Reasons to Love Denver 2021: Democracy in Action
Coloradans know how to practice democracy. For evidence, look no further than our state’s gold-standard voting system and the politicians who go to bat for the nation’s best interests.
Coloradans know how to practice democracy. For evidence, look no further than our state’s gold-standard voting system and the politicians who go to bat for the nation’s best interests.
It’s been a pivotal past year for Denver, as the city faced overlapping crises and began to reckon with harmful parts of its past. But Denverites still found ways to show their neighbors they care.
The intricately folded paper birds are part of Los Angeles–based artist Karla Funderburk’s Memorial Crane Project, which will be on display at museums throughout the country.
The sculptures the Colorado artist has on display at Plinth Gallery in RiNo are inspired by textures and stories from her travels. They also honor the resilience of people fighting the pandemic around the world.
The 2020 Local Lab was canceled due to COVID-19, but the Boulder theater company is planning for a larger, more inclusive slate of new playwrights to feature in the new year.
The Art Place in RiNo is reimagining the retail experience by offering local artists and makers a space to temporarily (and affordably) showcase their crafts.
Kevin Frances’ Denver debut at Leon Gallery highlights his perfectionist process of making woodblock prints while offering viewers a glimpse into a fascinating place where reality and dreams collide.
Mid-Career Smear is a 30-year retrospective of the works created by Devon Dikeou, and viewers are encouraged to participate along the way.
The Plasticene at Art Students League of Denver asks viewers to rethink their feelings about plastic through the work of 15 artists who utilize the substance.
