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Dec 17, 2020

Denver Public Art welcomes five additions to its collection to close out an impactful 2020

Denver Arts & Venues is pleased to announce the completion of five new pieces in the Denver Public Art collection — “Silent River”…

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Dec 3, 2020

Independent Music Venues and Denver Artists Receive $1 Million in CARES Act Funding

Independent performing arts and music venues, along with more than 200 artists in Denver, have been awarded a combined $1 million in grants in another…

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Nov 23, 2020

Denver Public Art's newest addition – "On The Rise" at Denver Zoo

Denver Arts & Venues is pleased to welcome its newest public artwork to the Denver Public Art Collection! “On The Rise," designed by Wendy…

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Oct 2, 2020

Arts & Venues Opens Applications for $1M in Coronavirus Relief Funds to Assist Independent Artists and Venues in Denver

The City and County of Denver plans to infuse another $25.6M in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) into the local economy, and as part of that initiative…

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Oct 1, 2020

Denver is Now Home to Three New Pieces of Public Art

Denver Arts & Venues is pleased to announce the completion of three new pieces in the Denver Public Art collection – “Leaf” at the…

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Sep 28, 2020

Denver Public Art Opens Calls for Two New Projects: Congress Park Pool and Playground, Denver Art Museum and Denver Public Library Campus

The City and County of Denver is pleased to announce an open call for two new Public Art commissions. The first, a $600,000 commission for art at the…

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Sep 8, 2020

Arts & Venues Launches Three New Virtual Experiences, Extends Dates for McNichols Building Summer Exhibitions

Denver Arts & Venues is pleased to announce three new virtual experiences, “Listen,” “Women of Color on the Frontlines” and…

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Sep 3, 2020

An Open Letter to the Denver Community Regarding Denver Arts & Venues

The effects of Covid-19 continue to devastate many industries including arts, cultural facilities, sports and entertainment. As the operator of…

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Aug 28, 2020

Arts & Venues Opens Applications for $75k in Grants to Support Denver Music Initiatives and Inspire Social Change

Denver Arts & Venues is pleased to announce the third year of the Denver Music Advancement Fund, with a combined $75,000 in grants being made available.…

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Aug 19, 2020

Denver’s annual World Art Drop Day celebration will take an online twist as the public is encouraged to hunt for, and buy, pieces by local artists

Denver Arts & Venues calls for local artists and businesses to delight and surprise Denver residents, and create positive connections through art…

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Aug 10, 2020

Denver Arts & Venues Releases Reports on Denver’s Creative Economy and Colorado Music Industry: Reports Show Initial Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis

Denver Arts & Venues, in partnership with Colorado State University, today announced the release of two reports related to the effects of the COVID-19…

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July 28, 2020

Denver Arts & Venues Brings a New Fitness Series and 10 Local Partners to Sculpture Park

Denver Arts & Venues, together with 10 local fitness studios and cultural arts organizations, presents a diverse lineup of classes includes dance,…

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