The small exhibition space is located right next to the convention center/theater district, RTD,…read morelight rail station, and is free and open to the public. It is considered an art incubator space and has rotating exhibitions that I believe change every month. The space is 700 ft.² so you'll be able to get through the exhibition pretty quickly. This location does a wonderful job of maintaining the vibrancy of Denvers art community by having a welcoming space access to the public to visit, as well as having opening receptions when new exhibitions arrive. All of the people involved with understudy are incredibly friendly and involved in the arts and culture community. The next time you're walking around in the downtown area it's worth stopping by and taking a look

This small space, tucked under the Convention Center main floor and far enough off 14th that it…read moredoesn't have street visibility, probably struggled attracting a paying tenant. So instead, it became a free public gallery that is a gem, with installations rotating periodically. It has cool stuff, great staff, and always a welcoming vibe.

The new Astor House offers a fabulous new home for the art galleries of Foothills Art Center, while…read morethe original building is now dedicated to education. Astor House has 3 sleek galleries. The current Mile High International Pastel exhibit is not to be missed. And, entry is free. Parking is along the street and free street parking can be found a block or so away,

This small space, tucked into the middle of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, is a…read morecollaboration between CU Denver, Denver Arts & Venues, and the Performing Arts Complex. It is a non-profit, interactive and immersive gallery, with a focus on new technologies in art and design. You can find it across from the Buell Theater and next to the Prelude + Post restaurant. Cutting-edge exhibits are student curated and managed. They often involve partnerships with major artists and other cultural institutions. The space is free and open to the public. Exhibits can vary in quality, but are often challenging and interesting.

Derrick Velazquez and Lauren Hartog started this gallery in a tiny space at the historic, Golden…read moreTriangle Evans School in 2021. The Evans space closed in June 2023 after mounting 20 exhibits showcasing 142 artists, but the gallery was reborn in February 2025, at a new home in the Burrell Building along the Platte River Trail in the RiNo neighborhood. Derrick has been joined by new co-directors Jenny Nagashima and Ilan Gutin. The gallery tries to fill a niche between a project space and a commercial gallery, offering opportunities to both established and new artists. The quality of the artists and exhibits does vary, but Derrick and friends always provide an interesting perspective. The new location provides an elegant exhibition space. Parking can be challenging, so ride sharing might be a good idea. The 38th & Blake light rail station is also an option.

Kelly Austin-Rolo is a contemporary, abstract artist who works primarily in encaustic with a focus…read moreon landscapes. She has maintained a studio in the 910 Arts complex for many years, but has now converted the space to a gallery with a grand opening on May 15, 2026. Go through the south door of the 910 Arts building and up the south staircase by the coffee shop. You will find the gallery in Unit 10 at the top of the stairs. Alternatively, you can use the north door and/or north staircase to get upstairs, then take the walkway to the south side of the building. The gallery is small, but bright, with two windows facing west and a large entrance with light from a huge skylight over the stairwell. The inaugural show, "Points of View: Ideas in Conversation," presents complimentary, abstract work from 15 established artists, including Kelly. The 910 Arts building is full of artists' studios, other galleries, and a very nice coffee shop. Rolo Gallery is a great addition to the complex.

This repurposed warehouse is one of the many co-working spaces for artists scattered around obscure…read morecorners of Denver. These are generally closed to the public, although this space often hosts an open studio on First Fridays. The participation level, unfortunately, is rather limited of late. The setup is minimalist. The open space has been sectioned off into separate studio cubicles. I find it all rather cramped, dark, and gloomy. There's a rudimentary kitchen and lounge area. Some art is displayed on the hallway walls. There's also an outdoor lounge area hidden at the rear. A nice mural sets off the Walnut Street side of the building. The RiNoVELO custom bicycle shop has its headquarters here. Another interesting tenant is the LeahTard Wedgie/Cirque Gravizoides aerial fabric arcobatics studio.

Denise Demby is an accomplished abstract painter and sculptor. This space was originally opened to…read morefocus on her day job at the time, a kitchen and bath design showroom, with space for her studio and a display of her art. The art became more and more of a focus over the years until the design showroom finally went away and this became 931 Gallery, showing Denise's art full-time. This has changed again over the years as Denise began showing work by other artists. Eventually she developed a co-op/collective with a group of a half-dozen like-minded artists plus some associate members. The rotating shows are generally of high-quality, well-curated, and definitely worth a visit. There's a limited amount of true abstract expressionism shown around town (outside of the Clyfford Still Museum) and this is a good place to see it. Denise has accomplished a lot with her single-minded devotion to art.

D'art, I think, is the newest co-op art gallery in town and it is one of my favorites. It is just…read morecelebrating its seventh anniversary (opened August 1, 2019). The members have been carefully selected and are all accomplished artists in mid to late career. The work shown is always of extemely high quality. The facility was created for previous gallery/studio owners and D'art has made the most of it. The main gallery at the east side of the complex shows work from the 27 member artists plus the occasional outside show. The separate space in the far east corner is the East Gallery which is available for 4-week rentals and shows a variety of work. The other large gallery at the west side is the home of D'art 360, what I would call the associate members. Again, this is used for rotating shows of work by those 30 artists. The adjacent North Gallery has been used lately as a permanent display space with a sample of work by each associate artist. But wait, there's more! Go through a hallway north of the main (east) gallery, past the (nice) restrooms, and you'll find five studio spaces plus the D'art Collection, a curated, permanent gallery of the main co-op members' work. The members of this gallery are serious artists and the work shown is always original and interesting. The prices are reasonable for original work. Their openings are always worth a visit.

I have a long history with this space. My first time showing my work on First Friday at the Santa…read moreFe Arts District was here, in 2010. For that moment in my personal history, I always take the opportunity to swing through whenever I find myself down that direction for any reason. The gallery that was has long since changed hands a couple of times, yet always attracts some good shows. Over the last several months, I have found myself back at this place twice now as a destination. I haven't done that once for this gallery space in over a decade. Artist-owned and operated as a co-op in this iteration, it seems someone was taking notes. The main showroom is still in the front, with the full windows facing the intersection. There are still private, working studio spaces in the back, but the layout has been shuffled a bit. From the outside, the changes are subtle. They have fixed, open hours from Thursday through Sunday, which is a standout in comparison to other galleries in the area. What was the backdoor entrance and an empty corridor is now utilized as functional space for a satellite gallery. The main gallery and this secondary gallery have representation from co-op members. The range of work offers a wide variety of media and artistic voices. There's a smaller "featured" type gallery off the main gallery, which rotates solo shows. All in all, they've really gotten all they can out of the space, tastefully. So, if you're looking for a place that's not the cramped and crazy of First Friday, get on their mailing list or check their calendar when you're planning a night out. After all, this is the place D'ART.