Welcome to DARIA: Denver Art Review, Inquiry, and Analysis, a publication devoted to art writing and criticism focused on the Denver-area visual art scene. DARIA seeks to promote diverse voices and artists while fostering critical dialogue around art.
Anderson Academic Commons, University of Denver, 2150 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80208, 303-871-3074, Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm, Sat: 9am-8pm, Sun: 10am-8pm
Aug 19, 2024–Jan 10, 2025: Hidden and Revealed: Mixed Media Paintings by Julia Rymer (Upper Level, Dean’s Suite Area)
Oct 2024–Jan 2025: Feast on Art (Upper level, The Loft Walls and the Faculty Reading Room)
Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Gallery of the Arts, 5900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120, 303-797-5649, Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm, Thurs: 9am-7pm, Summer hours: Tue-Thu: 10am-3pm
Jan 22–Feb 5, 2025: Littleton Public Schools (Closing reception: Feb 5, 5-7pm)
Feb 11–Mar 8, 2025: Women’s Caucus for Art Colorado (Opening reception: Feb 13, 5-7pm; Gallery Talk: Mar 8, 1-3pm)
Mar 11-Apr 2: Continental League (Closing reception: Apr 2, 5-6 pm)
Apr 10-May 2: ACC Fine Art Capstone (Opening reception: Apr 10, 5-7pm)
Jun 24-Jul 24: Art Depot Member Show (Opening reception: Jun 28, 5-7pm)
Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203, 303-778-6990. Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-6:30pm, Fri-Sun: 8:30am-4:30pm
Jan 10–Feb 9: GREEN TEENS: A Teenage Response to Fast Fashion (Opening reception: Jan 10, 5:30-8pm)
Feb 21–Mar 30: Food-Tography (Opening reception: Feb 21, 5:30-8pm)
Apr 25–May 31: I Can Show You Better Than I Can Tell You (Opening reception: April 25, 5:30-8pm)
Jun 1, 1-4pm: Sunday Sundae
June 13–July 25: MULTI-VERSITALITY | Featuring Visiting Artist : Camisha Butler (Opening reception: June 13, 5:30-8pm)
Bemis Public Library, 6014 S Datura St, Littleton, CO 80120, 303-795-3961, Mon-Thurs: 9am-8pm, Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 1-5pm
Black Book Gallery, 3878 S Jason St, Englewood, Colorado 80110, 303-941-2458, open by appt
Black Cube Headquarters, Nomadic Art Museum; most exhibitions are offsite
Ongoing: SHARE: Anuar Maauad; locations: installed at 100 outdoor sites throughout Denver and the surrounding area
Ongoing: Matt Barton: Community Forms; location: TAXI Campus, 3455 Ringsby Ct, Denver, CO 80216
Blue Tile Gallery, 3944 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113, 720-289-9323, Thu-Fri: 5-8pm, Sat-Sun: 12-4pm, and by appt
Community Commons Gallery, Room 1001, University of Denver, 2055 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210, 303-871-3111, Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm, Sat-Sun: 8am-10pm
Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E Orchard Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80121, 303-797-1779, Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm, Sat: 10am-4pm
Nov 9–Dec 21: Through the Looking Glass
Jan 11–Feb 22, 2025: Perseverance: Alicia Bailey, Catherine Chauvin, Melinda Laz, and Sharon Strasburg (Opening reception: Jan 11, 6-8pm)
Davis Gallery, University of Denver, Shwayder Art Building, 2121 E Asbury Ave, Denver, CO 80210, 303-871-2846, Tues-Sun: 12-5pm
Jan 23–Feb 23, 2025: Jewell Nichols: Amalgamate
Mar 3–31, 2025: Month of Photography Exhibition
Apr 4–May 4: DU Prison Arts Initiative
May 15–Jun 15: Senior Showcase
Depot Art Gallery (Littleton Fine Arts Guild), 2069 W Powers Ave, Littleton, CO 80120, 303-795-0781, Tues-Sun: 11am-4pm
Oct 29–Dec 29: Holiday Boutique
1101 Event Center Gallery, 1101 W Mineral Ave, Littleton, CO 80120, Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm
Dec 9, 2024–Jan 31, 2025: Ana Quintana, Saint Cross Art: Acrylic Fluid Art Paintings; Works by Katheryn Horne
Feb 3–Apr 4, 2025: Month of Photography 2025: Colorado Photographers
Eloise May Library, 1471 S Parker Rd, Denver, CO 80231, 303-542-7279, Mon-Thurs: 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm
Dec 1-31: Katherine Collier
