Denver Art Museum

Calling Indigenous artists! The DAM’s Native Arts Artist-in-Residency Program is now accepting applications for 2025! This unique residency gives Indigenous artists the chance to dive into the DAM’s collections, ignite fresh creative sparks, and engage with the community on-site at the museum. Two selected artists will live and work in Denver for three consecutive weeks, surrounded by inspiration and opportunities for collaboration. This program serves as an incubator for creative expression, providing artists with an opportunity to push their artistic practice. Applications are open through January 1, 2025. Learn more and to submit your proposal:?https://bit.ly/3TVSu8Y

We are excited to participate in a program and panel discussion tied to exploring the health benefits of engaging in visual and performing arts on Saturday, November 16 from 2pm to 4pm at Gallery 1261's Flourishing Thru the Arts exhibition sponsored by Windows to the Divine. Catch Danielle Schulz, the DAM's Associate Director of Lifelong Learning & Accessibility, speaking on a panel with artist Daniel Sprick and staff from the Colorado Ballet and the Art Students League of Denver, followed by a close-looking experience of the exhibition. Learn more and register to attend this FREE event here: https://lnkd.in/eb_7Ehsm

We are currently seeking creative educators to develop and instruct Creative Classes for adult audiences for the Summer/Fall 2025 semester! Both experimental and traditional approaches that speak to the breadth of creative practice may be explored—to widen and ignite the creative perspective of Denver Art Museum visitors and develop connections with exhibitions and collections. Read through the request for proposals and submit your information: https://bit.ly/3A8mnOL The current Creative Classes include topics such as: meditation and painting, drawing, nontraditional weaving techniques, natural fabric dyeing methods, painting and collage, and monotype printmaking. Our motto is “everyone is creative,” and we work to create a class schedule and class content that will spark the interest of a wide audience. We are open to all creative pursuits in the Visual Arts that can educate an adult audience in learning new techniques and developing a deeper understanding of creative practice.

???????? ???????????? are happening at the DAM! Get your tickets and step into the magical and whimsical world of Maurice Sendak! ?? Member tickets are only $5 for ???????? ????????????: ?????? ?????? ???? ?????????????? ????????????, in Denver for a short time, through February 17, 2025. Tickets for kids under 5 are free, 6-18 are $5, and tickets for adult nonmembers start at $27. ?? Let the wild rumpus start! Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/4cpf6aB Not yet a member? Join today to take advantage of discounted exhibition tickets, special access to Member Mornings, discounts in the Shop, free general admission all year long, and more: https://bit.ly/3QW1fxG Artwork: Maurice Sendak, detail from the title page of "Where the Wild Things Are," 1963, watercolor and ink on paper, page: 9 7/8 x 22 in. ? The Maurice Sendak Foundation ???????? ????????????: ?????? ?????? ???? ?????????????? ???????????? has been co-organized by the Denver Art Museum and the Columbus Museum of Art in partnership with The Maurice Sendak Foundation. It is curated by Jonathan Weinberg, PhD, Curator and Director of Research at The Maurice Sendak Foundation, and Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of the Denver Art Museum. This exhibition is presented by the Clarence V. Laguardia Foundation with additional support provided by the Tom Taplin Jr. and Ted Taplin Endowment, Bank of America, Jana and Fred Bartlit, Bernstein Private Wealth Management, Kathie and Keith Finger, Lis? Gander and Andy Main, Wendy and Bob Kaufman, the Kristin and Charles Lohmiller Exhibitions Fund, Sally Cooper Murray, John Brooks Incorporated, Kent Thiry & Denise O'Leary, Judi Wagner, an anonymous donor, the donors to the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign, and the residents who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Promotional support is provided by 5280 Magazine and CBS Colorado.

Join us for a two-day symposium on November 8 and 9 with 11 scholars from the United States, Mexico, and Singapore, who will present current research on how the vast exchange of materials, techniques, and ideas between continents impacted the trajectory of art and material culture across the Pacific. Transpacific Crossings: Art, Trade, and the Manila Galleon symposium will take place on November 8, 3-6:35pm, and November 9, 10am-6pm. Ticket required, discount for members, free for students with ID. Onsite and virtual tickets available. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3Nm9mnU

CALLING ALL INDIGENOUS ARTISTS AGES 12-25! "Indomitably Indigenous"?showcases the creativity of Indigenous youth ages 12-25. Artworks in this showcase celebrate the Indigenous identities and artistic abilities of emerging artists in the Denver metro area. The show will be on display November 1, 2024, through January 1, 2025, in the Wonderscape gallery, located on the lower level of the DAM's Martin Building. Interested in submitting your artwork? The deadline is October 13, 2024. Learn more and fill out the form here: https://lnkd.in/exb576cS Photos from the 2023 "Indomitably Indigenous" showcase.

