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Origin
VOICES is born

In September, 2 women came together at the kitchen table with a deep belief that no voice is to be silenced. VOICES was born with the mission of amplifying voices through the arts.
In school
To the Youth

VOICES’ In School program was introduced with its Youth Storyteller Project at Carbondale Middle School, Youth Drumming Residency and the inaugural Youth Theater Project at Basalt High School.
In school
Growing

VOICES’ In School program continued to grow throughout the Roaring Fork School District, serving 261 youth participants and reaching 972 audience members across 6 schools with arts-integrated residencies and performances.
On stage
Women Took Stage

The first Women’s VOICES Theater Project took the stage at Thunder River Theater. An ensemble of 8 women including founder Barbara Reese broke grounds for VOICES On Stage productions.
In community
Build wings with ARTery Tiny Stage

In response to the pandemic, a tiny mobile pavilion in the shape of a butterfly was created to provide a mobile space for art, theater, music, and storytelling.
On stage
Inaugural Nuestras VOCES

VOICES launched its first original theater project in Spanish, which was conceived, written, directed, and performed entirely by Spanish-speaking artists, created to celebrate the richness and diversity of Hispanic cultures.
On stage
Proudly Presenting Queer

The first Queer VOICES Project, A Green Bird on Orange Trees, premiered at TACAW, weaving personal stories of queerness through movement, music, and spoken word.
On stage In school
In Memoriam

VOICES Radio Hour was launched in collaboration with KDNK and Sopris Sun. Sages VOICES Project brought together 8 youth performers and 8 sage storytellers for something “Precious and Endless.” The community gathered to celebrate the life and the extraordinary legacy of VOICES founder Barbara Reese.
In School
Sustaining the Good Work

Hero’s Journaling Project returned to Glenwood Springs Middle School for the fifth time. The ARTery Tiny Stage Series was re-introduced. Sold-out shows at Women’s VOICES Project and Queer VOICES Project reached 700+ audiences.
On stage In school
A Year of Transformation

A pivotal year for bringing programs In School, In Community, and On Stage to the communities of Colorado River Valley, including ARTery Tiny Stage and Nuestras VOCES in Rifle, and Hero’s Journaling Project in Rifle and Parachute. VOICES Youth SpringBoard was launched.
Celebration
VOICES Celebrates 10 Years

We celebrate 10 years of amplifying stories, building connections, and uplifting voices across our community. This milestone honors a decade of impact while looking ahead to a more vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic world.

The Faces of VOICES

Barbara Reese
Founder

MinTze Wu
Executive & Artistic Director

Megan Tackett
Board President

Meet Our Team

REal Stories, Real People, REal Impact

At VOICES, storytelling is how we build community. Through our programs In School, In Community, and On Stage, we create space for people to be heard, honored, and remembered. We do this by providing a page, a canvas, a microphone, and a stage, to discover the layers of humanity within us and the community. Join us in bringing these stories to life.

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Our Story

VOICES is born

To the Youth

Growing

Women Took Stage

Build wings with ARTery Tiny Stage

Inaugural Nuestras VOCES

Proudly Presenting Queer

In Memoriam

Sustaining the Good Work

A Year of Transformation

VOICES Celebrates 10 Years

The Faces of VOICES

REal Stories, Real People, REal Impact

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