Neighborhood: Downtown

January 17 – May 16

Denver Botanic Gardens

Freyer – Newman Center

1007 York Street

Photographer Fares Micue creates dreamlike self-portraits that integrate natural and surprising objects in vibrant hues. Self-taught artist Micue began her journey with photography in 2009 and has since focused on her practice of symbolism-infused compositions. “My work is full of symbolism, every element in my compositions has a purpose, from the colors to the props to the body language.” Living and working in the Canary Islands, Spain, she has received many international exhibition accolades.

Tickets must be purchased in advance (online or by phone); included with general admission.

Image: Fares Micue, Cultivate your Mind, 2020. Digital photo. ©Fares Micue.

January 17 – May 16

Denver Botanic Gardens

Freyer – Newman Center

1007 York Street

Photographer Fares Micue creates dreamlike self-portraits that integrate natural and surprising objects in vibrant hues. Self-taught artist Micue began her journey with photography in 2009 and has since focused on her practice of symbolism-infused compositions. “My work is full of symbolism, every element in my compositions has a purpose, from the colors to the props to the body language.” Living and working in the Canary Islands, Spain, she has received many international exhibition accolades.

Tickets must be purchased in advance (online or by phone); included with general admission.

Image: Fares Micue, Cultivate your Mind, 2020. Digital photo. ©Fares Micue.

2021 – 2023

The Big Picture

Denver, Boulder, and Beyond

The Big Picture is a biennial project whose mission is to connect the public to fine art photography in open-air settings with large murals wheat-pasted on walls. Through invitation and call for entry, the Big Picture selects winning prints for exhibition in Denver, Boulder, and sister cities around the world.

Locations and events will be announced here:

Instagram: @the_big_picture_colo

Facebook: bigpicturedenver

thebigpicture2013.blogspot.com

Look for artwork by these artists (more to come!): 

David Bencomo, Andre Ramos-Woodard, Brenda Biondo, Cali Banks, Cheryl Bailey, Chuck Svoboda, Dale Ralph, Dawn Surratt, Gary Beeber, Heather Oelklaus, Karen Fisher, Kate Robert, Kyle Huninghake, Leah Diament, Mark Bellncula, Matthew Rose, Maura Sullivan, Molly McCall, Norma Cordova, Patricia Bender, Paula Gillan, Sharifa Moore, Susan Evans, Thomas Carr, Tya Alisa Anthony, Un Person Project, Wendi Schneider, and Elaine Ling

Special thanks to Reed Art & Imaging.

Photo: The Unperson Project_Vaporized by Esa Morra Mexico City

Interested in learning the art of wheat pasting and turning alleys into galleries? Come visit us and become a Big Picture ambassador in your area.

THE BIG PICTURE ARCHIVE

2019 Catalog
2017 Catalog
2015 Catalog
2013 Catalog
2011 Catalog

February 26 – August 22

MCA Denver

Colorado in the Present Tense: Narkita Gold, Rick Griffith, Nathan Hall, and Maia Ruth Lee centers on how artists of the Colorado region are absorbing, responding to, grappling with, and reimagining the upended world in which we presently find ourselves.

Narkita Gold’s project, Black in Denver features 100 portraits of those who identify as Black, living in the Denver community. A multi-year project, MCA Denver will exhibit the most comprehensive presentation of Gold’s photographic and text-based series. Celebrating the immense richness of Denver’s Black community, Black in Denver is a joyful, vibrant, and layered testament to what makes this city so singular and how Denver can best elevate and honor those singular voices.

Image: Narkita Gold, Ash, Black in Denver, 2018-2020. Digital Photo. Courtesy of the artist.

January 17 – May 16

Denver Botanic Gardens

Freyer – Newman Center

1007 York Street

Photographer Fares Micue creates dreamlike self-portraits that integrate natural and surprising objects in vibrant hues. Self-taught artist Micue began her journey with photography in 2009 and has since focused on her practice of symbolism-infused compositions. “My work is full of symbolism, every element in my compositions has a purpose, from the colors to the props to the body language.” Living and working in the Canary Islands, Spain, she has received many international exhibition accolades.

