The art showcased seemed very current, yet basic to me. I think I recall cheesy flower portraits,…read morethat were similar to what I have seen in some small breakfast cafes. Art is art though... still great to look at. The owners seem to like artists who portray landscapes and cityscape's in their work. The studio also showcases sculptures, which were appealing, especially some of the colors, but please, leave the horse bronze sculptures behind. The coolest thing about this gallery is that they offer workshops, a mentorship program,, and ongoing classes such as open studio, figure drawing, and technique. * Star one is for bringing me to First Friday... Gotta look cool and artsy ** Hey there friend star two is for bringing community together *** Hey newbie star three is for showcasing new artists to help spin careers **** I got no talent star four is for classes, workshops and trainings, a great way to help art move forward

The Standing Sun Gallery is another art space along Santa Fe between 8th and 12th street, featuring…read morespecifically Rocky Mountain artists. The gallery strives to present artwork that is, "very high quality, attractive, and affordable." I am always one to support institutions supporting the art, but I must say, all three criteria are quite subjective, are they not? I would agree, yes, the artwork here is attractive, but is this really an important objective of artwork? The last time I visited this gallery featured were many heavy-handed, textured, acrylic renderings of sailboats at sea. Very "attractive,"---aesthetically pleasing, but really, not a lot going on above than this. All pieces are exceptionally well framed. Also, very nice bronze sculptures this last visit---Ray Charles, Miles Davis by TJ Riley. A great collection of handmade beads. The Standing Sun Gallery is a little nice, a little classy.

5 stars is unusual for me however it was very deserving…read more Andy was an amazing greeter with so much warmth & wealth of info. Today 6/14/26 was a free day ( my luck) so I bought a gift for the grands since they couldn't attend (sic). Inside and outside were fun creative activities for kids to partake. Music inside was part of the paintings. A DJ on the lawn to reach other senses. 7/26/26 is the next free day - GO! I was delighted to peruse this museum and change my previous plans.

Denver is one of my favorite cities and this museum definitely is a key factor. There are not that…read moremany museums dedicated to a single artists (Andy Warhol Museum is another one I visited) but they truely give you a unique experience!! Designed specifically to display Clyfford Still's work, this "small" museum (as many of my museum colleagues would call it) is actually quite large - enough for a few hours of wondering... The building itself is a beautiful and perfectly complements the art collection's scale, themes, and colors. I was told it has over 3000 pieces (over 90%) of the artist's works; and he believed the best way to experience an artist's work was by seeing it all in one place. It was indeed a great experience to be submerged in such an environment -- you feel so much more who he was and what he wanted to express. Must give this "small" museum a BIG applause! Everything was nicely done and it was a great pleasure to visit. AND, their website (https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/) is absolutely amazing! I've seen many museums' websites and theirs is the first one where I saw "Accessibility Adjustments" tool (look for the small person in a circle at the lower left corner) that helps people with different challenges. Bravo!! P.S. This review is from a draft I did in 2024, so quite late in publishing. I lost the photos I took so the following photos are from their websites.

What a beautiful space and with such wonderful people! I took a group class then came back for a 6…read moreweek beginner wheel and now I'm hooked! I'll see you very soon, pottery people!

I took a 6 week course with Syd. The classes are laid back, they were very helpful, and I am happy…read morewith the pieces I came home with. Bonus that the teachers seem to be happy with their work environment. The owner is super helpful if you catch her during open studio days. The studio is communicative and flexible if classes need to change due to weather. If you're looking for a studio to join, this one is worth the wait.

I recently hosted an event call the Denver Economic Forum at this Gallery. The space is a photo art…read moregallery, and turned out to the perfect place for our event. They even had a kitchen area, where the owner, Andrea Sowell, served up Flying Dog beer and other libations for the thirsty crowd. The topics we covered were rather stressful (bailouts, national debt, etc.), so I think having an artistic space helped keep everyone calm and rational. Call me crazy, but the mix of art and economics went together strangely well! This gallery is located in the Berkely/Sunnyside neighborhood just north of the highlands. I was pleased to find a thriving neighborhood street that housed several galleries and local noshing/drinking spots. They even have events on the first Friday of the month, much like Santa Fe. A great little street to visit if you have not already! One last note, they do walk-in pics of your furry friends on Saturday's. Cool service that the peeps at the Gallery seem to love to do.

