Denver Arts & Venues Announces Additional Summer Denver Public Art Tours
Denver Arts & Venues is excited to announce additional 2024 Denver Public Art summer tours, adding additional dates for familiar favorites and expanding the series to include new tours in partnership with Denver Animal Shelter and Access Gallery. Tickets are only $5, free for children 10 and under, and are on sale now.
"It’s interesting to think about how we define 'public' in public art,” said Damon McLeese, Access Gallery executive director. “Denver Public Art has done a wonderful job of including people with disabilities in the process of commissioning, creating and experiencing public art, and this tour is a natural progression of these efforts. We are thrilled to have two of our Access Gallery artists share their perspectives on these wonderful pieces of art."
Summer Tour Schedule Continues
Downtown Denver Public Art Bicycle Tour - This tour’s highlights include artwork at Denver Skate Park, Commons Park, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Colorado Convention Center, plus some additional unique artworks, not known to the general public. July 28 10 a.m., Aug. 18, 4 p.m., Sept. 8, 10 a.m.
City Park Denver Public Art Tour - Tour participants will visit the historic sculptures, fountains and gateways of City Park on this tour, as well as discuss the "City Beautiful" movement and design elements of City Park. Saturday tours are planned to coincide with City Park Farmer's Market: a great way to start or end your tour! Aug. 4, 10 a.m., Aug. 18, 10 a.m., Aug. 28, 7 p.m., Sept. 15 10 a.m., Sept. 22, 10 a.m., Sept. 29, 10 a.m.
Denver Public Art Cherry Creek Trail Bicycle Tour - On this one-mile bicycle tour between Confluence Park and 6th Avenue, participants will witness the many Denver Public Art and Urban Arts Fund pieces along the Cherry Creek Trail. Aug. 4, 10 a.m., Aug. 25, 4 p.m., Sept. 15, 10 a.m.
Colorado Panorama: A People’s History Tour - “Colorado Panorama: A People’s History” is a ceramic tile mural is composed of abstracted, computer-digitized photographs of more than 120 figures prominent in Colorado’s history, everyone from Nikola Tesla to Molly Brown to Emily Griffith to Neal Cassady to Dr. Justina Ford to Little Bear. This 45-minute tour will delve deeper into the artwork and the people featured in the mural. Aug. 7, 5:15 p.m., Aug. 29, 12:30 p.m., Sept. 18. 12:30 p.m.
14th Street and Denver Performing Arts Complex Tour - There are so many pieces of public art to enjoy in just two square blocks on and around Curtis Street and the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the heart of Denver’s Theater District. Aug. 10, 10 a.m., Sept. 7, 10 a.m.
Civic Center Park and Golden Triangle Public Art Tour - Tour participants will visit the historic sculptures, fountains, murals and other artwork in Civic Center Park and Golden Triangle on this tour, as well as discuss the “City Beautiful” movement and design elements of Civic Center Park. Aug. 8, noon, Sept. 4, 6 p.m.
Burns Park Public Art Tour - Have you ever wondered about the sculptures in the triangle park along Colorado Blvd., Alameda Ave. and Leetsdale Dr.? Get the inside scoop on this historic sculpture park. Aug 10, 10 a.m., Sept. 7, 10 a.m.
Colorado Convention Center Public Art Tour - Have you ever wondered why that big blue bear is peering through the window of the Colorado Convention Center? Maybe he’s amazed by all the art inside! Join us for a tour of some of the best works of public art in Denver, most of which were created by Colorado artists. Aug. 10, 11 a.m.
Downtown Denver Public Art Walking Tour - Join Denver Public Art on a leisurely walk around Downtown Denver and learn about some of Denver’s most unique and eccentric public artworks. During the tour on Aug. 18, tour participants will be “treat”ed to a special appearance by an adoptable dog from Denver Animal Shelter, stopping by for pets, photos and paw-tographs. Aug. 18, 10 a.m.
Not Your Typical Public Art Tour! - Join a member of our Denver Public Art team and two neurodiverse artists from Access Gallery for a slightly different take on the Public Art Collection in and around the Cultural Center. This tour will be led by two artists from Denver’s very own Access Gallery. We will get their interpretations of the art, while engaging the members of the tour for their thoughts on the art. The tour will end with a small hands-on art project. Perfect for families and anyone interested in learning more about art and neurodiversity. – Sept. 22, 11 a.m.
Denverites are invited to take advantage of these opportunities to get up close and personal with your Denver Public Art collection and learn the history of the artworks and the Denver Public Art program.
Check out the schedule and details at www.DenverPublicArt.org/tours.