Tickets must be purchased in advance (online or by phone); included with general admission.

Image: Fares Micue, Cultivate your Mind, 2020. Digital photo. ©Fares Micue.

2021 – 2023

The Big Picture

Denver, Boulder, and Beyond

The Big Picture is a biennial project whose mission is to connect the public to fine art photography in open-air settings with large murals wheat-pasted on walls. Through invitation and call for entry, the Big Picture selects winning prints for exhibition in Denver, Boulder, and sister cities around the world.

Locations and events will be announced here:

Instagram: @the_big_picture_colo

Facebook: bigpicturedenver

thebigpicture2013.blogspot.com

Look for artwork by these artists (more to come!): 

David Bencomo, Andre Ramos-Woodard, Brenda Biondo, Cali Banks, Cheryl Bailey, Chuck Svoboda, Dale Ralph, Dawn Surratt, Gary Beeber, Heather Oelklaus, Karen Fisher, Kate Robert, Kyle Huninghake, Leah Diament, Mark Bellncula, Matthew Rose, Maura Sullivan, Molly McCall, Norma Cordova, Patricia Bender, Paula Gillan, Sharifa Moore, Susan Evans, Thomas Carr, Tya Alisa Anthony, Un Person Project, Wendi Schneider, and Elaine Ling

Special thanks to Reed Art & Imaging.

Photo: The Unperson Project_Vaporized by Esa Morra Mexico City

Interested in learning the art of wheat pasting and turning alleys into galleries? Come visit us and become a Big Picture ambassador in your area.

THE BIG PICTURE ARCHIVE

2019 Catalog
2017 Catalog
2015 Catalog
2013 Catalog
2011 Catalog

February 26 – August 22

MCA Denver

Colorado in the Present Tense: Narkita Gold, Rick Griffith, Nathan Hall, and Maia Ruth Lee centers on how artists of the Colorado region are absorbing, responding to, grappling with, and reimagining the upended world in which we presently find ourselves.

Narkita Gold’s project, Black in Denver features 100 portraits of those who identify as Black, living in the Denver community. A multi-year project, MCA Denver will exhibit the most comprehensive presentation of Gold’s photographic and text-based series. Celebrating the immense richness of Denver’s Black community, Black in Denver is a joyful, vibrant, and layered testament to what makes this city so singular and how Denver can best elevate and honor those singular voices.

Image: Narkita Gold, Ash, Black in Denver, 2018-2020. Digital Photo. Courtesy of the artist.

March 5 – March 28

Spectra Art Space

1836 S Broadway

Downtown

Spectra Art Space is pleased to present Snapped, a showcase featuring a variety of local photographers in celebration of the Month of Photography Denver festival.

Photography will fill the walls of the gallery with special immersive installations and a unique series of work from each artist. Snapped is a survey of the variety of forms photography can take in the realm of fine arts. Featuring beautiful landscapes and analog film photography with a twist, to digitally manipulated works enhanced with projection mapping, this showcase truly highlights how invigorating and diverse the art of photography is.

Exhibiting Artists: Tania Kaaz, Just Dream, Merhia Wiese, Andrew Novick, Leah Diament, Alex Clifford, Amanda Armstrong, Baylor Kaaz, Anna D Bruce , Julianna Photography, Sharifa Moore,Macey Sigaty, Sadie Young

Co-Curated by Tania Kaaz and Sadie Young.

March 5 – April 17

Access Gallery

First Friday Reception – March 5

Meet the Artists Reception & Artist Talk – March 19

First Friday – April 2

Closing Reception April – 16

Virgil DiBiase  is a doctor based in Indiana. His life’s passion has been to work with individuals suffering from dementia. However, he not only treated his patients at his clinic, but he spent time with them in their homes. He took time to understand their struggles and suffering. Now, Virgil expresses those emotions through his photography to show the viewer how disorienting this disease can truly be. These photos allow for a view into a world many do not see.

