Colin Richard Ferguson Ward Fund
General Information
Colin Richard Ferguson Ward (CRFW) (1990-2018) was a visionary musician and artist dedicated to the Denver DIY arts community. Colin saw radical expression in all art forms as a way to inspire, communicate, heal and seek justice. He sought to make the world a better place through art and activism. In the process he built authentic community, inspiring and supporting countless others in realizing their artistic visions.
The CRFW Fund seeks to provide resources to artists who experience financial barriers or other hardships while simultaneously standing out as unique, prolific and engaged members of the creative communities of Denver.
CRFW Mission
● to provide grant support and work space to artists who work for positive change using radical expression as a means of healing the world’s pain and speaking truth to unjust power structures with passion and joy.
● to support innovative ways in which art and activism can work in harmony and in support of nature and the environment.
● to preserve the legacy of Colin's vast body of music, videos and visual art via exhibitions, releases, and events that continue his legacy of community building in the Denver arts community.
NOMINATION FORM (CRFW FUND is open for nominations for artists/musicians/creatives seeking funding for basic needs, crisis support or project funding). Please fill out the form below with your nominee.
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