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Today is March 22. We are open 10 am – 5 pm.

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Man peering over the edge of a cliff in the Grand Canyon

Now On View

Fictions of French and American Colonialism

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Contemporary Indigenous Photography

Ink and color drawing of a Japanese woman

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Japanese Women Artists from the Fong-Johnstone Collection

Detail of a red rug with circular shaped patterns

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Antique Carpets from Western Asia

Black and white photograph of men on a sailboat

Through Apr 2, 2023

Gifts from the Robert and Kerstin Adams Collection

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Creative Classes

The next semester of Creative Classes begins in early 2023, with a new slate of 6-week classes, 4-week classes, and 1-day workshops. Browse through the full Winter/Spring course catalog and register today.

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Upcoming Events

Dive deeper into art and join us for one of these upcoming classes, events, or programs.

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Photograph of a sign on the side of the highway that says "Indian River" with "land" spraypainted over the word river.

Members are invited to enjoy these 45-minute tours for a closer look at the objects and stories in Speaking with Light.

Explore your creativity through the written word in our informal monthly writing sessions.

Join a conversation with photographer Cara Romero, whose work is on view in Speaking with Light.

Meet our resident artist, Viki Eagle (Sičháŋǧu Lakȟóta), and learn about her current photography project.

Learn how to use oil paints through fundamental painting techniques and materials with focus on composition, basic color theory, painting terminology, methods of application, working from observation, and historical contexts.

Man at a table working on arts and crafts

Flow State is an abstract painting class that explores the connections between intuitive painting, mindfulness meditation, and community. Students will learn how to combine abstract painting and drawing skills with mindfulness meditation techniques.

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Engage with art, experience onsite activities, and explore the exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission!

Orange beadwork artwork in the shape of a fox's head.

Join artist Anna Kaye in our fun and informal creative art sessions!

Young woman sitting barefoot on the ground with a basket of pomegranates

Explore the processes and techniques used by fiber artists to create artworks by investigating a selection of fiber-based objects in the DAM’s collection.

In this class, students will learn how to carve their own block, and print on fabric, with inspiration from DAM exhibitions on view.

Docent giving a tour at the Denver Art Museum.

Designed for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia and their care partners, experience art while led by a specially trained guide.

Mindful Looking invites you to slow down and spend time with a single work of art.

This workshop seeks to demystify etching through a simple nontoxic method. Students will learn about the intaglio etching processes, drypoint etching techniques, and how to ink and print an image.

Work table featuring a number of different shoes and shoe designs

A luncheon celebration of sneaker culture, with a discussion featuring designers, artists, curators, stylists, and more.

Group of people sitting and clapping while watching a performance

Join us after hours for a brand new edition of Untitled.

Group of performers dressed in colorful traditional clothing

Engage with art, experience onsite activities, and explore the exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission!

From the Blog

Catch up with the latest news and stories from the Denver Art Museum blog.

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video still showing 2 people in sand dunes a crescent moon in the sky above

Poem and video reframe artworks in Near East to Far West.

Activity inspired by poetry slips (tanzaku) in Her Brush.

Female dancing on stage performing in a Las Adelitas dance

detail of Rodeo #1 showing the center horse and rider

Learn about the Colorado artist's 1934 painting.

handwritten letter and a bundle of letters tied with string

Tips for heartfelt correspondence in a digital age.

Andrea Murdoch making flatbread next to the large ceramic oven outside the Denver Art Museum

She discusses the connections between Indigenous food and art in conjunction with Who tells a tale adds a tail.

Lori Illiff looking at the back of an artwork in storage

Senior Provenance Researcher Lori Illiff allows the museum to prioritize research for older collections and take advantage of new information as

Woman pointing at an calligraphy artwork in the Her Brush exhibition

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.

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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.

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Explore Our Collections

A Coastal Landscape

Thomas Gainsborough, A Coastal Landscape, About 1782–84. Oil paint on canvas; 25 1/8 × 30 1/8 in. (63.8 × 76.5 cm). Gift of the Berger Collection Educational Trust, 2019.13

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Creative Classes

Upcoming Events

Speaking with Light Member Tours

Speaking with Light Member Tours

Virtual Drop-In Writing

Logan Lecture: Cara Romero

Open Studio Hours with Viki Eagle

Oil Painting

Flow State

Free Day at the DAM

Drop-In Drawing

Insight: Near East to Far West—The Making of an Exhibition

Off-Loom Weaving

Block Printing on Fabric

Art & About

Mindful Looking

Etching for Everybody: Drypoint Etching

Luncheon by Design

Untitled: Artist Takeover

Free Day at the DAM

From the Blog

Video Uses Artificial Intelligence to Reconsider Artwork

Paying Tribute to Japanese Women Artists

New Community Spotlight Showcases the Art of Las Adelitas Performers

Frank Mechau’s Rodeo #1

The Art of Letter Writing

Legendary Signs: Remembering Vicente Rojo's Impact on Modern Mexico

Q&A with Chef Andrea Murdoch

Prioritizing Provenance Research

Discover More as a Member

Dine at The Ponti

Explore Our Collections

A Coastal Landscape

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