The New Local

A nonprofit organization

38 donors

OUR MISSION

The New Local Nonprofit (TNL) champions local women and nonbinary artists while building bridges between these creators and the broader community. We focus our outreach towards the most vulnerable populations within Boulder county, fostering accessible, innovative art education in the heart of our city.

Why it is important to support THE NEW LOCAL & our DOWNTOWN arts hub:

A) We provides local artists with opportunities to grow an audience and earn a living.

B) We infuse the historic heart of our city with creative programming for EVERYONE.

C) We help the city to magnetize visitors and locals who patronize restaurants, shops and hotels, thereby contributing to the economic vitality (and tax basis) of Boulder.

D) We foster economic prosperity and social integration for women and underserved populations, within our community.

E) We embody environmental sustainability, re-imagining historic buildings for community use.

Read More About Our Community Programs:

1. TNL Scholarship Program ~ we grant full and partial scholarships to Boulder County students and adults in need, ages 3-18 and 65+ so that they may participate in our workshop series, alongside paying students. Paid for in part by The Addy Foundation, The Lowell Dodge Foundation, The Moozie Foundation and Boulder Arts Council Education Grants.

2. Artists in Residence & Community ~ a rotating roster of juried, local artists are given a six month exhibition space in our downtown Gallery and Annex spaces. Artists have their work on display and also teach workshops with our community partners: Rocky Mountain Equality (LGBTQ+ Teens), The Lodge (Women/Transgender-unhoused), El Centro Amistad, Community Roots Midwife Collective and AWPC and New Horizons Preschool

2. Field Trips~ Weekly field trips for students enrolled in New Horizons bilingual preschool, over 65% of students are from very low income households and over 50% are from hispanic/non-white families. This program is sponsored by The Addy Foundation. We also offer field trips to Title 1 Schools in conjunction with the City of Boulder Arts & Culture Field Trip Grants Program.

5. TNL Workshop Series ~ local artists give workshops to the community in a myriad of disciplines; sliding fees available.

6. El Centro Amistad, Arte Sana ~ TNL teaches monthly classes to the women of El Centro Amistad, in a variety of disciplines; Amistad's choice.

7. International Women's Day ~ a 2 day celebration of International Women's Day! Day 1~ TNL invited local schools for hands on art activities taught by local, women artists, a gallery tour and more! Day 2~ community celebration with all ages, free art activities.

8. Sundays on West Pearl (Every Sunday, June - September) ~ free, all ages art on the lawn of our downtown arts hub.

9. Springfest ~ in conjunction with Boulder Arts Week~ All day art festival with live art demos, interactive art activities and more!

10. Downtown First Friday ~ an initiative that revitalizes downtown with local arts and culture every month! Cultivating visibility for local artists in conjunction with support for local businesses.

TNL 'Sundays on West Pearl'

TNL 'International Womens Day Community Celebration'

TNL Presents Downtown First Friday

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Mission

Background Statement

The New Local Nonprofit (TNL) champions local, female-identifying and nonbinary artists, while building bridges between these creators and the broader community. We focus our outreach towards the most vulnerable populations within Boulder County, fostering accessible, innovative art education for everyone. Historically, culturally and economically, women and non-binary creators have been underpaid and underrepresented in galleries, museums and senior positions within the creative industries. The New Local seeks to redress this by fostering a level playing field for women working within the creative industries locally, while modeling an equitable organization.

Historically marginalized community members and individuals with lived experiences are not just beneficiaries of our programs, they are the architects of change. We engage these individuals as key members of our community, inviting them to participate in decision-making processes, program ideation, and implementation. By doing so, we honor their expertise, perspectives, and aspirations, fostering a sense of ownership and pride in the outcomes.

Since the opening of our brick and mortar location on November 15, 2022, more than 15,700 visitors have accessed these exhibitions at no cost. In parallel, TNL delivers year-round arts education classes in ceramics, painting, fiber arts, printmaking & more, serving over 1,700 youth & 800 adults to date. Access and equity are central to our programming model. 95% of school field trips serve Title I or underserved schools. We have awarded 94 need-based scholarships and provided over 5,500 individuals with free arts education experiences since ‘22. Partnerships with New Horizons Preschool, El Centro Amistad, Rocky Mountain Equality & housing communities serving women experiencing homelessness ensure programming reaches historically underrepresented populations. Through free public events, intergenerational community art programs, culturally inclusive celebrations, and collaborative downtown activations, TNL reduces barriers to participation while strengthening social connection and cultural representation in Boulder County.