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Last chance to see Allen True’s West  |
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Discover the work of Colorado artist Allen Tupper True in a three-part exhibition presented by the DAM, the Denver Public Library (DPL) and the Colorado History Museum (CHM). Allen True’s West, on view through March 28, sheds light on one of Colorado’s premier native-born artists whose paintbrush touched iconic locations all over Denver, including the state capitol. True focused on the everyday hero that helped form the West. Visit the DAM to see True’s easel paintings, the DPL for his illustrations and the CHM for his mural work.
The young and young at heart are invited to a week of fun during Spring Break: Embrace!, March 27 through April 4. Inspired by the exhibition Embrace!, which closes April 4, visitors can see what happens when 17 artists take over the museum with spray paint, old clothes, swing sets, pillows and other wacky items. Guests can crawl through Tobias Rehberger’s interactive maze, add a favorite word to Rupprecht Matthies’s word soup or explore their creativity with special art projects. Kids under 18 get in free.
Come for a final Embrace! before the exhibition closes April 4. The DAM asked 17 artists to create one-of-a-kind works for the dynamic and angular Hamilton Building for the exhibition Embrace! This is the final month visitors can walk through a sea of words, grapple with a bungee-cord sculpture or gaze inside a sloping wall.
Find out what the artists were really thinking with our cell phone audio tours. Embrace! artists talk about the creative processes behind their work and what inspires them. Look for phone numbers posted in the galleries or visit the Embrace! website at exhibits.denverartmuseum.org/embrace.
DAM members receive an entire year of great benefits including free general admission, free or discounted tickets to special exhibitions, member previews and events and behind the scenes news. During the month of March, members receive great discounts and first dibs at tickets to Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs. Ticket prices and details will be announced March 1. King Tut opens July 1 at the DAM for its exclusive Rocky Mountain appearance. Explore the splendor of the pharaohs through more than 100 spectacular objects spanning 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. To join the DAM, call 720-865-5000 or visit www.denverartmuseum.org/membership. To receive the most up-to-date announcements, visit the DAM’s website and sign up for Art Mail, the Museum’s e-newsletter.
Members also receive priority registration for summer camps and classes, including camps and classes focusing on the King Tut exhibition. Member registration for the 2010 summer session will begin March 9, with nonmember registration starting March 16. For a full schedule of camps and classes, visit www.denverartmuseum.org/kids.
Conversations with Curators: Allen True’s West
On Friday, March 5, at 4 p.m., Peter Hassrick, director emeritus of the Petrie Institute of Western American Art, will speak about Allen True’s West. The exhibition includes illustrations at the Denver Public Library, 13 oil paintings at the DAM and three murals – along with several studies for murals – at the Colorado History Museum. Free with general admission.
Free First Saturday, sponsored by Target
Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
On the first Saturday of every month, enjoy the DAM’s art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions for free. Free general admission does not include ticketed exhibitions, which require a fee. Free tickets are available on-site starting at 10 a.m. Free First Saturdays are sponsored by Target, and made possible by the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
Create Playdates
Second Wednesdays, January-May, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
Drop in on the second Wednesday of the month with your little ones (ages 3–5) for artmaking in Duncan Pavilion, story time throughout the Museum and games in the galleries. Upcoming themes include Dig (March 10); Splash (April 14) and Snap (May 12). Playdates are included with general admission; no reservations are needed.
Artists on Art: Embrace! – Logan Lectures, Spring 2010
Rupprecht Matthies, March 17, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
German artist Rupprecht Matthies is fascinated by the common experiences that forge social groups. His playful work ¿Being Home?, is one of the 17 site-specific works created for the Museum’s exhibition, Embrace! Rehberger will discuss his work at the spring 2010 Logan Lecture. The schedule also includes Nicola López (April 21), Denver artist John McEnroe (May 19) and Lawrence Weiner (June 23).
For details, visit damcontemporaries.denverartmuseum.org. Supported by Vicki and Kent Logan and DAMContemporaries, a DAM support group.
Teacher Workshop: Creativity Toolbox: Explore “Word Art” with Rupprecht Matthies
Teachers who are looking for new ways to engage students in art and creative writing can connect with Embrace! artist Rupprecht Matthies Saturday, March 20, during a full-day workshop. Participants will explore the creative process through the eyes of Matthies then go through their own creative evolution. $85 per person. Adams State College credit is available at additional cost. Advance registration is required. Call 720-865-5000 or visit www.denverartmuseum.org for more information.
Untitled #27 (Rogue)
Friday, March 26, 6-10pm
The launch of the Untitled 2010 season lights up the scene once again, bringing four internationally recognized contemporary artists from Embrace! to Untitled #27 (Rogue). All final-Friday Untitled events include offbeat encounters with art, unusual detours, local music, a cash bar and a dose of the unexpected. Untitled events are included in general admission, and students with valid ID receive two-for-one admission. For more information, visit untitled.denverartmuseum.org.
DAM Uncorked Wine Tasting
April 16, 6-9 pm
Tickets to Colorado’s premier wine tasting event are now on sale. Sample more than 350 wines from vintners around the world. Visit www.denverartmuseum.org/uncorked for details.
The Denver Art Museum is located on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock Streets in downtown Denver. Open Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.; closed Mondays, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission for Colorado residents: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $3 for visitors 6-18, free for children 5 and younger. Admission for non-Colorado residents: $13 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, $5 for visitors 6-18, free for children 5 and younger. The Cultural Complex Garage is open; enter from 12th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock or check the DAM websites for up-to-date parking information. For information in Spanish, call 720-913-0169. For more information, visit www.denverartmuseum.org or call 720-865-5000.
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