The Colorado Old Time Fiddlers’ Association, Inc. (“COTFA”) was formed in March of 2002 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation for the express purpose of promoting, preserving, and educating the public, throughout the State of Colorado, about the traditional American musical art form of old-time fiddling, with an emphasis on Texas-style contest fiddling.
COTFA seeks to fulfill the goal of promoting, preserving, and educating the public about old-time fiddling through (1) organizing, staging, and staffing the Colorado Fiddle Championships at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado; (2) organizing regional fiddle contests in other Colorado communities; (3) sponsoring fiddle and guitar workshops; (4) sponsoring jam sessions; (5) sponsoring old fashioned square dances with live fiddle music; and (6) providing tuition and instrument scholarships for students in need in the Denver metro area.
Mission Statement:
The Colorado Old Time Fiddlers Association (COTFA) acts to promote and preserve through education and training, the traditional American art form known as old-time fiddling, with a special emphasis of Texas-style fiddling.
Non-discrimination Policy:
COTFA does not and will not discriminate against those it serves or in its use of any donation made based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
