 |
 Welcome to the 22nd edition of the River North Art District newsletter the RiNo Crow! Here you can find information on the district - including who's open for First Friday, special exhibitions, RiNo's at large and news. This month's header is work by Jonathan Kaplan at Plinth Gallery, information below.
We are also pleased to announce our RiNo Voluntary Standards for Developers - We are encouraging them to FEED THE RINO! More information below.
Next month: RiNo's Spring Tour!
Saturday, May 17th 11-5pm: Plant yourself in RiNo! Download your invitation here!
|
|
 |
 |
Object + Thought
3559 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205
720.226.9196
objectandthought.com
First Friday 4.04.2008 6 - 9pm "Control"
Object+Thought is proud to present new photographs by Boulder-based Jay Droeger. Droeger's arcade series captures an intimate angle of gaming along with Plus Gallery artist Michael Whiting, whose continuous examination of pixel-based images outweighs the gallery with steel sculpture. Opposing the pixelation, a beautiful floral installation drops grace on the gallery space courtesy of our friends at Babylon Floral Design.
jaydroegerphotography.com |
|
+ gallery
2350 Lawrence St.
Denver, CO 80205
303.296.0927
plusgallery.com
Plus Gallery will remain open till 8pm for First Friday April 4th. The current exhibition features three of Denver's most spectacular artists, Riva Sweetrocket, Peter Illig and Bill Adams, working in the mediums of pastel, painting and photography. The trio create a visual dynamic of wondrous depth and synergy that adds significantly to the first friday experience.
|
|
 |
 |
Ironton Studios & Gallery
3636 Chestnut
Denver CO 80216
303.297.8626
irontonstudios.com
Meredith Nemirov's exhibition Clearing: the Aspen Series will be open First Friday from 6-9pm. Clearing is an exhibit of large works on paper based on the iconic Aspen tree and it's environment.
To celebrate National Poetry Month we'll have two incredible poets, Tabitha Dial and Dee Galloway, reading around the fire. They will begin at 7pm. Please join us!
Clearing runs thru April 12th
|
|
Stripes Gallery
3309 Blake Street Unit 106
Denver, Co 80205
303-698-3287
stripesgallery.com
Òscar Amorós, an internationally acclaimed artist, that received THE IPA 2007 Award in New York, is joining Stripes Gallery from CADAQUÉS GIRONA. "Reading Landscapes" an abstract black and white photography exhibit that explores the idea of looking at a book in another way and the marvelous destination where the imagination travels. Amorós embarks on abstract visions of quotidian objects to take us to incredible magic universes.
Last chance to see Reading Landscapes, the amazing abstract, black and white photographs of Oscar Amoros. Open April 4th, First Friday 6-9pm. Show ends April 26th. |
|
 |
 |
CaShi Gallery
3458 Walnut Street
Denver, CO. 80205
303.297.2947
cashigallery.com
Open First Friday April 4th, 10am-9pm
Join Cashi Gallery for a special antique sale with up to 50% off. This is their first storewide sale in three years. 1000 items: baskets, boxes, ceramics, carvings, paintings, altar tables, consoles, coffee tables, side tables, servers, large and small cabinets, armoires, chairs, benches, stools, shrines, trunks, wood pedestals and textiles.
|
|
Plinth Gallery
3520 Brighton Blvd
Denver, CO. 80216
303.295.0717
plinthgallery.com
Plinth Gallery Opening Friday April 4 6-9pm
Jonathan Kaplan: "The Plinthed Vessel Series"
Plinth Gallery is pleased to show these new large sized vessels by ceramic artist Jonathan Kaplan. As one of ten invited artists in the Colorado Clay 2008 Biennial exhibition, this work was lauded by Westword art critic Michael Paglia.
Jonathan's new work will debut this First Friday along with the smaller studies, or maquettes, that were the original inspiration for these larger pieces. |
|
 |
 |
SQUARE 101 Gallery
3309 Blake Street Suite 101
Denver, Colorado 80205
303.522.8833
SQUARE101.com
Opening Reception: First Friday April 4th, 6–9 pm
New Work by Bradley Hoback
|
|
| New RiNo! HINTERLAND
3254 Walnut St.
Denver, CO. 80205
720.309.1764
HINTERLAND web site
HINTERLAND is the new space of Sabin Aell and Randy Rushton. The term HINTERLAND originates in the german language, has been incorporated into the english vocabulary and means: Beyond what is visible or known. HINTERLAND is were Sabin & Randy reside and were their studio is. HINTERLAND also includes a space for art, music, design related events.
