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Sunset Cinema 2025: Photo by Jonathan Phillips 

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PROGRAMS

Through our unique social-cultural business model, Denver Arts & Venues reinvests revenue from our venues back into the community, supporting programs created with Denver’s artists, cultural organizations, and residents. Together, we create meaningful experiences that celebrate the city’s creative diversity, amplify local talent across every discipline, and strengthen the connections that make Denver’s arts and culture thrive. 

Our programs are built through collaboration, reflecting the ideas and voices of the people who make Denver creative.

OUR SIGNATURE EVENTS

We create a full roster of programming at our venues and throughout the city that is open to the public—often free or low-cost. From films and wellness events to immersive theatre, storytelling, singing, dancing, and visual art, we highlight local talent and collaborate with businesses and organizations to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences.

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16th Street Performer’s Network
The 16th Street Performers Network activates downtown Denver with live music, art, and entertainment. A partnership between Denver Arts & Venues and the Downtown Denver Partnership, the program connects local performers with businesses to create vibrant, arts-driven experiences along the 16th Street Mall.
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Art Drop Day Denver
Art Drop Day is a global event held annually on the first Tuesday in September. This single day event creates bonds between strangers through the act of creating and giving. We host Denver's celebration through social media, encouraging artists to drop art across the city and for others to search based on clues provided.
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Public Art Tours
Curated public art tours hosted by docents and DAV staff help guide residents and visitors through Denver's Public Art Collection. With more than 400 pieces of art in the collection and more in the works, people can find a diverse assortment of tours that suit their interests - virtual, on foot or by bike.
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Denver Public Art Collection

Also housed under Denver Arts & Venues is the Denver Pubic Art Program. More than 400 pieces of art can be found in all corners of the city with 50+ projects in progress. Over $40 million invested in the collection, along with historic and donated works of art, providing opportunity for Denver residents to experience art in public places. 

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