Join us on Tuesday, October 8 from 6pm to 7:45pm for an inspiring evening celebrating the powerful voices of Indigenous women authors! We’re excited to welcome Robin Kimmerer, Angeline Boulley, Matika Wilbur, and Kinsale Drake for a transformative program in collaboration with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. These incredible authors will share their unique stories, exploring the deep connection between Indigenous traditional knowledge, the arts, and science. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with trailblazing women who are shaping the literary landscape and empowering others through story. Register for this event and be part of this empowering experience:?https://bit.ly/3Ty4Jur We would like to recognize and thank the following supporters of this program: American Indian Education programs at Cherry Creek, Adams 12, Jeffco, Denver Public Schools; Eagle Creek High School, the Denver Project for Humanistic Inquiry at MSU Denver, CU Denver, City and County of Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Rose Community Foundation, Colorado Trust, Native American Bank, Inyan Consulting, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Artwork by Marty Two Bulls Jr.?

On September 19 at 6pm, CultureHaus members (and anyone interested in learning about becoming a member of CultureHaus!) are invited to Walker Fine Art for an insider conversation on collecting art with Libby Garon, gallery director and CultureHaus ambassador. 6pm | Meet & mingle 6:30pm | Collecting conversation over cocktails CultureHaus is an add-on benefit to the Museum Friends membership program at the DAM. This group is a gateway for adults 45 and under to explore the museum to find a deeper connection—not only to the museum’s collections—but to other like-minded young philanthropists in the city. CultureHaus members can sign up for this event here: https://bit.ly/3ARUYkk If you’re not a CultureHaus member and would like to attend, please email Ustina Tawadros, Manager of Stewardship & Museum Friends, at [email protected] to reserve your spot! Photo courtesy of Walker Fine Art

1 MILLION!! That's how many kids have visited the DAM for free thanks to the Free for Kids program, presented by Bellco Credit Union. Join us October 17-20 to celebrate this milestone with interactive art experiences, face painting, fun photo opportunities, and more! Stay tuned for more details. Free for Kids at the DAM supports free general admission to all visitors ages 18 and under, as well as $5 admission to all special ticketed exhibitions: https://bit.ly/44TpQL0 ____________________ ???UN MILLóN!!! Ese es el número de chicas y chicos que han visitado el Denver Art Museum, de manera gratuita, gracias al programa Gratis para Ni?os, presentado por Bellco Credit Union. ?Acompá?anos del 17 al 20 de octubre a celebrar esta ocasión transcendental con experiencias artísticas interactivas, caritas pintadas, divertidas oportunidades para tomar fotografías y más! Mantente al pendiente de más detalles. El programa Gratis para Ni?os patrocina la admisión general gratuita para todas las personas de hasta 18 a?os, así como entradas de $5 a las exposiciones especiales que requieren boleto por separado: https://bit.ly/4dXWWhx

1 MILLION!! That's how many kids have visited the DAM for free thanks to the Free for Kids program, presented by Bellco Credit Union. Join us October 17-20 to celebrate this milestone with interactive art experiences, face painting, fun photo opportunities, and more! Stay tuned for more details. Free for Kids at the DAM supports free general admission to all visitors ages 18 and under, as well as $5 admission to all special ticketed exhibitions: https://bit.ly/44TpQL0 ____________________ ???UN MILLóN!!! Ese es el número de chicas y chicos que han visitado el Denver Art Museum, de manera gratuita, gracias al programa Gratis para Ni?os, presentado por Bellco Credit Union. ?Acompá?anos del 17 al 20 de octubre a celebrar esta ocasión transcendental con experiencias artísticas interactivas, caritas pintadas, divertidas oportunidades para tomar fotografías y más! Mantente al pendiente de más detalles. El programa Gratis para Ni?os patrocina la admisión general gratuita para todas las personas de hasta 18 a?os, así como entradas de $5 a las exposiciones especiales que requieren boleto por separado: https://bit.ly/4dXWWhx