Exhibition Dates: March 12 – May 8, 2021

Opening Reception (Tentative): Friday, March 12 (6 – 9 PM)

Walker Fine Art Gallery

300 W 11th Avenue #A, Denver, CO 80204

In a translucent reality, reality and fantasy overlap; both are present, but they cannot be easily distinguished from one another. Instead, they morph back and forth, and potentially create a dynamic that allows humanity to recreate itself, bringing ideas together to get a clearer world-view. The artists in this exhibition, including Bonny Lhotka, Melanie Walker, and Katie Kalkstein are striving for a sense of enlightenment by shining through the veil to express their truths and mysteries. These artists utilize traditional and alternative photographic methods, in conjunction with the Month of Photography Denver Festival.

The exhibit can be visited Tuesday-Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM. The gallery has been taking all necessary precautions related to Covid-19, including proper sanitizing, face coverings and social distancing. Our 3800 square foot space creates a perfect opportunity to view art while maintaining adequate distance from others.

March 13 – April 24

Leon Gallery

Open by appt. Wednesday – Saturday 10 – 6; Saturday & Sunday 12 – 5

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 13, 6 – 10 PM

Artist Talk (ONLINE): Wednesday, March 31, 6 – 7 PM (Link coming soon)

Leon Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Scott McCormick, who uses custom-built sets, headdresses, and expensive props to create photographs that tell the story of the Greek legend Orpheus.

From the Artist:
“I set out to borrow subject matter, geometry, and style from 19th century French academic painters such as Bouguereau, Cabanel, and Tissot. However, photos began to direct me and I found myself immersed in the folklore of Greek, Slavic, and Mayan cultures, and exploring a parallel between my art and that of the Greek legend, Orpheus. I spent countless days buried in books and on calls with professors, theologians and Mayan shamans. Through this research, I discovered a connection between these stories — which had wholly overtaken me — and my own past. This collection came to embody that exploration.

Rooted in custom-built sets, miniature models, headdresses, and extensive props, the photos began to naturally present themselves. Combining digital elements and film photos allowed me to discover the warmth and honesty for the epitaph of Orpheus. This gallery follows one story through a myriad of exploration in the art of photography.”

March 14 – 31

7:30 PM – 11 PM Nightly

The Colorado Photographic Arts Center (CPAC) is collaborating with Indigenous Photograph to curate an outdoor exhibition that will be digitally projected on the Daniels & Fisher Tower as part of Night Lights Denver during the 2021 Month of Photography Festival.

This work was created by members of Indigenous Photograph, a global community of visual storytellers who come from a diverse range of Indigenous communities across six continents.

“Together, these images constitute a portrait of life during 2020. And though we struggled through the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread civil unrest from the United States to Nigeria to Hong Kong, we hope these photos will also show you some quieter moments of hope and connectivity from life across Indigenous territories.”

Special thanks to The Denver Theatre District and Night Lights Denver for making this exhibition possible and supporting the 2021 Month of Photography Denver festival.

January 17 – May 16

Denver Botanic Gardens

Freyer – Newman Center

1007 York Street

Photographer Fares Micue creates dreamlike self-portraits that integrate natural and surprising objects in vibrant hues. Self-taught artist Micue began her journey with photography in 2009 and has since focused on her practice of symbolism-infused compositions. “My work is full of symbolism, every element in my compositions has a purpose, from the colors to the props to the body language.” Living and working in the Canary Islands, Spain, she has received many international exhibition accolades.

Tickets must be purchased in advance (online or by phone); included with general admission.

Image: Fares Micue, Cultivate your Mind, 2020. Digital photo. ©Fares Micue.

2021 – 2023

The Big Picture

Denver, Boulder, and Beyond

The Big Picture is a biennial project whose mission is to connect the public to fine art photography in open-air settings with large murals wheat-pasted on walls. Through invitation and call for entry, the Big Picture selects winning prints for exhibition in Denver, Boulder, and sister cities around the world.

