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 often are not able to do certain work without financial support. Art is essentially universally appreciated, but the funding often runs dry pretty early. Baryn Futa is a man who is not content to let the arts go underfunded. He has done his best to ensure that the arts and artists receive the support that they need.
Baryn Futa wants to expand the public’s awareness of art through his efforts, whether that is funding or attending art events or exhibits. There was a time when Baryn Futa did not have much of an interest in the fine arts, regardless of the media being used. So he knows what the discovery of a love of art is like and hopes to evoke that sense of wonder in others. He puts his money where his mouth is in terms of supporting the arts, having served as a patron to many artists and museums. Baryn Futa has also served on a number of committees in his time. Additionally, he has loaned pieces of art work out to museums and exhibitions all over the country.
Baryn Futa has a particular interest in the contemporary arts. Specifically, Baryn Futa is interested in time-based media, or video-based media. He has supported dozens of artists since his retirement, especially those involved in the contemporary arts. Baryn Futa’s interest in the arts began when he first got involved in the Denver Art Museum as a volunteer. After that, Baryn Futa cultivated his interest in the field by taking classes, going to art fairs, attending exhibits, and reading various materials on his own concerning fine arts. Today he is a member of world famous museums like the Guggenheim Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.