes a dedicated concert hall designed with acoustics that honor the true emotional power of live music. We imagine a space where sound can breathe and bloom, where artists feel truly heard, and where audiences gather to be moved, connected, and inspired.

Colorado Gives Day is an important step toward bringing this vision to life. Your support will allow us to expand programs such as:

• The Lullaby Project, where new parents create personal songs for their babies in partnership with Carnegie Hall
• Well-Being Concerts, offering grounding and healing through music and mindfulness
• Family Concerts, nurturing curiosity and connection through performances designed for young audiences and their families
• Crossover Currents, bringing classical and contemporary styles together in fresh, innovative ways
• Amateur Musicians Society, a welcoming space where musicians of all ages come together to share creativity

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us strengthen our arts community in the Foothills.

Learn more about our programs and mission at www.evergreenmusicandperformingarts.org

Make Your Gift Go Further

When you give through ColoradoGivesDay.org between now and December 9, your donation helps unlock a share of more than $1 million in statewide incentive funds. If you set up a new monthly donation, Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first month's gift up to $100.

Monthly support provides steady resources we can count on throughout the year, giving us the confidence to plan ahead and grow sustainably. Your generosity creates lasting impact.

How to Join Us

Make your Colorado Gives Day gift here: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Evergreen-Music-And-Performing-Arts

If you feel inspired, please share our mission with friends who care about the arts, wellbeing, or a vibrant cultural future for Evergreen.

Thank you for believing in this vision. Together, we are laying the foundation for something that will serve generations to come.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Elena Keil
Founder and Executive Director
Evergreen Music and Performing Arts
720.431.4015

NONPROFIT MILESTONE FOR EVERGREEN MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS, INC.

Granted 501(c)(3) Status to Enhance Arts and Community Engagement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Evergreen Music and Performing Arts, Inc.
Email: info@evergreenmusicandperformingarts.org

Evergreen, CO 80439

September 1, 2025

Evergreen Music and Performing Arts, Inc. (EMPA) is thrilled to announce that it has been officially granted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization status. This pivotal milestone empowers EMPA to further its mission of enriching lives through the transformative power of music and performing arts, while offering enhanced opportunities for community engagement and support.

With its 501(c)(3) status, Evergreen Music and Performing Arts, Inc. is now recognized as a public charity, which allows for tax-deductible donations, grants, and increased collaboration with other organizations and community partners. This status reflects EMPA’s unwavering dedication to fostering creativity, education, and cultural enrichment in the community, pillars that are at the heart of its mission.

About Evergreen Music and Performing Arts, Inc.

Evergreen Music and Performing Arts, Inc. was founded with the vision of making music and performing arts accessible to everyone. It offers a broad spectrum of programs, including cultural programming, music scholarships, and community engagement programs. Through these diverse offerings, EMPA seeks to inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to explore their artistic potential and contribute to a vibrant cultural landscape. The organization is guided by its core pillars of connecting communities, nourishing creativity and preserving arts to create lasting impacts through the power of music and arts.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community and excited about the new opportunities that this status brings,” said Elena Keil, the Founder and Executive Director of Evergreen Music and Performing Arts. 501(c)(3) status allows us to further our mission and reach more individuals, nurturing creativity and fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts.”

How You Can Support

With its new nonprofit status, Evergreen Music and Performing Arts, Inc. invites individuals, businesses, and organizations to join in supporting its mission. Contributions are now tax-deductible, ensuring that donations directly benefit programs that nurture creativity and artistic expression. Your support helps us uphold our vision to create a thriving cultural hub where music and the performing arts can flourish by establishing the Evergreen Music and Performing Arts Center, connecting and enriching our communities.

To learn more about Evergreen Music and Performing Arts, its programs, and how to get involved, please visit EvergreenMusicandPerformingArts.org.

About Evergreen Music and Performing Arts

Evergreen Music and Performing Arts is dedicated to promoting the transformative power of music and the arts. Through its comprehensive cultural programs and community events, EMPA seeks to inspire, educate, and connect people, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts and reinforcing its commitment to foster economic and social vitality.

For media inquiries, please contact info@evergreenmusicandperformingarts.org

Exciting Announcement: On the Journey to a New Cultural Hub through Evergreen Music and Performing Arts

To our community, supporters, and friends:

We are delighted to announce the creation of Evergreen Music and Performing Arts Inc. as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to fostering a vibrant musical community. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey!

• Our Mission
  The mission of Evergreen Music and Performing Arts is to nurture the future of music and provide accessible cultural experiences to the communities we serve. Our goal is to connect and support artists to make a lasting impact on local music and performing arts, while fostering economic and social vitality. We aim to make Evergreen and the greater Foothills area a music and performing arts destination by opening the Evergreen Music and Performing Arts Center that will bring our community together.
• Our Vision
  Our vision is to create a thriving cultural hub where the magic of music and the performing arts can flourish by establishing the Evergreen Music and Performing Arts Center. We aim to make it a beacon of artistic excellence, a place where established and aspiring artists are empowered and connected, and the community is enriched by accessible cultural experiences. We envision a vibrant community that celebrates creativity in all its forms, harnesses the transformative power of music, and inspires the future of the arts. Through our unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and fostering artistic expression, we aim to make Evergreen a destination where imagination, inspiration, and innovation thrive.
• Our Team
  Our team is made up of dedicated and talented individuals who share a commitment to our mission. From our board of directors to our volunteers, everyone at Evergreen Music and Performing Arts works tirelessly to create a welcoming and inclusive music community.
• Key Initiatives
  - Build a Performing Arts Center that will host concert seasons for aspiring and professional musicians.
  - Provide performance opportunities for amateur musicians through the Amateur Musician Society and meet-ups.
  - Support the Lullaby Project in partnership with Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute.
  - Initiate the Chamber Music series featuring professional musicians.
  - Develop the Music Bridges program with the intention to unite cultural organizations, amateur and professional musicians, talented young musicians, unknown artists, and composers by collaborating on innovative ways of thinking and engaging new and existing audiences for positive social impact.
  - Establish a scholarship fund for promising students and facilitate access to instruments for young musicians in need.
  - Open a Summer Institute for young, talented musicians to inspire creativity through performance.
  - Open the Amateur Musicians Festival.

We are thrilled to embark on this journey and look forward to making Evergreen and the greater Foothills area a hub of musical and artistic excellence. Join us and be a part of this vibrant community!

Together, we can inspire the future of the arts.

Join us on our mission,

Elena Keil
Founder of Evergreen Conservatory of Music
Founder and Executive Director of Evergreen Music and Performing Arts