The idea of the “starving artist” is something that deeply concerns Baryn Futa. He is committed to changing this narrative by advocating for greater support and appreciation of artists. Baryn firmly believes that the arts are essential to a healthy, functioning society, and he works diligently to ensure that artists…
The Art Appreciation Journey of Baryn Futa
It is simply a fact that Baryn Futa didn’t always have such a deep appreciation for the arts. In fact, it wasn’t until he retired and began working with the Denver Art Museum that he began to appreciate the importance of the arts. No one was more surprised than he…
Baryn Futa: A Late Blooming Patron Championing Contemporary Art
The arts are universally appreciated, even if people do not always know it. Everyone has seen a painting and stopped dead in their tracks to marvel at it. The talent that it takes to create such a piece of work, regardless of what type of art it is, is admirable….
How and Why Baryn Futa Developed an Arts Focus
While Baryn Futa is one of the best and most prolific arts benefactors anywhere, the fact of the matter is, he is actually quite late to the game. It actually wasn’t until his retirement and his decision to work with the Denver Art Museum that something began to stir in…
Baryn Futa: Leading Art Patron Championing Contemporary Time-Based Media and Public Awareness
The world of art funding is unfortunately a pretty small one. While just about everyone appreciates fine art, there are very few who transform their appreciation into funding. This is the truth that the arts community has to labor under—there are restrictions to what an artist can accomplish because they…