CommUnity Gathering

You are invited to the 3rd Annual Community Gathering, co-hosted by Neena Expressions and Nurture! This year's gathering is sponsored by Denver Arts & Venues!

June 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 2949 N. Federal Blvd. Masks are optional.

Last year, this event supported our Chicano muralists and celebrated the community of Escuela Tlatelolco. It is important for new communities to learn and understand our rich heritage.

This year we will continue the conversation about bringing healing and transformation to displaced and gentrified communities. It is crucial to share these dialogues in safe spaces that foster inclusivity and growth.

You are invited to be part of this expression; whether that’s a testimonial, idea, visual art, music, spoken word, dance, song, poetry, and/or writing. Why? Because art heals and gives people hope.

This is a free event. Please register on Eventbrite.

Escuela Tlatelolco/
The Escuela Tlatelolco Centro de Estudios was founded by Corky Gonzales, initiated by the struggle of the Chicano Movement in the 1960’s. His daughter, Nita, nurtured the school in a way that inspired direct activism from students, staff and families. The school closed in 2017 after 46 enduring years. The Escuela community was separated and the murals inside and outside the building were erased. Many people felt a sense of sadness and grief because the artwork was symbolic and meaningful to many Denver residents. The school was located on Speer and Federal Blvd., for 26 years.

Nurture Denver/
Nurture Denver’s intention is “wellness for the whole human” for its patrons and community. Nurture Denver’s vision is inclusive, warm and inviting, bringing wellness to a higher level of conscious awareness and accessibility.

As a "home for the whole human," Nurture invites all walks of life to embark on their own journey to successful self-care with committed members from all areas of the WellCare sector. Nurture is a community-based WellCare marketplace focused on self-care offerings for everyone. With over 60 vetted, independent beauty, wellness, fitness, café, and retail businesses, Nurture provides a place for our community members to meet all of their WellCare needs under one roof. Nurture is currently located in the formerly known Escuela Tlatelolco building. It is Nurture's heart to support the efforts of remembrance and inclusion. To stay in the know with Nurture, you can follow them at @visitnurture

Rewild Happy Hour bites and drinks will be available at Nurture for purchase.

Neena Expressions/
Neena Massey studied Chicano muralists as her undergraduate thesis at UCD, and then worked at Escuela Tlatelolco for 15 years. After the school closed in 2017, she obtained my MFA-IA in Performance Art Education from Goddard College. She now works in the capacity of personal and community healing through artistic expressions, raising awareness and sensitivity to struggles that individuals and communities face, from different perspectives and viewpoints.

This project brings attention to communal wounds that need attention and acknowledgement, and is very special to her because of her love and respect for Escuela and its timeless teachings, and the artistic murals in Denver.

Denver Arts & Venues/
This year, the Community Gathering has received recognition and a mini grant from Denver Arts & Venues. Arts & Venues enriches and advances Denver’s quality of life and economic vitality through the advancement of arts, cultural, and entertainment opportunities for all. They are responsible for operating some of the region’s most renowned facilities, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and many others. They support cultural events like the Community Gathering, and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all their programs, initiatives and decision-making processes.