The McNichols Civic Center Building is a cultural center and gathering place operated and managed by Denver Arts & Venues, offering cultural programming and event space to residents, visitors and the creative community.  Programming at the McNichols Building ranges from music and dance performances, seminars, workshops, lectures, as well as events and exhibitions that can showcase design, fashion, film, visual artists and more.

Denver’s creative sector contributes greatly to our quality of life and economy by providing unique experiences and engaging diverse audiences. The Cultural Partner Program was designed to cultivate collaboration between Arts & Venues and community-based organizations, business entities and individuals aspiring to present professional-level arts and cultural performances and exhibitions at the McNichols Building.  We recognize the value locally based artists and organizations add to our ongoing programming and wish to provide opportunities for successful cultural partnerships.

The Denver Arts & Venues Cultural Programs team will offer a variety of opportunities to develop these partnerships, including open calls for participation and through proposals from potential partners. Open Calls will be publicized here on the Arts & Venues website and in Arts & Venues weekly newsletter. Subscribe by clicking the "Join Mailing List" button at the top of the page.

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Rental Rates - Commercial and Non-Commercial

Proposals will be evaluated based on space availability and the following criteria:

• The program complements and enhances Denver Arts & Venues cultural programming
• The program fits within the Denver Arts & Venues scheduling plan
• A clear budget is provided
• Expected audience and attendance is provided
• Outreach plan to market program is provided
• Organization has a proven track record with producing or presenting
• Examples of past event successes are provided
• Partner, sponsor or fundraising opportunities are detailed
• Relevance to other exhibits, programs and events in the community presented at the same time

Other considerations:

• Partnership level and support may vary
• Denver Arts & Venues reserves the right to decline programming and decisions are final
• Applicants are welcome to re-apply in the future for additional events
• 501c3 organizations, for-profit entities and individuals can apply
• Event dates may need to be flexible
• 1st /2nd/ 3rd floor selection preference based on availability

Type of programming can include:

• Music  • Visual Arts • Dance • Film • Class/Workshop • Design
• Theater • Exhibitions • Seminar/Lecture • Installation 

For additional information, please contact: 

Tariana Navas-Nieves
Manager of Cultural Programs
Tariana.Navas@denvergov.org
720-865-4312