Tabor Youth Collective

The Tabor Youth Collective nurtures the interests and capacities of young people intrigued by the performing arts, welcoming them into a thriving, interdisciplinary, intergenerational, inclusive, and connective arts community in Leadville/Lake County.

Our values

  • Provide free programming for all youth, supporting diverse and broad participation while creating a space where young people feel welcome
  • Generate real-world opportunities for young people like job insights for creative disciplines and nonprofit work; training; and broadening horizons
  • Compliment existing community opportunities for youth
  • Offer local artists meaningful and gainful opportunities to teach youth their craft
  • Creating collective impact by partnering thoughtfully with other arts and youth-serving organizations in our region

2026 Workshop Program

The Tabor Youth Collective is excited to kick off the summer season!

Registration is now open for workshops, please review the registration form for age requirements and more details about each workshop.

May – “Choral / songwriting” with EDEN on May 8 (a private TYC workshop for Project Dream students)
August – “Intro to Improv” with Gina Parrish on August 26, 6pm – 8pm
August – “Dance workshop” with Leadville Dance Collective on August 28, (a private TYC workshop for Project Dream students)
September – “Design and Screen Printing Original Posters” with Groucho LeMieux on Sep 25, 10am- 2pm
October – “Make a Book and Masks” with Sarah Bridge on October 2, more details TBD
October – “Basics of Stage Lighting and Sound” with Todd Howe on Oct 11, 10am – 4pm

PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE

Films

Mark your calendars! Family Fun Films are here for the season! Films are free for youth/kids 18 years of age and under.

Other Events and Documentaries

In addition to our family-friendly feature film series, each year the Tabor offers a number of community events, documentary films, live music and theater that are often all ages or appropriate for youth. When possible, we offer youth/kid discounts. Click on the individual event for details:


Leadville Pride Wellness Fair and Drag Show  – June 20 *this show is best suited for ages 13+*

Michael Martin Murphey (Amarillo, TX) – American West, Country – July 10 *all ages*

Pat Byrne Trio (Austin, TX) – Americana/Folk/Indie/Pop- July 17 *all ages*

Bravo! Vail presents BEO String Quartet  July 19 *all ages*

Cloud City Conservation Center presents “The American Southwest” (documentary)  – July 31 *all ages*

Tombstone (2003) – Aug 7 *this movie is rated “R” and best suited for ages 17+*

Boom Days Community Talent Show  – Aug 8 *all ages*

Cloud City Wheelers & Leadville Race Series Double Feature “RITUAL MTB Festival” & “Best Day Ever” (documentary)  – Aug 13 *all ages*

CMC presents Chris Anthony’s “Friedl” (documentary)  – Sep 5 *all ages*

CDT Trail Daze  – Sep 11 *all ages*

Young Dubliners (Los Angeles, CA) – Celtic Rock – Sept 19 *all ages*

Leadville Main Street Auction  – Oct 3 *all ages*

Cloud City Mountain Sports Annual Movie Night Fundraiser  – Oct 10 *all ages*

Addams Family (Leadville, CO) – Community musical theater by Lyric Theatre of Leadville – Oct 22-24 *this show is best suited for ages 13+*

High School Intern Program

In 2026 we are partnering to offer 5 paid high school internships. Opportunities are closed for the season, but check our employment page for listings in early 2027.

supporters/sponsors

Legacy Foundation, Summit Foundation, Vail Valley Cares, Individual Donors