The Ayers family and Colorado Black Arts Festival celebrates the life of M. Perry Ayers, Founder and Artistic Director of the Colorado Black Arts Festival. The family of Perry asks in lieu of flowers, donations be directed to the Colorado Black Arts Festival to honor his legacy in keeping the tradition of African diaspora arts and culture thriving in Colorado.

Perry loved the arts and his work through CBAF was his gift to the community. Let's make sure his legacy continues for decades to come.