Community Initiatives

Building Community Through the Arts – Free Creative Initiatives

New Cottage Arts goes beyond classrooms to bring music, art, and cultural connection directly to the community. Through free workshops, public art projects, and events like Clayton Community Days, we create inclusive spaces where people of all ages can come together, express themselves, and celebrate the power of the arts.

Our community initiatives foster mental wellness, social connection, and neighborhood resilience, ensuring that creativity remains a force for unity and positive change.

Community Arts Initiatives

We bring the 100% free arts programming beyond traditional spaces, uniting neighborhoods through public events, workshops, and collaborative art projects. Our community programs:

• Foster creative expression & mental wellness

• Strengthen neighborhood connections through the arts

• Provide free access to cultural experiences for all ages

Sample Programs:

Clayton Community Days

A series of free public events celebrating local artists, musicians, and businesses, bringing together neighbors, families, and youth to experience live music, art-making, and cultural activities.

Music & Art Therapy in Community Spaces

• Denver Family Shelters – Healing-focused arts and music therapy for families experiencing housing instability.

• Alternative Middle & High Schools – Trauma-informed music and art workshops that provide students with an emotional and creative outlet for self-expression.

Arts & Music for Bonding & Connection

• Intergenerational Art & Music Workshops – Bringing together youth, parents, and elders to create, share, and strengthen family and community ties through art and music.

• Family Bonding Through the Arts – Hands-on music and visual arts experiences designed to bring families together and strengthen relationships.

Community Performances & Recitals

• Showcasing Community Youth & Local Musicians – Providing free public performance opportunities for young artists, musicians, and community talent.

• Neighborhood Recitals & Open Mic Nights – A welcoming space for youth to share their artistic voice and build confidence through public performance.

Free Art Workshops for Our Neighborhood

• Screen Printing & DIY T-Shirt Workshops – Hands-on community events where participants can design and print their own wearable art.

• Art Workshops for Local Schools – Bringing free visual arts programs to schools that lack access to arts education.

Get Involved

• All programs are free and open to the public

• Designed to foster creativity, mental wellness, and community connection

• Open to people of all ages and backgrounds—no experience needed

Join an upcoming workshop, attend a community event, or support our mission. Together, we are building stronger, more connected communities through the arts.