The Broadmoor Art Academy and Its Legacy, 1919-1970
On October 15, 1919, the Broadmoor Art Academy (BAA) was born. Through the generosity of Julie and Spencer Penrose, the art school was housed in their former residence at 30 […]
See Exhibit DetailsDetour: Two Can Play That Game
Thomas “Detour” Evans is a Denver-based painter, muralist, and installation artist, internationally renowned for his brightly colored portraits and large-scale artworks. Inspired by breakdancing and hip hop, Evans often exists […]
See Exhibit DetailsMelanie Yazzie: Finding Oneself Again and Again
Melanie Yazzie is informed by the Diné philosophy of hozho — translated as blessings, beauty, and harmony. After experiencing illness, she challenged herself to create artworks that find ways to […]
See Exhibit DetailsNotes from the Musick Collection
Archie Musick was a lively figure in local history who had close ties to many prominent figures at the Broadmoor Art Academy (BAA) and Fine Arts Center (FAC), memories of […]
See Exhibit DetailsUtopia: A New Society for All
Utopia: A New Society for All brings virtual reality into the real world. Born from the artist’s desire to build community, Utopia exists both as a 4-by-7-foot diorama-based installation and […]
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