10 Great Contemporary Art Galleries To Visit In Denver

Pirate Contemporary Art are recognised for their consistent presentation of cutting-edge works by local artists. Founded over 30 years ago, this eclectic, alternative gallery space is run by artist members as a cooperative and can always be relied on to present the most audacious contemporary artworks coming out of Denver. Works of a variety of media are shown at Pirate Contemporary’s edgy exhibitions including painting, sculpture, mixed media and light installations by innovative and experimental members such as Phil Bender, Christine Buchsbaum and Collin Parson among many others. Pirate Contemporary’s collection of artists changes over the years, ensuring the influx of fresh ideas and artworks. Several Pirate alumni such as abstract painter Dale Chisman and sculptor Martha Daniels have also gone on to gain national recognition.

Pirate Contemporary Art, 3655 Navajo St, Denver, CO, USA, +1 303 458 6058

Artists cooperative Core New Art Space can be relied on to provide visitors with a little bit of everything. Showcasing a diverse range of works in all mediums including mixed media, paintings, sculpture and photography, Core provides a dynamic, highly visual environment in which to experience experimental contemporary art. Committed to presenting competitive, unpretentious exhibitions, Core New Art Space aims to facilitate improved communication between artists and their audience, particularly within the local community. They achieve this by promoting the appreciation, awareness and education of the arts and providing access to inspiring contemporary artworks. Alongside exhibitions of works by artist members such as Gina Smith Caswell, Meg Ingraham and Christine O’Dea, Core holds an annual juried exhibition, judged by noteworthy artists, curators and art critics.

Core New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO, USA, +1 303 297 8428

Dedicated to connecting artists with the wider community and exploring the tangible benefits of arts education and training, RedLine is an exciting venue for contemporary art. Founded by artist and philanthropist Laura Merage and designed by respected architects Semple-Brown, the architecture and environmentally friendly approach of RedLine itself inspires creativity and a sense of community whilst elevating the perception of contemporary art and artists within the area. The main focus of RedLine is the promotion and support of emerging artists, enabling them to develop their careers whilst engaging the public in their creative processes. Through their unique combination of art exhibitions, education programmes and community projects, RedLine encourages emerging and established artists such as Joel Swanson, Judy Chicago and Chen Man to take risks within their work and to connect with their audience.

RedLine, 2350 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO, USA, +1 303 296 4448

Robischon Gallery’s diverse monthly exhibition programme features a multitude of regional, national and international artists whose works address current cultural concerns through a variety of mediums and styles. The gallery was founded in 1976 and has since been associated with the generation of critical dialogue about contemporary art through its exceptional exhibitions, which embrace the multiple facets of contemporary art. Robischon Gallery represent a number of revered artists with historical significance including Robert Rauschenberg, Manuel Neri, Richard Serra and Judy Pfaff alongside influential emerging and mid-career artists bringing new ideas and approaches to contemporary art practice. Robischon Gallery also keep up to date with current contemporary art trends such as the rise of Chinese and Middle Eastern contemporary art, incorporating these themes into their extensive exhibition programme.

Robischon Gallery, 1740 Wazee St, Denver, CO, USA, +1 303 298 7788