Welcome to the Denver Art Museum
Left: Marsden Hartley, Mountain Lake - Autumn, about 1910. Oil on academy board; 12 x 12 in. The Phillips Collection: Gift of Rockwell Kent, 1926. Right: Amoako Boafo, The Menu, 2020. paper transfer and oil on canvas; 79 1/8 x 65 3/8 in. Courtesy of the Artist. © Amoako Boafo
All Access Tickets
Don't miss the chance to experience two traveling exhibitions, both on view in Denver for a limited time this season!
An All Access Ticket will grant you access to everything on view in the Denver Art Museum that day, including All Stars: American Artists from The Phillips Collection and Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks.
What's on View Today
Upcoming Events
Dive deeper into art and join us for one of these upcoming events or programs.
Mindful Looking
Drop-In Writing
Unpacking Modigliani: Discovering the Travels of Portrait de Femme
Free Day at the DAM
Drop-In Drawing
Logan Lecture: vanessa german
Art & About
Painting the Absolute: Music as a Model for Painting
Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field Screening
Congenial Spirits: Art in Dialogue
The Ghirlandaio Workshop: Tradition and Practice in Renaissance Florence
Circa 1941: Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series in Context
Creative Classes
Connect with professional creatives, learn a new skill, and expand your own creative practice in 1-day, 4-week, and 6-week classes at the DAM! These classes are taught by practicing artists in a studio art environment in the Creative Hub, located on level 1 of the Martin Building.
The Winter/Spring 2024 semester of classes is now on sale. Spots are limited, so register today to get your top choice.
Painting: Flow State
An abstract painting class that explores the connections between intuitive painting, mindfulness meditation, and comm
Fibers: Mixed Media Frame Loom Weaving
In this 6-week class, students will explore an affordable, accessible, and experimental method to weave small hanging
Fibers: Wet Felting & Needle Felting Imagery
In this workshop, students will learn how to wet felt a surface using techniques of agitating wool with soap and wate
Collage: Embellishing for Dramatic Effect
In this 4-week class, students will learn various collage techniques that focus on manipulating materials to tell sto
Painting: Flow State
Flow State is a one-day workshop that explores the connections between intuitive painting, mindfulness meditation, an
Fibers: Intro to Embroidery
In this workshop, students will be introduced to the art of embroidery, the many different stitches one can use to be
Painting: Flow State
Flow State is a 4-week abstract painting class that explores the connections between intuitive painting, mindfulness
Fibers: Intro to Embroidery
Students will be introduced to the art of embroidery, the many different stitches one can use to be creative with emb
Printmaking: Relief Carving with Intuitive Patterns
Collage: Embellishing for Dramatic Effect
In this workshop, students will explore various collage techniques that focus on manipulating materials to tell stori
Printmaking: Relief Linocut with Intuitive Patterns
Printmaking: Intro to Etching
Etching is an intaglio printmaking process, where an image is incised onto a plate, then inked and printed on a press
Drawing: Memento Mori
This 1-day workshop highlights Drawing with specific focus on use of color pencil.
Painting: Flow State
Flow State is a 6-week abstract painting class that explores the connections between intuitive painting, mindfulness
Fibers: Upcycled Indigo Dyeing
Do you have old t-shirts, socks, bandanas, or pillow covers shoved in a corner of your closet?
Drawing: Intro to Outdoor Chalk Techniques
This 4-week class is an introduction to techniques used in professional outdoor chalk art including base painting, po
Stop by the Shop
Find the perfect gift or souvenir in the Shop! Voted Best Museum Shop by Westword in its Best of Denver 2023 issue, the Shop carries unique art, jewelry, books, toys, stationery, prints, and more. And for a limited time only, visitors can purchase limited-edition merchandise related to Desert Rider: Dreaming in Motion.
Shop online today or visit in person during regular museum hours.
Free for Kids
All visitors 18 and under enjoy free general admission to the museum every day, thanks to the Free for Kids program presented by Bellco Credit Union. Explore our online calendar and our family programs to help map out your fun on your next visit.
Discover More as a Member
Membership unlocks access to more than ever before! As a member you'll enjoy daily free general admission, discounts at the Shop and on ticketed exhibitions, guest passes to share with family and friends, a subscription to our bimonthly member magazine, and so much more.
Become a member today and know that your support helps your Denver Art Museum preserve and share our collection for all to enjoy. And if you're a current member, login to your account today and join us for an exclusive members-only event.
Dine at The Ponti
The Martin Building is now home to a brand new dining experience, The Ponti. Open daily for lunch and for dinner on Tuesday evenings, The Ponti combines art with dining, presenting a locally-sourced and seasonally-inspired menu with high standards of sustainability.
Follow The Ponti's Instagram account (@thepontidenver) for information about giveaways, a sneak peek at the menu, and more.
Stories from the Blog
Catch up with the latest news and stories from the Denver Art Museum blog.
Soul of Black Folks is a 'Must-See'
Check out Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks and see what all the buzz is about.
Posada Prints on View: Charles F. Ramus’ Gift to the Denver Art Museum
Get Inspired by Indigenous Art & Poetry at November Drop-in Writing
Plan Your Visit to Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks
Tickets, dining, parking, and other info to enhance your visit.
See Artwork by Drop-in Drawing Participants
Community Spotlight: Celebrating 10 Years of Drop-in Drawing is on view through February 2024.
Giant Lace? Made from Plastic Bags?
See Cajah Reed's installation in the Thread Studio.
What’s New for Families?
Create Playdate and Foxy & Shmoxy are back. Plus, there's new family fun!
Updates on Benin Artworks at the DAM
The DAM participates in the Digital Benin project, which helps identify facts about objects linked to the 1897 raid of the Kingdom of Benin.
See Amoako Boafo & More at the Denver Art Museum
Your ticket gives you access to everything open in the museum on the day of your visit.
Two Sculptures Returned to Republic of India in 2019 and 2022
Mourning the Loss of Lanny Martin and Honoring His Legacy
All of us at the Denver Art Museum—the Board of Trustees, our staff, and volunteers are deeply saddened by the passing of Lanny Martin.
Provenance Research and Cultural Property Update
Provenance research has been a part of our work at the museum for many decades and will be for many more.
Explore Our Collections
Fatima
Jordan Casteel
Fatima, 2018
Oil on canvas
90 x 78 in.
Denver Art Museum: Purchased with funds from Vicki and Kent Logan; Craig Ponzio; Bryon Adinoff and Trish Holland; Devon Dikeou and Fernando Troya; Suzanne Farver and Clint Van Zee; Baryn, Daniel, and Jonathan Futa; Andrea and William Hankinson; Amy Harmon; Lu and Chris Law; Sharon and J. Landis Martin; Amanda J. Precourt; Judy and Ken Robins; Annalee and Wagner Schorr; Judith Zee Steinberg and Paul Hoenmans; Ellen and Morris Susman; and Margaret and Glen Wood. 2019.21
© Jordan Casteel
