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Burglars Rob Artopia Partner AJ's All American Barbershop

By Kyle Harris

Feb 27, 2019

Anthony Gallegos is still planning to be at The Church on March 1, offering free haircuts for VIPs.

Fashion Designer and Stylist Zoid Haem Brings Hip-Hop to Artopia

By Mauricio Rocha

Feb 22, 2019

The artists on the Artopia lineup include local stylist and fashion designer Zoid Haem, who will not only be creating a hip-hop installation and selling his designs, but styling VIP guests.

Melz Staccz Is Vying to Be the Top Female Rapper in Colorado

By Kyle Harris

Feb 22, 2019

At 23 years old, Melz Staccz, born Melanie Fox-Siler, wants to be known as the top female rapper in Colorado.

Mike Wird Breaks Down Denver's Hip-Hop Scene

By Kyle Harris

Feb 21, 2019

While other rappers throw Benjamins into the air and wax their Ferraris, MC and B-boy Mike Wird waxes about the virtues of healthy living and eco-friendly shelters known as earthships.

Bea "Shep" Shepard Has Been Cooking for Rappers Since the ’90s

By Kyle Harris

Feb 20, 2019

Meet Colorado's hip-hop mom, Bea "Shep" Shepard, who has been cooking for rappers since the '90s.

Francois Baptiste Has Pushed Hip-Hop in Colorado Since the ’90s

By Kyle Harris

Feb 19, 2019

Francois Baptiste and 3Deep helped Colorado's hip-hop scene blow up in the '90s in Boulder; he's still helping the culture grow.

Artopia 2019 Announces Final Entertainment Lineup

By Westword Staff

Feb 5, 2019

Get ready for the party of the year, a celebration of hip-hop through the decades.

Why Hip-Hop? Jolt, Curator of Artopia, Explains It All for You

By Westword Staff

Feb 1, 2019

The annual arts extravaganza returns March 1.

Artopia 2019 Ticket Prices Increase Tomorrow

By Westword Staff

Dec 21, 2018

Celebrate decades of hip-hip at The Church on March 1.

Artopia 2019 Will Celebrate Decades of Hip-Hop Culture

By Westword Staff

Nov 27, 2018

Presale starts on Tuesday, November 27

Punk Is Dad Raises Money for Arts Education

By Adam Perry

May 10, 2018

MF RUCKUS, the Velveteers, Ned Garthe Explosion and Plastic Daggers will all play the May 11 show.

Francis Roces on Kimono Dragons and Denver Style

By Mauricio Rocha

Mar 2, 2018

The designer behind Kimono Dragons talks about Artopia 2018 and Denver fashion.

The 21 Best Events in Denver, February 20-26

By Westword Staff

Feb 20, 2018

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

Catch Patrick Kane McGregor on Facebook Live Today and at Artopia

By Westword Staff

Jan 24, 2018

You don't need to wait until Artopia to see Patrick Kane McGregor. Watch our Facebook Live interview today.

Artopia Late-Night Tickets on Sale Now!

By Patricia Calhoun

Jan 11, 2018

Buy a new Late Night ticket for $15, which gets you into The Church after 10 p.m. on February 23 for two more hours of art...and the music will continue until 1:30 a.m.!

Get Your Tickets for Artopia 2018 Today!

By Westword Staff

Dec 6, 2017

It's not too early to start thinking about the biggest arty party of 2018. Artopia, Westword’s annual celebration of art, culture and fashion, will be livelier than ever next year, on a new night, in a new location and with a new emphasis on art created before your eyes.

Photos: Runway at Artopia Transformed Into Live Street-Art Painting Sesh

By Lindsey Bartlett

Feb 27, 2017

One moment that encompassed the entire feel of Artopia: immediately after the fashion show, the bottom floor was taken down and the runway transformed into a live-painting session space equip with walls for a handful of the most talented artists in Denver.

Artopia Designer Anne Fanganello on AnnaFesta, FestaSports and a Perfect Fit

By Mauricio Rocha

Feb 24, 2017

Anne Fanganello isn't afraid to shake up the status quo with her fashion. Her two lines - the couture AnnaFesta and athletic FestaSports - aim to make women of all shapes and sizes, especially plus sizes, feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. You can see her work in action at the Whiteout fashion show at Westword's Artopia, set for February 25 at City Hall.

Experience the Sounds of the Street as Well as Street Art at Artopia 2017

By Westword Staff

Feb 9, 2017

Artopia 2017 will feature the sounds of the streets as well as street artists.

Meet Bobby LeFebre, One of the Street-Smart Artists of Artopia 2017: Federal Boulevard

By Westword Staff

Jan 19, 2017

Get ready for Artopia 2017, which will celebrate Denver's street art with four areas dedicated to some of the Mile High City's most iconic avenues: Larimer, Santa Fe, Colfax and Federal.

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