Denver Arts & Venues

Today we're thrilled to announce the launch of our new website that highlights our commitment to creating a lasting, positive impact in Denver through arts and culture. Every good time at one of our venues does good for the community.   GOOD TIMES, FOR GOOD ArtsAndVenues.com

⏳ LAST CHANCE ⏳ Applications for Five Points Jazz grants are due Monday, March 31! We're looking to support projects that celebrate the legacy of jazz in Five Points through performance and related activities: 🎶 Tied to jazz through music, artwork, a play or other creative endeavor, like a jazz history tour, visual art piece celebrating jazz or hiring jazz musicians to perform in local venues 🎶 Take place within the designated activation area in 2025 (applicants don’t need to be based in the activation area) 🎶 Up to $10,000 each Learn more and apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/gpbwZdhM #denverarts #jazz #fivepoints #artistopportunity #grant

This past weekend, the 49th annual Denver March Powwow brought three days of storytelling, food, art, singing and dancing to the Denver Coliseum, featuring more than 1,500 dancers from close to 100 tribes representing 38 states and three Canadian provinces. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzUzyCPJ

Last week, we gathered to celebrate "Colorado Perspectives: Visions in Photography"! This exhibition, a collaboration between Denver Arts & Venues and Colorado Photographic Arts Center, showcases a rich array of photographic styles and approaches to the medium, from traditional approaches to innovative, experiemental processes. Check it out daily from 10am-4pm on the third floor of the McNichols Building (check calendar for closures): https://lnkd.in/dTCtPxqc #denverarts #photography #monthofphotography

Earlier this week, Denver City Council approved a $1.5M contract extension (for a total of $1.9M) between the Downtown Denver Partnership and Denver Arts & Venues for activation, events, installations, and enhanced security resources as we look toward the re-opening of 16th Street. We are incredibly grateful to our partners at Denver Arts & Venues and City Council champions including District 10 Councilman Chris Hinds for their commitment to ushering in a dynamic new chapter for the 16th Street Mall! https://lnkd.in/gbfDQxxK

🙌 WORK WITH US 🙌 If you're dynamic arts and culture advocate, we want you! Denver Arts & Venues is seeking new members for the Denver County Cultural Council (DCCC) and Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs (DCCA). The DCCC reviews grant applications for Denver's Tier III Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) funds and determines the allocations to each qualifying organization, distributing 13.5% of Denver County's total SCFD tax funds to local arts, cultural and scientific nonprofits. The DCCA serves Denver Arts & Venues by overseeing the Denver Public Art program, serving as trustees of Denver's cultural roadmap, advising on arts and culture issues and acting as ambassadors to the community. Learn more and apply through April 25: https://lnkd.in/g9c9QH9E #denverarts #denvercountyculturalcouncil #denvercommissiononculturalaffairs #dccc #dcca #workwithus #artsandculture #supportthearts

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, March 20, from 6-8pm on the third floor of the McNichols Building for an artist reception celebrating "Colorado Perspectives: Visions in Photography," a collaborative exhibition from Denver Arts & Venues and the Colorado Photographic Arts Center. Free RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gTstZnaj

Have you submitted your Five Points Jazz grant application yet? The deadline to apply is coming up on March 31! 🎶 Projects supporting jazz performance and jazz-related activities 🎶 Tied to jazz through music, artists, a play or other creative endeavor 🎶 Take place within the designated activation area in 2025 (applicants don’t need to be based in the activation area) 🎶 Up to $10,000 each Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwSSGwPR #denverarts #denverjazz #jazz #supportthearts #fivepointsjazz

👀 JOIN OUR TEAM 👀 Now accepting applications for three new positions, plus one previously posted with deadline today! 🙌 Venue Director - Denver Performing Arts Complex (closes April 1) 🙌 Arenas Assistant Superintendent (closes March 29) 🙌 Arenas Customer Service Representative (closes March 22) 🙌 Arenas Tourism Experience Manager (closes March 14) Learn more and apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/gG9HtKT4 #denverarts #hiring #jobopportunity #workwithus

It's that time again: the return of shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre! 2025 kicked off last Saturday with the 13th edition of Icelantic's Winter on the Rocks featuring Gramatik, this year's only winter event. When's your first night on the Rocks this year? More shows are being announced every week! Check out the current lineup 👉 https://lnkd.in/gB4MdTam