Special Events
DIVA Member Preview
October 2, 2026 - 10 am–2 pm & October 3, 2026 - 10 am–5 pm
Members are invited to see and enjoy the new DIVA exhibition first this fall.
Events at the Museum
October 3, 2026
Classes and Workshops
Sound Healing: The Power of Sound
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A workshop focusing on meditation and sound bathing with the use of various musical instruments.
Talks
Curator Conversation: The Making of DIVA
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Join the curators of DIVA for a behind‑the‑scenes conversation about the making of this groundbreaking conversation.
Programs
Demo Artist: Shannon Miguela
Occurs weekly on Saturday for 4 times.
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Join artist Shannon Miguela for Studio Saturdays in the Cosmic Studio.
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Tours
Public Tours
Daily; various times
Join specially trained docents for exhibitions, architecture, and 3 in 30 guided tours.
October 4, 2026
Special Events
DIVA Opening Day at the Denver Art Museum
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Join us on the red carpet for DIVA opening day!
October 6, 2026
Tours
Garden Guides
Occurs weekly on Tuesday and Friday until October 30, 2026.
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Enjoy guided access to the Sensory Garden on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Programs
Drop-In Drawing with Anna Kaye
Occurs monthly on Tuesday.
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Immerse yourself in the art-filled atmosphere of our museum with an in-person drawing session with artist Anna Kaye.
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October 8, 2026
Programs
Art & About
Occurs monthly on Thursday.
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Designed for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia and their care partners, experience art while led by a specially trained guide.
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October 9, 2026
Tours
Curator Tour of DIVA
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Tickets for this event are sold out.
Museum Friends are invited to join Jill D'Alessandro, curator of DIVA, for an exclusive private tour of the exhibition.
Special Events
DIVA by Night: A Members-Only Event
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Sip, snack, and explore DIVA after dark at this new members-only event!
Special Events
Wine Pairing Dinner Series at The Ponti
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Tickets for this event are sold out.
Enjoy a special four-course dinner with wine pairings, explained in detail following each serving.
October 10, 2026
Classes and Workshops
Printmaking: Kitchen Lithography
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Explore printmaking using accessible and non-toxic materials utilizing common household supplies.
Tours
Architecture Tours
Occurs monthly on Saturday.
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Take a docent-led tour exploring the architecture of the museum campus!
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October 11, 2026
Programs
Sensory-Friendly Morning
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A program for guests of all ages with neurodiversity or sensory processing disorders to visit the museum in a safe and fun way.
Performances and Screenings
Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives
Occurs monthly on Sunday.
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Join two witty, silly foxes who solve mysterious cases involving artworks in the galleries!
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Tours
DIVA Member Tours
Occurs weekly on Sunday until January 17, 2027.
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Members are invited to an enjoy exclusive access to one-hour docent-led tours of DIVA.
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October 13, 2026
Free Events
SCFD Free Day
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Enjoy free general admission at the DAM thanks to the residents who support SCFD.
Talks
Rembrandt’s 1634 Wedding Portraits of Marten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit
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Focusing on the 1634 wedding portraits of Marten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit, this lecture presents the latest findings on Rembrandt's innovative painting techniques and the conservation efforts to preserve his work.
October 14, 2026
Tours
DIVA Member Tours
Occurs weekly on Wednesday until January 20, 2027.
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Members are invited to an enjoy exclusive access to one-hour docent-led tours of DIVA.
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October 15, 2026
Programs
Create & Play
Occurs monthly on Thursday.
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Create & Play is an early-childhood program offering a range of activities and interactive experiences for the whole family.
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