The Pagosa Springs Arts Council also supports our Divisions.

A division, as part of the Pagosa Springs Arts Council, also operates as nonprofit entitiy, giving back to the community.

Acoustic Trail, Inc.
Mission Statement
Acoustic Trail, Inc is a non-profit corporation founded in 2007. We are committed to celebrating the art of music, cultivating and supporting emerging musicians and encouraging and fostering appreciation for diverse genres of music in the Four Corners region. We believe the arts are a viable part of our culture, one that unifies and inspires people to become more involved in their communities
We are excited to be working as a division of the Pagosa Springs Arts Council. Up to this point we have done house concerts and we are excited to broaden our ideas and projects. Combining the visual arts aspect with musical performances will broaden the arts and culture base of the Pagosa Springs community. We hope to be a hub that links local and emerging musicians and the people who support them.

A summary of our goals:
•The organization is currently compiling a working list of local and visiting musicians of the Four Corners area to participate in events throughout 2009. When an event is scheduled, the participating musicians will visit local schools or children’s groups for special performances prior to the main event. This interaction will expose many young people to new kinds of music and it is our hope that it will inspire some of them to pick up an instrument.
•The organization would like to facilitate in the marketing and promoting of local musicians by aiding in the planning and staging of house concerts, local larger scale performances, workshops and fundraisers.
•Long-term goal: to implement a mentoring program that links local musicians with local children and adults interested in learning to play. We would like to secure a location in Pagosa Springs where structured learning sessions can take place. This location would also serve as the office/information hub of Acoustic Trail, Inc. Eventually we would like to raise enough money to purchase instruments or have a program where people may donate instruments that can be used by those who may not be able to afford their own.
•Long-term goal: to secure a performance venue that will function as a permanent part of the organization’s infrastructure. This will allow for better networking of local musicians/artists and provide much needed cultural and social enhancement to the Pagosa Springs area.

We have compiled a “Wish List” of things that we feel will aid us in the accomplishment of our goals:

• A stage
• Folding chairs and tables
• An accountant
• Additional enthusiastic board members
• Hosts for house concerts
• 2-Drawer file cabinets
• Miscellaneous office supplies
• Vacant space downtown for music/art events
• Tax Deductible cash donations to Acoustic Trail, Inc. at Citizens Bank

Visit their webiste: http://www.acoustictrail.com