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Six of Denver's Most Mysterious Works of Public Art

By Emily Ferguson
Jan 16, 2024

Everyone knows Blucifer, but there are other baffling works, from those that make noise to those that recall niche history.
Spectra's New Immersive Experience Is a Plant-Filled, Psychedelic Dream World

By Emily Ferguson
Jul 20, 2023

Get lost in a world of rare plants and spirit creatures at Spectra Art Space's "Novo Ita: Propagation," a new summer immersive experience on view through September 17.
Darcie Shively Consults Magic 8 Balls and Tarot for Her Woven Art

By Toni Tresca
Jul 17, 2023

Shively's grandmother from Transylvania instilled in her a connection to the occult, which has found its way into the artist's work.
New Comic Book Store Opens Off West Colfax

By Teague Bohlen
Jul 14, 2023

Danny the Comic Shop opens right near Casa Bonita with a celebratory block party on Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m.
Art Attack: Psychedelia, DIY With Ana Maria Hernando, and CPAC in the Building

By Susan Froyd
Jul 13, 2023

Are you ready to paint the town?
Desert Rider Celebrates Lowrider Culture and History at Denver Art Museum

By John Flathman
Jul 11, 2023

The Denver Art Museum spotlights local artists and more for a special lowrider exhibition.
Art Attack: Musical Fireflies, Lowriders at the DAM and No Vacancy's Death March

By Susan Froyd
Jul 6, 2023

July's First Friday looks hot!
Month of Video Debuts in Denver, Showcasing Motion-Based Work Throughout July

By Susan Froyd
Jul 1, 2023

"This is a chance to see time-based works on a larger scale, celebrate community and make more opportunities so these artists can stay here.”
Dream Team of Artists Turned a Dispensary Into the Meow Wolf of Marijuana

By Thomas Mitchell
Jun 29, 2023

The project turned into a "summer camp for artists" in Denver.
Art Attack: Month of Video Premieres, Cherry Creek Arts Festival Returns and More

By Susan Froyd
Jun 28, 2023

The Cherry Creek Arts Festival begins along with the new Denver Month of Video, which has multiple events scheduled throughout July.
Art Attack: All the Best Art Shows to See in Denver and Beyond

By Susan Froyd
Jun 21, 2023

The RiNo Summer Art Market drops in on Saturday with work by more than thirty queer artists to celebrate Pride!
Art Attack: New Shows at MCA Denver Kick Off an Artful Weekend

By Susan Froyd
Jun 14, 2023

It's another arty weekend in Denver, with MCA opening two new shows and a special exhibit at the Kirkland.
Nonprofit Art Collective The New Local Is Making a Splash in Boulder

By Toni Tresca
Jun 13, 2023

What began as a pop-up exhibition for female-identifying artists to show their work in 2019 has grown into a thriving nonprofit organization in Boulder.
Boulder County's agriCulture Project Takes Art Back to the Land

By Susan Froyd
Jun 9, 2023

The sprawling project involves fifteen artists and collectives, fifteen farms, two group museum shows and additional site-specific installations.
Check Out These New Murals in Denver

By Emily Ferguson
Jun 8, 2023

From Detour's mural of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to new works at the Museum of Outdoor Arts and the Botanic Gardens.
Art Attack: Make agriCULTURE Your Summer Art Destination

By Susan Froyd
Jun 7, 2023

A project more than four years in the making spreads work by eighteen artists across two museums, farms and more.
Busting With Pride Is a Raunchy, One-Night-Only Variety Show by Blue Dime Cabaret

By Toni Tresca
Jun 6, 2023

Drag, comedians, aerialists, burlesque dancers and more converge for this must-see celebration of Pride!
New Immersive Installation Found in The Estate Sale

By Toni Tresca
Jun 2, 2023

"It’s not Meow Wolf...but I think this has more depth."
Art Attack: 25 Shows to See on First Friday in Denver and Beyond

By Susan Froyd
May 31, 2023

Time to paint the town!
Set Sail for Adams Mystery Playhouse and Murder on Pirate Island

By Toni Tresca
May 31, 2023

The murder-mystery play follows a gang of pirates who are searching for the lost treasure of La Buse.
The Gardiner Brothers Come Full Circle With Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show

By Toni Tresca
May 26, 2023

The Denver natives talk about social media success, the Nuggets and living your dream.
Art Attack: Have an Artistic Memorial Day Weekend in Denver and Beyond

By Susan Froyd
May 24, 2023

Despite the holiday, the shows must go on!