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Athena Project empowers women** through the arts by providing women artists with paid work opportunities while also ensuring audiences get to see and hear them. We change the world, one paid woman artist at a time. Our programs evolve as the political & social landscape changes.
At present, they include: Read & Rant: A Plays in Progress Series, a book club that serves the needs of new playwrights, providing them with readers and dramaturgical support while providing community members with opportunities to support new work. Curating Art for Impact, a collaboration with or on behalf of community partners, providing unique experiential art such as pop-up performances which elevates and amplifies their missions. Artful Reflections, a forum which connects artists with their audiences and fellow artists with a facilitated discussion about the emotional impact of the art through the lens of the attendants’ world views and identities. Girls Create summer intensive week-long camps exploring various art forms, and monthly Artfully Minded- open mic nights and workshops , empowering girls to lead and effect change in themselves and others through creative learning.
**At Athena Project, we believe that “women” means many things and can be a complicated term. We recognize that the term “women” does not automatically include all aspects of the gender spectrum. We want to create a safer space for the expression and growth for all women, non-binary, trans and LGBTQIA+ individuals.”
Website: www.AthenaProjectArts.org
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Athena Project is a not-for-profit organization with a 501 (c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Code. The tax-exempt identification number, as registered with the U.S. Department of Treasury, is 47-4154570.
Press contacts:
Angela Astle: aastle@AthenaProjectArts.org
Liz Miller: lmiller@AthenaProjectArts.org
Research
Status of Women in Theatre in the Rocky Mountain Region
Gender parity in the arts has become a hot button issue. Over the past several years multiple studies have been published examining the roles and participation of women in theatre across the United States. These studies by organizations such as the Dramatists Guild, the League of Professional Theatre Women, WomenArts, Los Angeles Female Playwrights Initiative, and Gender Parity Task Force – Chicago, document that women are greatly underrepresented as playwrights, directors, and managers in theatres across the country.
While there is data being collected on the status of women in theatre across the US there is no single survey examining the status of women in the Rocky Mountain Region (AZ, CO, ID, MN, NM, NV, UT, WY). As a nonprofit supporting and promoting female voices in the arts, Athena Project believes that it is important to look more closely at the status of women in theatre within our own Rocky Mountain Region. The data collected for this survey adds to the research already being done in small and vibrant theatre communities in medium and small-sized cities across the US.
Press Releases and News
Tickets On Sale Now for Athena Project’s 9th Annual Plays In Progress Series
Experience a weekend of new works by women playwrights June 5-6, 2021 Denver, CO, May 7, 2021- Plays In Progress is a unique program fostering new works by women playwrights. Over 300 plays were submitted from across the country. The Plays In Progress Series is...
Women in Their Infinite Forms
PLEASE NOTE SUPER-FAST TURNAROUND REQUIREMENT ON COMPLETING THIS COMMISSION. Athena Project* in collaboration with Denver Milk Market and Dairy Block are seeking 8 additional Artists to create an art piece to be exhibited as part of an Installation taking place from...
Athena Project Announces Plays Selected for the 10th Annual Plays In Progress Series
Denver, CO, October 28, 2020 - Plays In Progress is a unique program fostering new works by women* playwrights. Over 300 plays were submitted from across the country. The Plays In Progress Series is designed to give playwrights and audiences an opportunity to...
Athena Project and Handsome Little Devils are Getting Out the Vote with #ArtFindsVoters
Using art to increase voter participation Denver, CO, October 13, 2020 - With the election just weeks away and so much at stake, we have to come together to do all we can to get out the vote. Enter: #ArtFindsVoters On Saturday, October 17th from 12pm - 4pm...
Mobile Performing and Visual Arts comes to ALL
This summer dance, music and visual arts take to the streets of metro Denver. K Contemporary Gallery and Athena Project have partnered to bring visual and performing artists to the city’s eleven districts. On Thursday August 27th between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. a mobile...
#ArtFindsUs Will Have A Mobile Art, Dance, And Music Through The Streets Of Denver On August 27th
There will be artists through the streets of Denver next week hosted by #ArtFindsUs.
#ArtFindsUs Mobile Performing and Visual Arts comes to ALL 11 Districts
For Immediate Release Contact: Angela Astleaastle@athenaprojectarts.org917-304-6808www.athenaprojectarts.orgwww.artfindsus.org #ArtFindsUs Mobile Performing and Visual Arts comes to ALL 11 DistrictsThursday, August 27 from 4-8pm Denver, CO, August 18, 2020 - This...
Athena Project and Print Pointe Announce Winners of Art For Hope
Denver, CO, June 7, 2020 - Athena Project and Print Pointe are pleased to announce the four winning artists of the Art For Hope Campaign. Sue Crosby Doyle with It Is Complicated, S. L. Yang with Panda Hug, Laura Pawlik with Hocus Pocus and Michelle Lamb with Madonna...
#ArtFindsUs Mobile Performing and Visual Arts comes to Santa Fe Arts District
For Immediate Release #ArtFindsUs Mobile Performing and Visual Arts come to Santa Fe Arts District Denver, CO, July 2, 2020 - This summer dance, music and visual arts takes to the streets of metro Denver. K Contemporary Gallery and Athena Project have partnered to...
5280 Magazine
Whether it’s our favorite books, movies, or music, we’re all leaning more than ever on our favorite art forms to help us get through our new normal. To support Colorado’s talented artists, the Athena Project is hosting this weekly virtual meet-up; hear from...