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rt Gallery Exhibit: Color and Light – The Colorado Show

August 10, 2024 - October 5, 2024

Free

From glowing sunsets to vibrant wildflowers, “colorful” is one of the most accurate words to describe Colorado. We live in a diverse state full of flourishing urban areas, wide open spaces, scenic snow-packed alpine vistas, dry desert cliffs, raging waterways, and so much more.

Join us in celebrating the beauty and diversity of Colorado.

Details

Start:
August 10, 2024
End:
October 5, 2024
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://parkerarts.org/event/art-gallery-exhibit-color-and-light/

Organizer

Parker Arts
Phone
303-805-3372
Email
pacetickets@parkeronline.org
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Venue

The Schoolhouse
19650 Mainstreet
Parker, 80138 United States + Google Map
Phone
3038053372
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The support of our business community is key in bringing amazing community events to Downtown Parker. 
While any denomination helps us get closer to our fundraising goals, please consider these options to gain additional marketing for the 2024 Christmas Parade or Annual Sponsorship

  • $500 = Level 1 Parade Specific Sponsor (Logo added to all Parade sponsor banners)
  • $1000 = Level 2 Parade Specific Sponsor (Logo added to sponsor banners and Entry in Parade or Holiday Market)
  • $1500 or more = Annual Sponsorship  (Logo on event banners; social media posts (2) per year; 10-minute speaking opportunity at DBA membership meeting)
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To sign up for a spot in our Vendor Holiday Market,  please follow the steps below to sign up. Deadline to apply is Friday November 22,2024

  • Read the Holiday Market Info, Terms & Conditions
  • You will be contacted by our Holiday Market committee once your booth has been approved. Payment link will be sent from [email protected]. Once paid you are officially entered.
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For any questions, please email [email protected]

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Deadline to apply is Friday November 22,2024

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Susan Bertocchi: Secretary

Shelli Mango: Member at Large

“Since 2014, Shelli has been a commercial property manager, managing one of Downtown Parker’s largest mixed-use commercial buildings and another building across Mainstreet, which includes office and retail tenants. Shelli is the former President of the Downtown Business Alliance, a 501 C 6 organization in Parker, currently serves on the Board and heads the marketing committee. This group comprises over 60 independent business owners that meet monthly and focuses on stimulating and improving the DBA’s members exposure, marketing and overall business. Since managing the buildings in Downtown Parker, Shelli owned her own fundraising company working with restaurants and retailers and learned how important marketing is to make a retail area vibrant. She has taken that experience and applied it to her involvement in the Downtown Business Alliance. Shelli’s experience in commercial property management with retail/office tenants steered her into entering her new career in Commercial Real Estate in 2019. She hangs her license with a boutique firm Madison Commercial Properties and absolutely loves the connection property management and commercial real estate offers her.”

Shelli Mango
Member at Large

Ashley Nagy: Chair

“Ashley is the general manager at Fika Coffee House. She is originally from Ohio but has been part of the Parker community since 2014. She is excited about being able to contribute to the continued growth of Downtown Parker. Stop by Fika anytime to say hello and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee!"

Kristopher Schnell

"Kristopher (Kris) Schnell is the President of Cogent Independent Advisors, a fee-only wealth management firm. Kris also serves on the Board of the Downtown Business Alliance of Parker as Immediate Past Chair. Kris previously worked for Bank of America/Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor and MetLife Securities as a Financial Planner. Kris began his career in financial services after experiencing firsthand what can happen if a family's best interests are not kept in mind. He was immediately inspired to combine the problem solving and analysis skills he had previously garnered in the civil engineering industry with his strong commitment to honesty, transparency and competency so that his clients would have a trusted source for financial guidance.”

Kris Schnell, CRPC
Investment Advisor Representative
19501 E Main Street Ave, Suite 200 Parker, CO 80138

Main 303-835-9006

[email protected]

Carrie Glassburn: Member at Large

"Carrie has over 25 years of experience in leadership, branding, organizational growth, and cultural facility operations. As the Cultural Director for the Town of Parker, Carrie is responsible for the leadership and strategic oversight of the diverse cultural programs offered in the Town of Parker’s facilities. Carrie holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Advertising from the University of Colorado in Boulder, and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Colorado in Denver. She was a 2017 graduate of the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, and is a current Board Member of Parker’s Downtown Business Alliance. In her free time, Carrie enjoys spending time outdoors with her 16-year old daughter and two dogs.”

Carrie Glassburn
Cultural Director
Parker Arts
20000 Pikes Peak Avenue Parker CO 80138

Main 303-805-3366

[email protected]

Hayley Monterferrante: Treasurer

“Hayley Monteferrante is currently a Senior Vice President with FirstBank at the Parker and Mainstreet branch. FirstBank is the largest Colorado owned financial institution which has been providing full service banking for over 55 years. As a Loan Officer, Hayley is able to assist borrowers with residential, commercial, and business lending as well as consumer and business banking needs. Hayley is a Colorado native and holds a business degree from Colorado State University. Hayley and her husband both grew up in and currently reside in Parker along with their young daughter. In her free time, Hayley enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors.”

Hayley Monteferrante
Senior Vice President
NMLS ID 1087020
FirstBank – SOUTH Market
10961 S. Parker Rd. Parker, CO 80134

T 303-805-3802

[email protected]

Brandi Wilks: Vice Chair

“Brandi Wilks is a 3rd Generation Parker-ite and her family has been here for almost 50 years. Her and her amazing husband Cory are now raising their 4 kids in this wonderful town. Brandi is a Realtor and Owner with her husband of Wilks Real Estate. Brandi’s dedicated to protecting and supporting this wonderful town through volunteering and serving on town boards."

Brandi Wilks
Realtor | Director of Operations
Wilks Real Estate
19590 E Mainstreet suite 100-5 Parker CO 80138

Main Office 720-545-9000

Direct Line 303-257-2038

[email protected]

Omar Castillo: 2021-2023 Chair

“Omar Castillo has lived in Parker for 21 years with his wife Carrie, two kids Owen & Olivia and has worked in Parker for 13 years. Omar is Vice President of Lending at Champion Bank. Omar’s like to volunteer in his community by serving on numerous Boards in the area and giving back to his community.”

Omar Castillo
Vice President of Lending
Champion Bank
16790 Centre Court Parker CO 80134

Main Office 303-840-8484

Direct Line 303-962-5812

[email protected]