The “2025 Buckhorn Arts / DanceAspen Set Design Award,” part of The Aspen Art Fair’s commitment to art and cultural collaboration, was presented to a single artist exhibiting at the Aspen Art Fair in August 2024. In selecting Millner, the judging panel lauded his seamless blend of nature-inspired themes, theatrical sensibility, and his proven ability to collaborate across creative disciplines. Inspired by the legendary collaboration between artist Robert Rauschenberg and choreographer Merce Cunningham in the 1950s, this innovative award celebrates the synergy between visual and performing arts an integral component of Aspen’s cultural legacy.
“One of my favorite aspects of this valley is the unique,unparalleled mix of nature andculture. Aspen has such a richhistory of cultural collaboration,and I am thrilled to create aunique work for DanceAspen's2025 season. It is inspiring to getout of my studio and be indialogue with choreographerMatthew Gilmore, think aboutmy work in relation to music and dance, and arrive at somethingperhaps neither of us would havecreated alone. I would like tothank Buckhorn Public Arts,DanceAspen, and Hexton Galleryfor bringing us together for thisexciting opportunity.”
DanceAspen is eternally grateful to our donors and supporters that have made this company a reality. Since our inception in July 2021, we have made huge strides in our ultimate goal of creating a full-time local professional dance company. Your contributions are keeping the arts alive in Aspen!
DANCEASPEN JANUARY - DECEMBER 2024 DONORS
PLATINUM PEAK | AJAX PREMIERE |
DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND
$25,000 to $49,999
David and Jenny Altenau
Barbara and Rick Beckwitt
John Mahedy
Jeff Grinspoon and Jon Foley
Peter and Mike Gilbert
Steve Gillman
City of Aspen
BLACK DIAMOND | HIGHLANDS GOLD | SNOWMASS SILVER |
FOUNDING MEMBERS | CONTRIBUTORS |
Laurel Jenny Winton
Founder
Executive Director | Laurel Jenny Winton | |
Business Manager | Peter Gilbert | |
Technical Director | Anna Pillot | |
Marketing Assistant | Montanna Michels | |
Administrative Assistant | Lucy Berdiales | |
Cover Photographer | Amanda Tipton | |
Headshot Photographer | Wendy Wetmore |
THE BOARD
Gail Winglass
President
Matthew Ferguson | David Alteneu Treasurer | |
Jennifer Singh | John Sarpa | Jamay Shook |
Soffia Wardy | Laurel Winton |
ADVISORY BOARD
Peter Gilbert | Luke Willis | Allison Wash |
BEGIN AGAIN | Choreography: Matthew Gilmore Dancers: Samantha Altenau, Matthew Gilmore, Michaella Ho | |
| NO CHANCE, NO PARTS | Choreography: Gabrielle Lamb Dancers: Samantha Altenau, Nicole Bui, Jonah Delgado, Matthew Gilmore, Meredith Harrill, Michaella Ho, Paulio Sovari | |
LOVE ALL | Choreography: Jonah Delgado in collaboration with Meredith Harrill Dancers: Jonah Delgado, Meredith Harrill, Nicole Bui, Paulio Sovari |
- 15 MINUTE INTERMISSION -
| ALPINE | Choreography: Noelle Kayser Music: Lucy Gooch, Christophe Zurfluh, Jim Perkins, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, Curve Ensemble Costume Concept: Noelle Kayser Lighting Design: Cody Kosinski Dancers: Samantha Altenau, Nicole Bui, Jonah Delgado, Matthew Gilmore, Meredith Harrill, Michaella Ho, Paulio Sovari | |
BUD-BURN-BLOOM | Choreography: Matthew Gilmore Dancers: Samantha Altenau, Nicole Bui, JonahDelgado, Matthew Gilmore, Meredith Harrill,Michaella Ho, Paulio Sovari Set design presented in collaboration with Aspen Art |
