The History of WPAA

The organization was founded by Ralph and Darlene Holloway to help revitalize the old downtown and to implement an organizational structure to assist in facilitating economic growth, thus providing a higher quality of life for residents and Woodland Park's many visitors.

Woodland Park Arts Alliance (WPAA) was registered as a Nonprofit Corporation on October 25, 2004. The Alliance received its IRS determination as an official 501 (c) (3) on August 26, 2009 - EIN# 59-3779282.  WPAA is currently in compliance with all regulations and remains in good standing as determined by the IRS.

WPAA is current with the state of Colorado "Certificate"- ID#20041373196 and in good standing as a Nonprofit Corporation formed or register on 10/25/2004.  WPAA Duns # 078498781.  WPAA is a GuideStar Platinum member.  

The Vision: “to foster an environment where art and culture strengthens the economic vitality of our community and enhances our quality of life."

The Mission: "to enhance the positive quality of life of individual, family and community by facilitating artistic, cultural and economic development through effective action and leadership."

WPAA's Core Values center around the following: Community; Education; Revitalization; Advocacy and Interactivity.