Visual Arts

The University of Colorado Museum will acquire a $1.35 million collection of art prints, the Sharkive.

Cleon Peterson, Diego Rodriguez-Warner and Arthur Jafa cover a lot of conceptual and aesthetic ground, but they have one thing in common: Each has a knockout solo at MCA Denver.

With the announcement of the 2018 class of MasterMinds, Westword has now honored more than sixty artists and arts organizations, giving cash awards totaling well over $150,000.

Whether or not the sun comes back out this weekend, you can still give in to the elements and get out to explore art. You’ll find it indoors near the steamy tropical conservatory at the Denver Botanic Gardens, at art galleries on every level, at studio open houses and even at a literary reading.

The 21 best events in Denver for February 20-26, 2018.

When Aaron Cohrs and Dave Roggeman opened their IndyInk screen-printing studio, gallery and apparel shop at 84 South Broadway in Baker, they were pioneers on a changing retail strip that’s since blossomed up around them with bars, eateries and independent shops for a hip demographic.

Vanessa Barcus is preparing to close Goldyn on February 28 and leave Denver for Portland.

A new week means more opportunities to appreciate the Mile High City’s vast cultural landscape. Here are the five best February 19-25, 2018.

See the future of theater at the Colorado New Play Summit.

There’s no excuse not to have an amazing weekend.

“Black narratives will be seen as human narratives.”

Bobbi Walker’s new approach at her eponymous gallery pays off with Uncanny, the exhibit on view through March 10, 2018.

Art never sleeps. This weekend in Denver galleries, welcome a couple of new curatorial experiments, an anniversary show, an artistic travelogue and even a highbrow arts-and-crafts workshop.

In the new wave of theater and dance, immersive experiences are gaining ground. And in Denver, Patrick Mueller and his movement-based Control Group Productions company ride at the top of that wave.

Looking for free things to do in Denver? These are our for February 12-16, 2018

When MCA Denver promises big, it goes BIG: Anyone driving in the vicinity of the lower downtown denver museum can’t possibly have missed the gigantic art currently wrapping itself around the outside of the building. The work belongs to L.A.-based artist Cleon Peterson, who’s also created a monumentally striking artwork environment inside the MCA for the exhibit Cleon Peterson: Shadow of Men, which opened February 8 for a long run through May.

Samantha Keller is bringing her photos into the real world.

Denver is full of great artists, and on Friday, February 23, one of the best, Rashelle Stetman, will be live drawing at Artopia 2018. But you can see her February 9 on Facebook Live.

“I don’t know if there is an actor or filmmaker in this community that hasn’t been touched or impacted by Patrick.”

Looking for cheap fun in Denver this weekend? These are our picks.

Chicano artists are exploring Pachuco culture at Museo de Las Americas.

While waiting for the galleries to refire up after a busy January and February First Friday, you can enjoy art this weekend, while being educated, going to art parties and even making-and-taking your own X-rated valentines.