Locations and events will be announced here:

Instagram: @the_big_picture_colo

Facebook: bigpicturedenver

thebigpicture2013.blogspot.com

Look for artwork by these artists (more to come!): 

David Bencomo, Andre Ramos-Woodard, Brenda Biondo, Cali Banks, Cheryl Bailey, Chuck Svoboda, Dale Ralph, Dawn Surratt, Gary Beeber, Heather Oelklaus, Karen Fisher, Kate Robert, Kyle Huninghake, Leah Diament, Mark Bellncula, Matthew Rose, Maura Sullivan, Molly McCall, Norma Cordova, Patricia Bender, Paula Gillan, Sharifa Moore, Susan Evans, Thomas Carr, Tya Alisa Anthony, Un Person Project, Wendi Schneider, and Elaine Ling

Special thanks to Reed Art & Imaging.

Photo: The Unperson Project_Vaporized by Esa Morra Mexico City

Interested in learning the art of wheat pasting and turning alleys into galleries? Come visit us and become a Big Picture ambassador in your area.

THE BIG PICTURE ARCHIVE

2019 Catalog
2017 Catalog
2015 Catalog
2013 Catalog
2011 Catalog

February 26 – August 22

MCA Denver

Colorado in the Present Tense: Narkita Gold, Rick Griffith, Nathan Hall, and Maia Ruth Lee centers on how artists of the Colorado region are absorbing, responding to, grappling with, and reimagining the upended world in which we presently find ourselves.

Narkita Gold’s project, Black in Denver features 100 portraits of those who identify as Black, living in the Denver community. A multi-year project, MCA Denver will exhibit the most comprehensive presentation of Gold’s photographic and text-based series. Celebrating the immense richness of Denver’s Black community, Black in Denver is a joyful, vibrant, and layered testament to what makes this city so singular and how Denver can best elevate and honor those singular voices.

Image: Narkita Gold, Ash, Black in Denver, 2018-2020. Digital Photo. Courtesy of the artist.

March 5 – April 17

Access Gallery

First Friday Reception – March 5

Meet the Artists Reception & Artist Talk – March 19

First Friday – April 2

Closing Reception April – 16

Virgil DiBiase  is a doctor based in Indiana. His life’s passion has been to work with individuals suffering from dementia. However, he not only treated his patients at his clinic, but he spent time with them in their homes. He took time to understand their struggles and suffering. Now, Virgil expresses those emotions through his photography to show the viewer how disorienting this disease can truly be. These photos allow for a view into a world many do not see.

Exhibition Dates: March 12 – May 8, 2021

Opening Reception (Tentative): Friday, March 12 (6 – 9 PM)

Walker Fine Art Gallery

300 W 11th Avenue #A, Denver, CO 80204

In a translucent reality, reality and fantasy overlap; both are present, but they cannot be easily distinguished from one another. Instead, they morph back and forth, and potentially create a dynamic that allows humanity to recreate itself, bringing ideas together to get a clearer world-view. The artists in this exhibition, including Bonny Lhotka, Melanie Walker, and Katie Kalkstein are striving for a sense of enlightenment by shining through the veil to express their truths and mysteries. These artists utilize traditional and alternative photographic methods, in conjunction with the Month of Photography Denver Festival.

The exhibit can be visited Tuesday-Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM. The gallery has been taking all necessary precautions related to Covid-19, including proper sanitizing, face coverings and social distancing. Our 3800 square foot space creates a perfect opportunity to view art while maintaining adequate distance from others.

March 13 – April 24

Leon Gallery

Open by appt. Wednesday – Saturday 10 – 6; Saturday & Sunday 12 – 5

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 13, 6 – 10 PM

Artist Talk (ONLINE): Wednesday, March 31, 6 – 7 PM (Link coming soon)

Leon Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Scott McCormick, who uses custom-built sets, headdresses, and expensive props to create photographs that tell the story of the Greek legend Orpheus.

From the Artist:
“I set out to borrow subject matter, geometry, and style from 19th century French academic painters such as Bouguereau, Cabanel, and Tissot. However, photos began to direct me and I found myself immersed in the folklore of Greek, Slavic, and Mayan cultures, and exploring a parallel between my art and that of the Greek legend, Orpheus. I spent countless days buried in books and on calls with professors, theologians and Mayan shamans. Through this research, I discovered a connection between these stories — which had wholly overtaken me — and my own past. This collection came to embody that exploration.

