Arts and Culture

Larimer Arts Association, an Xcel Energy Foundation culture and arts grant winner, transformed Larimer Square in downtown Denver into a street museum of hundreds of bright and colorful images drawn on the sidewalks with chalk. The event is based on street-painting traditions that originated in 16th century Renaissance Italy, where artists used chalk to transform pavement into canvas

Creativity sparks the imagination and drives the development of new ideas that can transform the way we live. Artistic expression thrives on diversity, bringing communities together in shared experiences that foster understanding.

Xcel Energy Foundation's Corporate Giving Program supports efforts to increase accessibility to artistic and cultural activities that enable all members of our communities to participate in the arts.

In 2007, Xcel Energy Foundation's Corporate Giving Program will review requests for sponsorships of performances, exhibitions and cultural events.

In 2006, Xcel Energy Foundation committed $919,800 to programs supporting the arts throughout our service territory.

Grants awarded in: 2006  2005  2004  2003  2002

Programs in the following areas are preferred:

• Programs that provide free or reduced admission to artistic and cultural activities for people who otherwise could not afford to attend;
• Organizations whose programming engages the public in art and cultural events;
• Programs that enhance music education/performing arts in schools by offering concerts, musician or performer visits, family workshops or teacher training; and
• Programming that addresses social issues, concerns and challenges facing communities.

Apply for a grant  promoting arts and culture using our online grant application process.

For answers to specific questions, please e-mail the Xcel Energy Foundation.