Our venues host millions of guests annually across 1000+ events and throughout our public spaces. We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive, safe and accessible environment for everyone. We invest in our infrastructure, preserve the legacy of these venues and implement strategies to minimize our footprint. 

We believe in the strength and value of arts and culture in building healthy and inclusive communities. We are dedicated to supporting the growth and vitality of Denver’s vibrant creative landscape because we know our artists, creative organizations and culture bearers make our city great; they help our city thrive and make our residents proud. 

We create a full roster of programming at our venues and throughout the city that are open to the public and often free or with a low-cost ticket. We host films, yoga and wellness, immersive theatre, storytelling, singing, dancing, art, fashion and so much more. We highlight local talent and collaborate with local businesses and organizations to create one-of-a-kind Denver experiences.

Denver Arts & Venues invites fashion designers to present their best looks from their current collections for inclusion in a competition-style runway show on Oct. 14 at McNichols Civic Center Building in Denver. Designers are asked to submit photos of three designs, from which a panel of judges will select up to 10 designers to showcase on the runway. Each designer chosen will receive $500 that can be used to enhance the designs they choose to highlight at the Denver Arts & Venues Cultural Runway Series: Community.