This month, Staging Her continued investing directly in the development of women artists by helping fund the training, equipment, certifications, and professional resources that move their careers forward.
Equipment & Training
Gisele
Funding for aerial sling equipment and dance classes, helping her continue developing her technical skill and artistic expression.
Portfolio Development
Angel
Funding for professional photography and video marketing shoots to strengthen her artistic portfolio and expand future opportunities.
Professional Certification
Tala
Sponsorship for enrollment in an aerial rigging certification program, investing in both her artistry and technical expertise.
Training Journey
Gisele in Her Classes
Gisele is already putting her artist development support into motion. These images offer a glimpse into the focused training, repetition, and creative growth behind her work.
Gisele’s aerial training journeyDeveloping strength, technique, and artistry
“Direct support gives artists the tools and training to turn potential into meaningful professional growth.”
Staging Her Artist Development
Supporter Appreciation
A Heartfelt Thank You
We are deeply grateful to Sharon and Joy for their generous donations this month.
Thank you, Sharon and Joy.
Your support directly fuels opportunities for artists and helps Staging Her continue building a stronger, more connected creative community.
Behind the Scenes
Helping Staging Her Put Its Best Face Forward
A huge thank you to Paul Martin at Am/Pm Photography for helping us capture professional headshots for our board members.
We are also incredibly grateful to Urban Cirque for generously providing the space for the photo shoot. This support helps Staging Her present its work professionally as the organization continues to grow.
2027 Tour
Help Us Expand the Spring Tour
As we rework our performance calendar for spring 2027, we are looking for suggestions for additional Colorado venues and communities that would be excited to welcome Staging Her.
Our currently confirmed locations are listed below, and we would love to expand the tour even further.
Know a Colorado theater, arts center, school, festival, or community organization that could be a strong fit? Please connect them with Staging Her.
Ways to Get Involved
Small Commitments, Meaningful Impact
We are looking for volunteers who can offer consistent, focused support in two important areas.
Social Media & Promotion Volunteer
Help share our mission, artist stories, and upcoming opportunities with approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour of consistent support each week.
Grant Research Volunteer
Dedicate approximately 1 hour per week for 8 weeks to identifying aligned funding opportunities and organizing findings in a shared document.
Thank You
Help Us Keep Building the Platform
Thank you for continuing to help us build a platform where women artists can grow, create, and share their stories. We could not do this without our community.
Previous updates remain available below while the newest July newsletter lives directly on this page.
June 2026
June 2026 Newsletter
The June update highlighted donor recognition, recent program milestones, and the community support helping Staging Her continue preparing artists and building toward its next full season.
Donor RecognitionProgram MilestonesCommunity Support
May 2026
A New Home for the Mission
The May update introduced the redesigned Staging Her website and the 2026 Interim Artist Development Program, including individualized support for training, certifications, equipment, branding, and professional growth.
WebsiteArtist SupportStipendsVolunteers
April 2026
Her Press for the Future
The April update shares an important program announcement: visas have been applied for, but due to unforeseen USCIS delays, the board decided to reschedule the program dates to allow for visa processing. The new proposed timeline is Spring 2027.
Angel from Zambia & Salida Cirque-Haus Partnership
This update spotlights Angel Phiri from Lusaka, Zambia, including her background in acrobatics, Chinese pole, lyra, silks, theater, stilt walking, and dance. It also announces the Salida Circus Outreach Foundation partnership and Cirque-Haus hosting support.
This update features Yeamlaknesh Degife Tefera from Arba Minch, Ethiopia, highlights board treasurer Anna Liberti, lists early tour locations, and names housing and food support for candidates as a major need.
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