“A new Clark Richert sculpture, “Quadrivium,” aims to light up Denver with hope. The fourteen-foot aluminum triacontahedron structure with thirty rhombi has been installed at 127 East 20th Avenue, across from Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church and at the southernmost point of the Welton Corridor in Five Points, on the property of Bella Vista Mexican … [Read more…]
“Colorado actress and artist Christina Pittaluga created a project to challenge the view of masculinity in men of color and help some of her own models in the series of photographs reexamine what it meant to them. She started the project at the beginning of the year and scheduled the photo shoot weeks before … [Read more…]
“Morgan Barbary lacked a space to make her art where she lived — a conundrum many Denver artists probably empathize with. She also lacked the funds to afford studio space in town. A partnership between the developers working to restore the storied Rossonian Hotel in the Five Points neighborhood and RedLine, an arts nonprofit, … [Read more…]
“Social justice drives Cleo Parker Robinson Dance productions. And the company’s latest, Rise and Resist — an evening of five dance numbers including pieces from 1947 as well as contemporary works — is no exception. It covers a wide swath of history, including stories about the lifelong struggles of entertainer James Brown, murders by … [Read more…]
“A 124-year-old building along Welton Street in Five Points has sold after a renovation took it from vacant to fully leased. Kursh 29th Street Holdings LLC purchased 2801 Welton St. in Denver late last month for $2.45 million, according to county records. The structure was built in 1895 and has 5,066 leasable square feet … [Read more…]
“Two large blackboards posted outside Purple Door Coffee in the Five Points neighborhood are starting an important conversation by asking people to finish the sentence, “BEFORE I DIE I WANT TO…” writing their personal responses for all over in chalk.” read the entire article Chitnis, Shawn. Channel 4 CBS Denver 30 May … [Read more…]
“The piece near the Alameda RTD station will take at least a month to complete, with days lasting up to 10 hours. The artist, Aaron Glasson is being compensated through the Denver Urban Renewal Authority – a group that partners with different developers in the city – and helps fund their projects through TIF – … [Read more…]
“Within the Five Points neighborhood in Denver, radio station KUVO is known as the sound of jazz. But on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., it’s Spanish music that takes over the airwaves. This radio station has kept the tradition of Hispanic music alive for 29 years. “It’s a show that has transcended generations. … [Read more…]
“The multi-faceted event, located at the intersection of Welton and 27th streets, pays homage to the anniversary of June 19, 1865 — the date Texas slaves learned of their freedom — with a variety of activities. A live concert, battle of the bands, parade, pageant, health-and-wellness dome and awards ceremony are included in the festival, … [Read more…]
“DuBois’ life’s work – hundreds of pieces – paintings, prints, sculptures and more are all nestled inside of his Welton Street studio. Some works were immediately decimated by the water, mold may be causing others to deteriorate. He is undeterred by the adversity. “I continue to work,” DuBois said. “I try not to let anything … [Read more…]