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Community Spotlights

A program showcasing art by Denver's creative community
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About the Program

The Spotlight Program showcases art created by artists in the Denver metro area. Dynamic, inventive, and vibrant—our communities are rich with creative expression. By highlighting the voices and work of local community members, we honor and celebrate the creativity that lies within us all. Organizations we've collaborated with in the past include Access Gallery, The Center on Colfax, Las Adelitas Living the Arts, the Stronghold Society, the University of Denver, and many others.

Adult spotlights are in the Creative Hub, located on level 1 of the Martin Building. Entry is included with general admission. If you are planning to visit with a group of 10 or more, please call ahead to the Group Services Department at 720-913-0086 or submit your information online.

Past Spotlights

Giant windmills that look like dandelions
The Veterans Arts Council Presents: Beyond the Military: From Combat to Canvas

November 2025

A powerful tribute to the creative journey of military veterans who have transformed their lived experiences into new visions through the visual arts. Organized by The Veterans Arts Council.

Text graphic poster saying "be kind to all."
Giving Voice

July 2025

A spotlight featuring the art of Giving Voice, a program with Access Gallery, AIGA Colorado, and local graphic designers to empower youth living with disabilities and give voice to a social cause that is important to them.
Side profile of an ancient figure
Chicano Humanities and Arts Council: The Legacy and Power of Chicano/a/x Artists in Denver

May 2025

Featured the artwork of Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC Gallery & Cultural Center) member artists.
Colorful painting of an elder Native American man against a backdrop of bright turquoise
Elder Community Spotlight

March 2024

A celebration of artworks creating by local Indigenous community members age 55 and over.
Gallery view of peg boards displaying several drawings
Celebrating 10 Years of Drop-In Drawing

October 2023

A celebration of the skill, creativity, and artistry of the participants in the museum's Drop-In Drawing program with Anna Kaye.
Rows of colorful and uniquely designed skateboards on view in the Desert Rider exhibition
Škáta: The Art of Skateboarding

September 2023

A showcase of skate decks created by the Stronghold Society celebrating Indigenous artists and allies.
Four mannequins displaying dresses
Las Adelitas Living the Arts: Community, Creativity, and Empowerment

February 2023

A showcase of artworks from members of Las Adelitas Living the Arts, an organization that supports women who have endured acts of violence and trauma through the healing power of community, the arts, and creative empowerment.
Eight artists are in front of an off-white wall. Two are sitting in chairs in in front of the other six. The six in the back have their arms around each other.
Queer Creativity Through the Ages

August 2022

A showcase of artworks created by participants in The Center on Colfax's West of Fifty program, a program for Queer community members over 50 to provide support, community, and wellness.
Gallery view of peg boards displaying self-portrait photography
Photography and Memory Project

November 2021

A showcase of photographs taken by University of Denver college students in collaboration with older adults to share personal snapshots and the memories and stories behind them.