The arts are a defining characteristic of modern society. They represent an important way for people to express themselves, to connect with others, and to impart a certain vision or wisdom. One cannot truly understand a culture until you have looked at their art, whether its architecture, paintings, sculpture, wood-prints, time-based media, or whatever else. Regardless of what color, creed, gender, or personality a person defines themselves by, they almost always have an appreciation for art. So, everyone loves the arts, but not everyone actually supports them. This comes down to many people not knowing how to support them or...

Baryn Futa has become a powerful voice in the art world, driven by a late-discovered passion that transformed his life. From his initial exposure at the Denver Art Museum to his extensive involvement with institutions and artists, he champions the idea that art is a vital societal pillar. For Baryn Futa, it’s not enough to admire art—he strives to ensure it’s valued, preserved, and supported, fostering a future where artists and their works thrive in unison. From Curiosity to Commitment Baryn Futa’s artistic awakening came later in life, sparked by his time at the Denver Art Museum. What started as...

Baryn Futa didn’t always have such a deep appreciation for the arts. In fact, he came to his appreciation rather late in life, after retirement, when he began working with the Denver Art Museum. Something sparked inside him at that point, and he used his time at the DAM to cultivate his love of the arts and art history by attending art fairs and museum exhibitions and anything else he could find. Nearly everyone in the world has at least a moderate appreciation for art on some level, even if most people are not in a position to support art to...