Empowered, Ltd.

06/09/2026

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
Seeking entries for Grand Junction Community Mural!

06/09/2026

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!! // DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: JULY 9TH

Empowered, Ltd. Consulting, in partnership with Colorado Baby and Community Ventures' Childcare Storytelling Initiative, invites muralists to submit qualifications for a community mural to be installed on the Colorado Baby retail store in Grand Junction. The mural is a part of a larger storytelling effort to illuminate how child care shapes the lives of all Coloradans.

This mural celebrates the childcare providers, families, and children of Mesa County and the broader Grand Junction community.

We are seeking an artist or artist team whose vision captures the feel of Mesa County — rooted in the landscape and working life of the Western Slope, while messaging a more supported, equitable future for every child and family. To learn more go to: www.empowered-people.com/murals

06/01/2026

Empowered Consulting is a proud sponsor of the 2026 Colorado Creative Industries Summit. This yearly gathering brings together leaders from the creative sectors, providing a platform to explore, connect, and bring ideas to life throughout the state. Wishing all participants a inspiring summit!

Also, don't forget about the Cultural Movement Assembly session on Friday, June 5th at 3PM! Be a part of the Movement!

05/22/2026

Empowered is proud to be a sponsor of the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program's 8th Annual Noche de Mariachi, one of two yearly showcase concerts where they celebrate their students, families, and the cultural impact of mariachi education in the community. Tickets are still available for tomorrow concert: https://www.coyouthmariachi.org/event-details/8th-annual-noche-de-mariachi

05/12/2026

Calling all Artists! We're 10 days away from the Mural Call for Submission deadline--May 22nd!

This isn't just a mural, it's a powerful storytelling initiative, celebrating the profound impact of childcare on Coloradans and honoring Alice Bemis Taylor's incredible legacy. This project is a collaborative effort by Empowered Consulting, Early Connections Learning Centers, and Gary Community Ventures' Childcare Storytelling Initiative.

Don't miss this chance to make a lasting impact with your creative vision and talent! Learn more: www.empowered-people.com/murals

04/23/2026

Calling all Muralists! Empowered, Ltd. is thrilled to announce an exciting call for artists for a transformative community mural at the new Alice Bemis Taylor Center for Early Education in Colorado Springs! Imagine your art bringing vibrant life to a space where children learn, families connect, and futures are shaped.

This isn't just a mural, it's a powerful storytelling initiative, celebrating the profound impact of childcare on Coloradans and honoring Alice Bemis Taylor's incredible legacy. This project is a collaborative effort by Empowered Consulting, Early Connections Learning Centers, and Gary Community Ventures' Childcare Storytelling Initiative.

This Call for Submission is searching for talented muralists or artist teams whose work radiates movement, possibility, warmth, and care, reflecting children, families, growth, and connection. Submissions open today, April 23rd, and close on May 22nd, 2026. Don't miss this chance to make a lasting impact with your creative vision and talent! Learn more: www.empowered-people.com

04/16/2026

💛Thank You to Our Partners in Harmony Sponsors💛
We are incredibly grateful to The Colorado Trust, Alpine Bank, Auraria Campus, and Chula Restaurant for their generous support of our Partners in Harmony Benefit Concert.

Because of partners like you, we’re able to create meaningful musical experiences for our students and continue providing tuition-free, high-quality music education to youth across our community.

Your support helps bring Music Without Barriers to life! Thank you for being part of this work.

04/14/2026

Empowered, Ltd. Is proud to partner with CCI to host its annual Poetry Out Loud Colorado competition.

Colorado celebrates the arts in every form. From film to poetry, we are a hub for artists of all ages, and the Poetry Out Loud program celebrates our young talent! Colorado Creative Industries managed the 21st Annual Poetry Out Loud program in partnership with Empowered Consulting, the National Endowment of the Arts, and the Poetry Foundation. The program engaged approximately 3,200 students from 16 schools and two independent students competing at Colorado’s state competition. This wonderful display of poetry and love for the arts culminates in Washington, D.C in April at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals, where Colorado will be represented by our state champion!

This is one way we celebrate our state and commemorate our rich history, by continuing to create opportunities and pave the way for young talent to shine in Colorado and the world.

Learn how Poetry Out Loud engages students with classic and contemporary poetry, boosts public speaking skills, and celebrates the literary arts. 👇
https://oedit.colorado.gov/poetry-out-loud-competition?utm_campaign=OEDIT+Website&utm_content=1776092440&utm_medium=Colorado+Office+of+Economic+Development+and+International+Trade&utm_source=facebook

03/04/2026

02/18/2026

Empowered, Ltd. and Poetry Out Loud Colorado are excited to announce the Master of Ceremonies for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals Competition will be Jose "Jozer" Guerrero!

Jozer is a Grammy-nominated spoken word artist, musician, actor, MC/Motivational speaker, and educator. His work has been featured on HBO, Univision, PBS, American Theater Magazine, Button Poetry, and TedTalks. He is also a three-time Individual World Poetry Slam finalist, 2 time Brave New Voices Finalist, and 2 time National Poetry Finalist.

Guerrero is a member of Award-Winning Chicano Funk band, Los Mocochetes and Denver’s Premier Slam Poetry team, Slam Nuba. Jozer has dedicated his entire career to creating critical art and music that speaks on the issue our communities face, seeking to inspire, inform and mobilize the community.