Rooted in custom-built sets, miniature models, headdresses, and extensive props, the photos began to naturally present themselves. Combining digital elements and film photos allowed me to discover the warmth and honesty for the epitaph of Orpheus. This gallery follows one story through a myriad of exploration in the art of photography.”

January 17 – May 16

Denver Botanic Gardens

Freyer – Newman Center

1007 York Street

Photographer Fares Micue creates dreamlike self-portraits that integrate natural and surprising objects in vibrant hues. Self-taught artist Micue began her journey with photography in 2009 and has since focused on her practice of symbolism-infused compositions. “My work is full of symbolism, every element in my compositions has a purpose, from the colors to the props to the body language.” Living and working in the Canary Islands, Spain, she has received many international exhibition accolades.

Tickets must be purchased in advance (online or by phone); included with general admission.

Image: Fares Micue, Cultivate your Mind, 2020. Digital photo. ©Fares Micue.

2021 – 2023

The Big Picture

Denver, Boulder, and Beyond

The Big Picture is a biennial project whose mission is to connect the public to fine art photography in open-air settings with large murals wheat-pasted on walls. Through invitation and call for entry, the Big Picture selects winning prints for exhibition in Denver, Boulder, and sister cities around the world.

Locations and events will be announced here:

Instagram: @the_big_picture_colo

Facebook: bigpicturedenver

thebigpicture2013.blogspot.com

Look for artwork by these artists (more to come!): 

David Bencomo, Andre Ramos-Woodard, Brenda Biondo, Cali Banks, Cheryl Bailey, Chuck Svoboda, Dale Ralph, Dawn Surratt, Gary Beeber, Heather Oelklaus, Karen Fisher, Kate Robert, Kyle Huninghake, Leah Diament, Mark Bellncula, Matthew Rose, Maura Sullivan, Molly McCall, Norma Cordova, Patricia Bender, Paula Gillan, Sharifa Moore, Susan Evans, Thomas Carr, Tya Alisa Anthony, Un Person Project, Wendi Schneider, and Elaine Ling

Special thanks to Reed Art & Imaging.

Photo: The Unperson Project_Vaporized by Esa Morra Mexico City

Interested in learning the art of wheat pasting and turning alleys into galleries? Come visit us and become a Big Picture ambassador in your area.

THE BIG PICTURE ARCHIVE

2019 Catalog
2017 Catalog
2015 Catalog
2013 Catalog
2011 Catalog

February 26 – August 22

MCA Denver

Colorado in the Present Tense: Narkita Gold, Rick Griffith, Nathan Hall, and Maia Ruth Lee centers on how artists of the Colorado region are absorbing, responding to, grappling with, and reimagining the upended world in which we presently find ourselves.

Narkita Gold’s project, Black in Denver features 100 portraits of those who identify as Black, living in the Denver community. A multi-year project, MCA Denver will exhibit the most comprehensive presentation of Gold’s photographic and text-based series. Celebrating the immense richness of Denver’s Black community, Black in Denver is a joyful, vibrant, and layered testament to what makes this city so singular and how Denver can best elevate and honor those singular voices.

Image: Narkita Gold, Ash, Black in Denver, 2018-2020. Digital Photo. Courtesy of the artist.

Exhibition Dates: March 12 – May 8, 2021

Opening Reception (Tentative): Friday, March 12 (6 – 9 PM)

Walker Fine Art Gallery

300 W 11th Avenue #A, Denver, CO 80204

In a translucent reality, reality and fantasy overlap; both are present, but they cannot be easily distinguished from one another. Instead, they morph back and forth, and potentially create a dynamic that allows humanity to recreate itself, bringing ideas together to get a clearer world-view. The artists in this exhibition, including Bonny Lhotka, Melanie Walker, and Katie Kalkstein are striving for a sense of enlightenment by shining through the veil to express their truths and mysteries. These artists utilize traditional and alternative photographic methods, in conjunction with the Month of Photography Denver Festival.

The exhibit can be visited Tuesday-Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM. The gallery has been taking all necessary precautions related to Covid-19, including proper sanitizing, face coverings and social distancing. Our 3800 square foot space creates a perfect opportunity to view art while maintaining adequate distance from others.