School of Mines plays host to an excellent rock, mineral and earth science collection! Parking is…read morepaid but close by. You can find the location easily on Google. The museum opens with a small gift shop. They had a nice assortment but I would've liked more with the Mines name and logo! The best part is it's free, and massive. They have a ton of minerals on display, from local to far away. Any Colorado rockhounder will appreciate the Boulder and Table Mtn collections as well as the San Juan minerals. I loved the display cabinets and lighting. There are two floors as well, and the bottom level has a really cool display mine for kids! They have some fossils as well, great to see. Awesome alternative to bustling Denver and the $15 Museum of Nature and Science. Glad we have this in our community!

This free museum is located at the school of mines. It encompasses two floors, and features various…read morecollections of rocks, minerals, and fossils. The museum is also home to one of the moon rocks collected during the Apollo 17 mission, as well as the Miss Colorado crown. It's a family friendly place to visit! Free parking on the weekends.

While visiting the area we decided on the History Colorado Center mainly because the museum was…read moreclosed and I am glad we did. I have been to Colorado a handful of times but I did not know much about the history of the state. The Center is a great place to get the background you need. There are 4 floors of artifacts,exhibits, artwork, and displays. My favorite exhibit was ZOOM IN: 100 objects that represent the state. There is a cafe for onsite dining and a gift shop as well.

We finally made it in on the last weekend of the 90s exhibit. As a 90s baby, it brought me back to…read morea time of my childhood I don't have much memories of cause I was in fact a Y2K child but it was still crazy to see a similar office desk setup of my childhood in a museum. Signs of being "old". The exhibit was so thought out taking you through major historical events but also plenty of Colorado history intertwined as well. While Colorado is a great state to live in, it definitely has a dark history and I think it's important to take time to learn about the past and how this state was established on blood and tears. The exhibits are interesting because it'll go from one to another. Also appreciate the mini Little Saigon exhibit. Overall, it's a nice way to pass time and get your steps in. It's pretty affordable too at $15. It is located in downtown which can be a bummer cause parking can be difficult.

Still one of my favorite theaters. Parking is easy, everything is always clean, staff is friendly…read moreand helpful, great variety of shows and ticket prices are reasonable. What's not to love!

The Arvada Center is a spectacular venue, if you're not too far away. For us, the 25 minute drive…read moreis well worth it. Plan to arrive early if you're seeing a live performance as there are multiple galleries to spend some time with, along with light bites and beverages. There are so many seating areas sprinkled throughout the space, if ya wanna just lounge while you wait. Speaking of light bites and beverages, they have some decent offering and aren't too over the top for what'd you'd expect to pay at a live performance. I also don't mind supporting such a great venue and organization. We've seen a few performances at a couple of their theatres. My favorite is likely the most intimate space, The Black Box Theatre. The other larger space is well laid out, just bigger. I love the creativity and variety of their offerings. We've seen so many great shows. Def will return. And, the last time we were there, we learned about their spring plant sale that took place in their parking lot. Who knew? We went and really appreciated the local community collaboration. Check them out. It'll be a great experience.

Want to see the worst "theater," you could imagine?! Go to the website and randomly choose any of…read moretheir productions. We were given three plays as a wedding gift. The first play was well done and very difficult to watch. Tonight's performance - a regional premiere of "Guards at the Taj," was unexpectedly gruesome and disturbing. We had read the description- Which gave no warning of what the play was actually about. It was about how two guards are required to cut off the hands of 20,000 men who built the Taj Mahal. While I'd argue that there was nothing artistic about the play - people can disagree about this. What is unavoidable is that BETC gave no real heads-up. Their Artistic Director was unapologetic and noted that there was a "warning," on their ticketing page. That warning said it may not be appropriate for people under 16 years. We'll never be back.

We saw Birds of North America last night, and both my wife and I thought it was just phenomenal. I…read morewas simply amazed by the natural flow of the dialog, the real and at times raw emotions. I left thinking that I had just been given a gift in the passion and ability of the two actors in the play. This is a World Premiere, in Boulder at the Dairy Center. See it! This is a can't miss event.