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Xcel Energy Foundation announces $191,000 for arts organizations in Denver

Part of $324,700 investment into the arts statewide

DENVER - The Xcel Energy Foundation today announced $191,000 in grants for arts organizations in Denver. The funding is part of an overall $324,700 investment into the arts statewide.

The funding includes a $10,000 grant for the Colorado Children's Chorale, which will support their Conservatory Program. The program provides hands-on choral and performance training in the classroom, or in after-school or summer programs, to at-risk children who have little access to quality arts activities. Through disciplined training, the children learn life skills and values that last a lifetime.

"The arts are an important part of any community," said Pat Vincent, president and CEO, Public Service Co. of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company. "These grants will go to some of the best arts organizations in Colorado and will help promote creativity, culture and inspiration for people across the state. I'm pleased that we're able to support the communities we serve in this important way."

The following is a complete list of the Denver arts grants:

• EDEN Theatrical Workshop, Inc. - $1,500
• Assistance League of Denver - $2,000
• Colorado Chamber Players, Inc. - $2,500
• Denver Young Artists Orchestra - $2,500
• International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management, Inc. - $2,500
• ArtReach, Inc. - $5,000
• Denver Film Society - $5,000
• Lower Downtown Denver Arts Association - $5,000
• Mizel Museum - $5,000
• Denver Museum of Contemporary Art - $5,000
• New Dance Theatre - $5,000
• Rocky Mountain Arts Association - $5,000
• Shadow Theatre Company - $5,000
• State Historical Society/Colorado State Museum - $5,000
• Colorado Ballet Company - $7,500
• Colorado Symphony Association - $7,500
• Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestras Association - $7,500
• SuTeatro Inc. d.b.a El Centro Su Teatro - $7,500
• Art Students League of Denver - $10,000
• Colorado Alliance for Arts Education - $10,000
• Colorado Children's Chorale - $10,000
• Denver Botanic Gardens - $10,000
• Denver Center for the Performing Arts - $10,000
• Denver Museum of Nature and Science - $10,000
• Denver Zoological Foundation - $10,000
• Opera Colorado - $10,000
• The Children's Museum of Denver - $10,000
• Curious Theatre Company - $15,000

The Xcel Energy Foundation provides support for community organizations that work to improve the education, arts, culture and overall vitality of their communities. Foundation grants are determined annually and help meet the needs of communities across Colorado. The Foundation oversees more than $12.3 million in funded charitable activities of Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries.