Performers dancing in the museum's Creative Hub in front of a large crowd

Artist Programs

The DAM is proud to provide opportunities to work with and showcase works of art from local artists within and around the museum

Denver Art Museum Mural Project

Denver-based artists Emily Hope Dobkin and Olive Moya were selected to create a new large-scale mural, which is now featured in the Sie Welcome Center on the main level of the Martin Building.

For the second installation of the Denver Art Museum Mural Project, we will be looking for a local artist to work with the museum and community members on a mural that will be on view for up to three years.

Review and download our request for proposal form. Applications opened January 8, 2024, and are due by February 14, 2024. Apply now.

Creative Classes

Creative Classes are 1-day, 4-week, and 6-week classes for adults held in the workshops located in the Creative Hub on level 1 of the Martin Building. These classes are taught by practicing local artists and take place in a studio art environment.

We are currently seeking creative educators to develop and instruct Creative Classes for adult audiences for the Summer/Fall 2024 semester. Find more information at the link below and submit your proposal today.

Untitled: Artist Takeover

Untitled: Artist Takeover is a collaboration with local artists and creatives to create an evening full of events, performances, experimentation, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Throughout the night, artists will showcase their work while providing a hands-on and engaging atmosphere.

The Precourt Family Discovery Hall

The Precourt Family Discovery Hall features an artist-designed experience with an aim toward inspiring imagination, play, and wonder. Each artist installation takes advantage of the Hamilton Building’s unique architecture and is designed to encourage visitors of all ages to interact with the artwork and with one another.

The latest installation, Chris Bagley's Space Command, is now on view.

Demonstrating Artist Program

In the museum's Studio space on the main level of the Hamilton Building, visitors are invited to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of a working artist from the local Denver community. Artists share their own artistic process and encourage visitors to go hands-on through artmaking activities throughout the space.

Native Arts Artist-in-Residence

The DAM’s Native Arts Artist-in-Residence program explores contemporary Indigenous perspectives through the creative process. Each year, the residency provides artists with an opportunity to research the DAM’s collection and develop their work alongside DAM visitors.

Creative-in-Residence

The DAM’s Creative-in-Residence program offers a unique opportunity to take inspiration from on-view exhibitions and collections while working with visitors from around the world. Residents are able to utilize DAM visitors as a resource, collaborator, point of inspiration, or active participant in a project they create from the ground-up.

Get Involved

Are you a creative interested in collaborating with us? We’d love to know more about your work. Learn about the opportunities for artists we have available and how to reach us to discuss them further.