Events at the Museum

September 12, 2026

Indigenous performers dancing during a previous Powwow event at the DAM

37th Annual Friendship Powwow

September 12, 2026 - 10 am–5 pm

Celebrate Native American art and culture at this year's 37th Annual Friendship Powwow! General admission is free for all visitors.

Denver Art Museum campus with exterior views of the Hamilton and Martin Buildings

Architecture Tours

Occurs monthly on Saturday.
Next is November 14, 2026 - 11 am–12 pm

Take a docent-led tour exploring the architecture of the museum campus!

Exterior view of the Cosmic Studio

Demo Artist: Hana Kim

Occurs weekly on Saturday for 4 times.

Join artist Hana Kim for Studio Saturdays in the Cosmic Studio.

Woman giving a tour to a large group of visitors

Public Tours

Daily; various times

Join specially trained docents for exhibitions, architecture, and 3 in 30 guided tours.

September 15, 2026

Young girl examining a plant in the Sensory Garden

Garden Guides

Occurs weekly on Tuesday and Friday until October 30, 2026.
Next is October 16, 2026 - 10:30 am–2 pm

Enjoy guided access to the Sensory Garden on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Split painting of abstract figures and limbs intertwining in the forest

Mindful Looking

Occurs monthly on Tuesday.
Next is October 20, 2026 - 1 pm–1:45 pm

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

September 16, 2026

Artist Laura Shill

In Studio with Laura Shill

September 16, 2026 - 6 pm–7:30 pm

CultureHaus members are invited to join multidisciplinary artist Laura Shill for a studio visit and artist talk ahead of her debut exhibition at the Denver Art Museum.

September 19, 2026

Watercolor painting of green plants and leaves

Classes and Workshops

Painting: Watercolor & Plants

September 19–October 10, 2026 - 10:30 am–12:30 pm

A class to explore both expressive and representational techniques in watercolor painting.

Artwork designed to look like a flower in a vase

Classes and Workshops

Floral Design: The Art of Living Jewelry

September 19, 2026 - 10:30 am–2:30 pm

Discover the art of living floral jewelry in this unique workshop inspired by the museum's vibrant collection.

September 22, 2026

Collage artwork featuring paint, cut-out images, and colorful shapes

Classes and Workshops

Collage: Outsider Art

September 22–October 13, 2026 - 5:30 pm–7:30 pm

Examine the history of collage as an outsider art, for women, people of color, and those without access to a formal art education.

September 24, 2026

Painting of sunflowers and greenery

Classes and Workshops

Painting: Acrylic Color Theory 1

September 24–October 15, 2026 - 10:30 am–12:30 pm

Tickets for this event are sold out.

An introduction to the fundamentals of color theory through acrylic painting techniques.

September 26, 2026

Mixed media collage of a drop in water surrounded by other figures and shapes

Classes and Workshops

Collage: Modern & Contemporary Mixed Media

September 26, 2026 - 10:30 am–2:30 pm

Explore the art of collage while taking direct inspiration from the museum's Modern & Contemporary Art Collection.

Creatively-shaped fork, knife, spoon

Everyday Objects, Extraordinary Stories: A Conversation with Dung Ngo

September 26, 2026 - 11 am–12 pm

Join collector and editor Dung Ngo and curator Darrin Alfred for a wide-ranging conversation about obsession, discovery, and what makes flatware extraordinary.

Exterior view of the Cosmic Studio

Demo Artist: Shannon Miguela

Occurs weekly on Saturday for 4 times.
Next is October 17, 2026 - 12 pm–3 pm

Join artist Shannon Miguela for Studio Saturdays in the Cosmic Studio.