Who We Are

The Creede Musical Arts Collective Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization (established March 1, 2022) located in Creede, CO. Spanning the infinite genres of Musical Arts, our mission is to contribute to & diversify the musical experiences available in the region by inviting prominent Musical Artists to share their talents in residency within the community through live performances and educational experiences.

Founded by long-time Colorado residents, operatic baritone & country singer Michael Mayes (long-time, part-time Creedite) & his operatic mezzo-soprano, pianist & harmony singing wife Megan Marino (CU Boulder graduate). It was a long mused upon dream finally coming to fruition. They are not shy about their love for the Arts community and all its participants in Colorado and the surrounding region, or their desire to roll up their sleeves, contribute from as many angles as possible and fight for access to the Arts for all, as well as fair treatment of Artists and their industry colleagues at-large. To that end, we’ve got an incredible Board stacked with folks who share those values and bring years of expertise from many arenas. They are integral in making CMAC the beautiful, dream-turned reality it is today.

Our staff and Board of Directors are comprised of 100% volunteers, so our budgetary needs are simple: paying our visiting Artists for sharing their time and talent, and covering our operating costs.

Meet our Board

Megan Marino - Executive Director
Michael Mayes - President
Emily Murdock - Secretary & Treasurer
Kerri Bohan
William K. Smith
Debbie Whitmore

Our deepest gratitude to the following whose indispensable support makes this all possible ❤︎

Partners: The Creede Arts Council ᐧ The Creede Hotel & Restaurant ᐧ Creede Mining Heritage, INC. ᐧ Creede Community Church ᐧ Creede Repertory Theatre

Season Sponsors: Megan Marino & Michael Mayes ᐧ Bill & Teri Smith

Artist Sponsors: John Arp ᐧ David Lomeli ᐧ Chesta & Jim B. Norton

Patrons: Shelly Dee/Creede Hotel ᐧ Virgil and Gloria Mayes ᐧ Anonymous

CMAC Supporters: Bolero Social Media Marketing Agency ᐧ Charles & Kathryn Lancaster ᐧ Lindsey Leavell

CMAC SuperFans: Anonymous ᐧ John Alan & Jennifer Busch ᐧ Avery H. Augur ᐧ Diane Benjamin ᐧ James C. Cooper ᐧ Colin M. & Rhonda R. Foale ᐧ The Grants ᐧ Tony & Vicki Marino ᐧ Emily Murdock ᐧ Quiller Gallery, LLC ᐧ Michelle Richardson ᐧ Kaye Shedlock

Housing Sponsors: Kerri Bohan ᐧ Shelly Dee ᐧ Steve Reynolds ᐧ Bill & Teri Smith

Volunteers: Wade Adams ᐧ Kerri Bohan ᐧ Christine Mercer Craft ᐧ Frances Echeverria ᐧ Eloise Hooper ᐧ Emily Murdock ᐧ Debbie Whitmore

Audio Visual Support Donated by: Bill & Teri Smith ᐧ Steve Reynolds