Kaladi Coffee Roasters Denver, 1730 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80120, 303-722-0594, Mon-Fri: 6am-7pm, Sat: 6:30am-7pm, Sun: 7am-5pm
Kaladi Coffee Roasters Englewood, 2823 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113, 720-570-2166, Mon-Fri: 6am-7pm, Sat: 6:30am-7pm, Sun: 7am-5pm
Koelbel Library, 5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121, 303-542-7279, Mon-Thurs: 9am-8pm, Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm
Nov 4, 2024-Jan 26, 2025: Shana Cruz-Thompson: From the Archive: A Visual Discourse on Memory and Nostaglia
Dec 1-31: Lauren Woodward
Littleton Museum, 6028 S Gallup St, Littleton, CO 80120, 303-795-3950, Tues-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 11am-5pm
Sep 20–Dec 29: A Place for All People: Introducing the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Jan 31–Apr 19: Chuck Brenton: Running West
Jan 17–Apr 6: Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed
May 30-Aug 10: Port de Banana: Lio Brava-Bumbakini
Lone Tree Arts Center Gallery, 10075 Commons St, Lone Tree, CO 80124, 720-509-1000, Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm and 2 hours before performances
Sep 26, 2025–Jan 6, 2025: 23rd Annual Lone Tree Art Expo
Jan 8–Mar 23, 2025: Commissioners’ Choice: Paul Unks: Preserving an American Legacy
Madden Museum (Operated by the University of Denver), 6363 S Fiddler’s Green Cir, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Sep 9, 2024–Jun 27, 2025: Lay of the LAND: Interpretations of SCAPES (Curated by University of Denver students, featuring landscapes from the Madden Collection and University Art Collection)
Museum of Anthropology (DUMA), University of Denver, Sturm Hall, Room 102, 2000 E Asbury Ave, Denver, CO 80208, 303-871-2543, Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm, and by appt
Museum of Outdoor Arts, 6331 S Fiddler’s Green Cir, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303-806-0444, open by appt and during events
Aug 3, 2024–Feb 7, 2025: Curious Objects (A temporary exhibit by Lonnie Hanzon within the Cabinet of Curiosities and Impossibilities)
Ongoing: Cabinet of Curiosities and Impossibilities: Lonnie Hanzon (Marjorie Park)
Ongoing: Permanent collection at Marjorie Park and Englewood
Parker Arts at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave, Parker, CO 80138, 303-805-6800, Mon-Sat: 12-5pm
Nov 17, 2024–Jan 18, 2025: Less Than a Benjamin (Schoolhouse Gallery)
Dec 10, 2024–Feb 2025: Charles Parson
Jan 19–Apr 6, 2025: National Arts Program (Schoolhouse Gallery) (Reception & Awards presentation: Apr 3, 4:30-8:00pm)
Rising Gallery, 4885 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113, 720-618-8957, open by appt
SeeSaw Art Gallery, 5 W. Radcliff Ave, Englewood, CO 80110, 303-501-2712, by appt
Nov 8, 2024–Jan 12, 2025: PRESENT Company: A Group Show Featuring Small Works
Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S Biscay Cir, Centennial, CO 80015, 303-542-7279, Mon-Thurs: 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm
Dec 1-31: Christina Aletheia
South Street First Friday Art Walk, 1400-1600 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210, First Fridays: 5:30-8pm, Aug through Nov
Spectra Art Space, 1836 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210, 720-535-7244, Thu-Sat: 11am-10pm, Sun, Mon, Wed: 11am-9pm
Stanton Gallery (Town Hall Art Center), 2450 W Main St, Littleton, CO, 80120, 303-794-2787, Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm
Nov 22, 2024–Jan 8, 2025: Community Art Show
Jan 8–Feb 17: Jenna Cruff
Mar 28–Apr 27: Krista Falkenstine
May 5–Jun 27: Jaime Rodriguez
Vicki Myhren Gallery, University of Denver, 2121 E Asbury Ave, Denver, CO 80210, 303-871-3716, Tues-Sun: 12-5pm
Jan 9–Feb 23, 2025: Code-X: Contemporary Chicanx Codices (Curated by Rafael Fajardo)
Mar 13–Apr 27, 2025: Outside Influences: History of Photography in Colorado since 1945 (Curated by Rupert Jenkins)
May 15–Jun 15, 2025: Senior Showcase
Yolia ArtSpace, 901 Englewood Parkway, Ste 112, Englewood, CO 80110, Thu-Fri: 10am-3pm and by appt
Nov 9, 2024-Jan 17, 2025: Los Fantasmas Artist Collective: On the Rise: Women and NonBinary Artists of Color