Dream Builders:

We would not be here without our founding supporters. Their early commitments have turned a dream into reality and gave Grand County students a stage to lead, create, and shine.

Logo with mountain, trees, and birds, featuring the text 'AeroLab Colorado' in red, blue, and black, surrounded by colorful swooshes.
Logo of Grand Lake, Colorado featuring mountains and a lake, with the text 'Grand Lake Colorado' and 'Glenwood Springs'
Vintage sign reading 'Mountain Market' with a small radio illustration.
Black background with colorful geometric shapes forming an abstract design.
Logo with mountain and sun graphic and the text 'Grand Foundation'
An infographic showing the logo for Grand Lake Creative District.
Logo of Performing Arts Academy with purple and white colors, featuring the initials PAA and the slogan 'Learn - Perform - Grow'.
Logo for KFFR Winter Park featuring a green pine tree with radio signals above it, and the words KFFR Winter Park in green letters.

Founding Supporters

Founding Supporters

  • Colorado AeroLab (Elaine Menardi)– nonprofit status, and liability coverage

  • Town of Grand Lake & Town Board of Grand Lake – performance space and community backing

  • Grand Lake Creative District (DiAnn Butler) – offered help obtaining performance space at the Community House

  • Mountain Market – local business supporter

  • KFFR Community Radio (Ryan Wilson) – project collaboration and media support

  • Grand Foundation (Megan Ledin) – grant support

  • Performance Arts Academy (Highlands Ranch / Topher) – exploring collaboration opportunities

  • Fraser Valley Arts (Steve Fitzgerald) – financial support and partnership

Individual Champions & Student/Parent Helpers:

  • Christal McDougall – founder, director, and personal funder

  • Marjorie Cross - founding sponsor ($5,000)

  • Dane, Deb and Jay Ruttenberg, Dennis, Ruthie & Blake, Jay Stewart (photography),

  • Bel, Calleigh, Collin, Colvin, Forrest, Kate, Morgan, Toby, and Vyla – for moving, organizing, and ensuring the program could continue after the school transition

  • Colvin Villup - Program Coordinator, Outreach