New Cottage Arts

It's the countdown to Clayton Community Days this Saturday, June 6th! Today we're highlighting , a valued community partner of New Cottage Arts🍻

Located in Denver's Clayton neighborhood, Cohesion Brewing is a taproom-focused brewery inspired by the beer production and service traditions of the Czech Republic. As a longtime supporter of Clayton Community Days, they've helped create welcoming spaces that bring neighbors together and uplift local artists, businesses, and organizations.

We're grateful for their continued partnership as we kick off another season of free live music, local vendors, hands-on art, and community celebration.

📅 June 6th
🕑 2–6 PM
📍 Find us behind 3840 York St (outside Cohesion Brewing)

Free and open to all ☀️Thanks to the support of our funders

NCA Presents was a beautiful celebration of youth leadership, creativity, and community🌈

Led by our Youth Advisory Council (YAC), this year’s showcase uplifted 3 youth marketplace vendors and
17 youth performers through an evening of live performances, hands-on art, and community connection🫶🏽

Thank you to everyone who showed up to support young artists and leaders in our community🤎

To support more youth-led creative opportunities by donating to New Cottage Arts at the link in our bio

Thank you to the funders who make community events like NCA Presents possible, you're contributions make such a difference for NCA youth!

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Big news from NCA🎉

We have been selected as a 2026–27 recipient of the Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth grant!

This support will help us continue expanding free arts and youth leadership programming for marginalized youth and families across Denver through music, visual arts, mentorship, performances, camps, and creative community events⭐️🫶

At NCA, we believe every young person deserves access to spaces where they can create, express themselves, build confidence, and feel a sense of belonging. We’re incredibly grateful to continue growing this work alongside our students, families, teaching artists, and community partners ❤️

Thank you to Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Colorado Creative Industries, Denver Arts & Venues, and Think 360 Arts for Learning for supporting equitable access to arts education across Colorado.

NCA Presents was such a beautiful reminder of what’s possible when we nurture spaces where youth leadership, creativity, and community come alive 🎉

Thank you to:
🙌🏾Our YAC members who organized the event
⭐️The talented youth performers
👩‍🌾The youth marketplace vendors
🧑‍🏫community partners who led hands-on art activities
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦The supportive families
🏆Our raffle donors
🤎And everyone else who showed up to celebrate community and creativity!

Stay tuned for more pics coming soon!

Little Bodega is a small, family-owned, community favorite in the Five Points neighborhood🛍️

Shoutout to for supporting NCA Presents through a community raffle donation!

They have also been a valued partner in Clayton Community Days, helping us build vibrant, community-centered spaces that uplift local artists, small businesses, and neighbors🫶🏽

Join us this Friday to celebrate youth creativity, connect with the community, and win raffle prizes ocal partners.

📅 Friday, May 8th
🕓 4–7 PM
📍 NCA Studios, 3851 Steele St
Free and open to all.

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Did you know is an active supporter of local community?🛒

A neighborhood staple, Trader Joe’s is generously supporting NCA Presents with food and refreshments this Friday!

As community partners, we share a commitment to accessibility. Trader Joe’s approach to keeping prices fair and products high-quality reflects a belief that everyone should be able to enjoy good food without barriers, something that aligns deeply with our work to keep creative programming equitable for all.

Want to see some community justice in action? Join us for our NCA Presents celebration:

📅 May 8th | 🕓 4–7 PM
📍NCA Studios, 3851 Steele St
Free and open to all!

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Big Raven Bread is a Clayton neighborhood bakery beloved for it's sourdough, pretzels, and fresh baked treats!

Rooted in community care, from bike delivery and local sourcing, to donating a portion of profits, Abby (owner and baker) is building something that gives back. We're grateful to have them as one of our community raffle sponsors for NCA Presents this Friday!🍞

As community partners, NCA and Big Raven Bread share a commitment to equity, including accessible, sliding scale pricing that keeps good food and creative education within reach for everyone in our community.

Shoutout to for supporting NCA Presents this Friday! We hope you'll join us:

📅 May 8th | 🕓 4–7 PM
📍 NCA Studios, 3851 Steele St
Free and open to all

✍️Lighthouse Writers Workshop is joining us for NCA Presents this Friday!

Lighthouse have been our neighbors the last few years here at York Street Yards, and we've connected over our shared values around community-centered programming, creative expression, and making the arts accessible to all.

believes in every person’s innate creativity and the power of storytelling to build connection, belonging, and meaning.

They’ll be onsite connecting with youth and families and sharing opportunities through their Young Writers Program.

Come meet them, get involved, and celebrate with us.

📅 Friday, May 8th
🕓 4–7 PM
📍 NCA Studios, 3851 Steele St
Free and open to all.

You can also head over to their page to learn more about upcoming workshops, including a Visiting Author Series with Jenny Bartoy on personal storytelling.

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The countdown is on, just 4 days until NCA Presents this Friday from 4–7 PM!🎉

Come enjoy refreshments and enter our community raffle for a chance to win gift cards and prizes from some of our favorite locals, including , , and 🙂

NCA Presents is a youth-led community celebration powered by our Youth Advisory Council, featuring live performances, hands-on art and music activities, youth vendors, and a raffle!

You’ll also meet community partners like Lighthouse Writers Workshop, who will be connecting with families and sharing more about their incredible youth and teen writing programs.


Join us:
📅 Friday, May 8th
🕓 4–7 PM
📍 NCA Studios, 3851 Steele St

Free and open to all, come through, bring a friend, and celebrate with us!

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