We really enjoyed this experience! Jen is a great instructor and her pottery studio is adorable…read more The environment is laid back and very comfortable. Be sure to take a 4WD/AWD vehicle if there's any chance of snow/wet on the ground, as there's some dirt road. Jen also has some items for sale that she made in a little shop by her studio. There are a lot of wonderful pieces that are reasonably priced.

Comfortable atmosphere and an amazing fun time. Jen is very friendly, fun and knowledgeable. Love…read moreher ceramics as well as lessons for couples and friend dates.

As part of Belmar Block 7, Valkarie Gallery is an intimate space that offers artists the…read moreopportunity to share their work and passion with the world. We visited for the opening of Heidi Snyder's and Dorothy DePaulo's "Wild in the City!" and were pleased to view not only all of their incredibly detailed drawings, but the eclectic works of the other artists featured on the other side of the gallery (not part of the show). The partitions created additional viewing space but made for a tight squeeze once all of the gallery goers filed in. I feared for some of the delicate works of art! It'd be nice to come back during regular hours (and not First Friday!) to spend more time studying each piece.

Valkarie Gallery is a great space on the Belmar artists' block. The work here is whimsical and…read moreunique, and Valerie, the owner, is a kind and always a pleasure to talk to. I highly recommend this gallery!

I'm happy to report that Nicole has fulfilled most of her vision for EASEL (Englewood Art Studios,…read moreEvents, Lessons). The NKollectiv gallery has been humming along in its new home for quite some time now--using all three of the gallery spaces plus the long hallway quite effectively. I believe all of the studio spaces have been allocated and various workshops and classes have been conducted. A nice, light-filled workshop space is available for up to a dozen people. Nicole also offers open studio time to the public on an hourly basis. The spaces can be rented for events. A fully-equipped kitchen is available. EASEL has created a critical mass of arts-oriented businesses in Englewood. Nicole has been one of the forces behind Second Saturday Englewood. A dozen or more of the 40 art businesses, studios, and restaurants in the area offer extended hours and special events on the second Saturday of each month. The City's free BERT shuttle bus has a special route connecting these locations.

They're the best bet for finding up and coming artist. Christine Serr has an amazing skill for…read morerecognizing talent. Also, I know there is a trend in Aspen and other Denver galleries of pushing Russian and Chinese artists. I prefer the American work and talent. The curation for each show is so particular, you will only see the best of the best. Finally I have to mention they treat their artist like royalty. Another gallery owner Bobbie (something or other) has a notorious reputation for demanding her artist take certain directions. Gallery 1261 nourishes their artists and allows them to be independent. My money is on 1261.

They have a lot of representational traditional paintings here such as figures, portraits and still…read morelifes The art is of high quality and expensive. It is also a very nice space. They also have art classes.

I really like how forward thinking and smart this gallery is. They are involved in conversations in…read morethe art community that are shaping the future of art. I heard a segment on public radio that really inspired me. I think they are bold, brave and paving the way to the future of art. If you want to see high quality art from a diverse body of artists working in a wide variety of mediums, this is the place for you! Their open mindedness to the possibilities in art will keep me coming back for sure!

I am a regular visitor of the art district on Santa Fe and enjoy going to the art walks on 1t…read moreFridays. Niza Knoll's gallery sticks out as one of the best ones with its consistent high quality. The place looks often entirely different ever 4 weeks. The one constant is the friendly and knowledgeable owner. The themes can be very original. I remember a circus exhibition in 2011 that was really impressive. I feel this place is enhancing the Denver art scene and I am looking forward to many more exhibitions showing items or styles that I haven't seen before but which I will remember for a long time :)

One of the best progressive art galleries if you like real art created by passionate artists.read more

There is a funky little group of contemporary galleries stuck in the heart of the old Italian…read moreneighborhood in Denver. The area is called Highland and where Next Gallery is the whole place is pretty ethnic. Signs are usually in Spanish and low riders are everywhere. So, seemingly out of no where come these four galleries. Next is the newest. It's a co-op (the space is rented by multiple artists) so the quality of the work changes with every show. The space is beautiful with big windows facing the street and perfectly creaky wood floors. It's a good atmosphere for checking out some of Denver's developed talent and newbie stuff. It's a great place to see some artwork that hasn't jumped onto the minimalist band wagon. Open Fridays 6 to 10pm, Saturdays and Sundays 12-5pm.

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.

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.