Observe, reflect, and interact with the Denver Art Museum’s current Creative-in-Residence, Juntae TeeJay Hwang. Observe, reflect, and interact with the Denver Art Museum’s current Creative-in-Residence, Juntae TeeJay Hwang, as he explores performance art in the museum during Wednesday Happenings. Witness Wednesday Happenings will occur from 1 to 3pm every Wednesday through September 11, 2019. Body, Gesture, Gaze July 17, level 2 gallery, “Treasures of British Art: The Berger Collection” Voice & Breath July 24, level 4 gallery, “Eyes On: Erika…

In this session, by tracing a history of playful art and whimsical design, David Thomas from the University of Colorado’s College of Architecture and Planning argues for the prevalence, and importance of play in our creative institutions. In this session, by tracing a history of playful art and whimsical design, David Thomas from the University of Colorado’s College of Architecture and Planning argues for the prevalence, and importance of play in our creative institutions and industries. Whether you are a…

Visit the Denver Art Museum with your little ones, ages 3 to 5, and meet up with other tots and their grownups for story time, artmaking, and more! Visit the Denver Art Museum with your little ones, ages 3 to 5, and meet up with other tots and their grownups for story time, artmaking, and more! Create Playdates are included with general museum admission, which is free for kids 18 and younger. No reservations are required. Meet in the DAM’s…

In this month’s Unplugged program at the Denver Art Museum, join us and our partners from the Kadampa Meditation Center in an hour-long guided meditation in the exhibition “Jordan Casteel: Returning the Gaze.” In this month’s Unplugged program at the Denver Art Museum, join us and our partners from the Kadampa Meditation Center in an hour-long guided meditation in the exhibition “Jordan Casteel: Returning the Gaze.” Whether you are a first-timer to meditation or enjoy a regular practice, all are…

At this month’s Mindful Looking program at the Denver Art Museum, explore light, the American West, and humankind’s relationship with nature in this unusual desert landscape by Colorado painter Don Stinson. At this month’s Mindful Looking program at the Denver Art Museum, explore light, the American West, and humankind’s relationship with nature in this unusual desert landscape by Colorado painter Don Stinson. This session will be led by DAM interpretive specialist Laurent Thompson. Join us on the third Tuesday of…

Explore your creativity through the written word in an informal writing session at the Denver Art Museum led by Michael Henry, executive director of Lighthouse Writers Workshop. Explore your creativity through the written word in an informal writing session at the Denver Art Museum led by Michael Henry, executive director of Lighthouse Writers Workshop. Bring your own writing projects or get started on something new. Open to all levels, from published authors to the occasional journaler! Materials provided. Meet on…

Untitled Final Friday is the DAM’s monthly late-night program featuring unconventional experiences developed in collaboration with local creatives and community members Untitled Final Friday is the DAM’s monthly late-night program featuring unconventional experiences developed in collaboration with local creatives and community members. August’s Untitled event highlights the creative practice of performance and dance artist Kate Speer, with the theme “A(me)ricana,” inspired by “The Light Show.” What can you expect at this month’s Untitled? An interactive baseball performance, a pie-eating contest,…

Before the 140-character tweet, there was the 75-word museum label. How in the world do we condense all there is to say about an artwork into one brief label? (Answer: We don’t.) Before the 140-character tweet, there was the 75-word museum label. How in the world do we condense all there is to say about an artwork into one brief label? (Answer: We don’t.) The Denver Art Museum’s Senior Interpretive Specialist Stefania Van Dyke and Director of Publications Laura Caruso…

Coinciding with “Treasures of British Art: The Berger Collection” exhibition at the Denver Art Museum, the DAM’s department of painting and sculpture is pleased to host a symposium on early British paintings. Coinciding with “Treasures of British Art: The Berger Collection” exhibition at the Denver Art Museum, the DAM’s department of painting and sculpture is pleased to host a symposium on early British paintings in European and American art collections. Leading scholars from America and England will present the results…

September’s Untitled event at the Denver Art Museum highlights the creative practice of MO SPKX, with the theme “Harvest of the Dreamer,” inspired by “The Light Show.” As summer turns to fall, shadows come out to play. The sun still reigns supreme as parallel universes dance. MO SPKX joins the Denver Art Museum to curate the Harvest of the Dreamer. Prepare for a night of live music, dream play, astrology, surrealist poetry, mandalas, movement, comedy, film and meta-realism. Enter a…

The Still: Elemental exhibition explores Still’s work through the lens of the classical elements of Greek philosophy: earth, water, air, fire, and æther with multisensory features and fills five skylit galleries and the works on paper gallery. The non-chronological Still: Elemental exhibition explores Still’s work through the lens of the classical elements of Greek philosophy: earth, water, air, fire, and æther and fills five skylit galleries and the works on paper gallery. In Still: Elemental, each gallery includes unique, multisensory…