Now Showing: C / S / V / ? A photographic exhibition Cole Thompson, Sabin Aell, Vered Galor Cole Thompson's classical black and white images, Sabin Aell's twilight zone photography and Vered Galor's merging of ideas and alternative process presents an unusual and surprising mix of photography.
Open First Friday April 4th, 6-9pm
|
|
 |
|
Art in the City:
Motogallery- 28th & Walnut
Denver's 'First Friday After Hours Party' celebrates three generations of the Trujillo family of artists at the Motogallery.
The Motogallery is a new gallery space opening up this spring in the RiNo Arts District.
This group show is the long anticipated event spanning three generations. With grandmother Judy, father Eric and his children, brother and sister- Levi and Gabriella. A variety of sculpture, painting, and illustration will round up the show. Bites provided by Gourmet Fine Catering- ales by Great Divide, wine and spirits. This is going to be a big show and a great night, so drop in and check it out!
Web site : artinthecitydenver.com
|
|
|
 |
New RiNo!
Dry Ice Factory
3300 Walnut St
Denver CO 80205
dryicefactory.org
info@dryicefactory.org Opening later this year, the Dry Ice Factory will host 20 individual artist studios, a shared ceramics facility, large art gallery and coffee shop. We are pulling out all the stops to make some of the most attractive studios in town at market prices!
Artist Studios Available! |
|
 |
 |
New RiNo!
Vital Industries
3733 Wynkoop Street
Denver, CO. 80205
303.698.4344 brandvital.com
vital.etsy.com
Vital Industries was conceived by Crystal and Brett as a creative outlet to integrate art and design into daily life. Crystal is sometimes Interior Designer, full time Vital creative director and maker. Brett is sometimes restaurant guy, full time crazy idea generator, screen printer, and business manager. Together they make up Vital Industries. But it is nothing if not Vital. |
|
New RiNo!
Mai Wyn Fine Art
3126 Larimer St.
Denver , CO 80205
713.885.1253
maiwyn.com
Mai Wyn Schantz works in oil on aluminum, painting dreamy waterscapes and turbulent skylines. Exposed aluminum edges create both a natural frame and an element of contrast to her landscape subject matter. She has been exhibiting professionally for almost 10 years.
Open by Appointment. |
|
 |
 |
Rappcity Art
4435 Pearl Street
Denver, Co 80216
303-838-7599
rappcityart.com
Mail Art Call for Entries: Deadline June 15, 2008
“My Voice”: For some years, many people have felt that they have not been listened to or represented by their government. We encourage artists to rise and give voice to those previously invisible persons in an exhibition to be presented during the Democratic national convention, held in Denver, Colorado, August 25th - 28th, 2008.
Your work will be part of a mail art show at RappCity Art, a short distance from where the convention will be held. The exhibition will run from August 15th to September 14th, 2008. Click Here for Details
|
|
Plant Yourself in RiNo
Celebrate Spring with a canvas of color in the River North Art District. Over 40 locations in RiNo -- the Denver district ‘Where Art is Made' -- will open their doors for Plant Yourself at RiNo, A Spring Tour on Saturday, May 17 from 11am – 5pm.
The event is free and features the best of RiNo.
For the Spring Tour, art spots along the route will be clearly marked by artist-created planters and gardens. Artists will transform their industrial surroundings into oases of unexpected beauty, offering an artful adventure for families, couples or individuals. Along with innovative local art, RiNo visitors will enjoy commemorative pins and complimentary garden seeds.
Download Invite Here
|
|
 |
 |
Red Line
2350 Arapahoe Street
Denver, Colorado 80205
redlineart.org
ATTENTION ARTISTS: Download the Artist Application & Agreement to apply for our program.
*Application/Agreement deadline date has been extended to May 30th.
Red Line promotes the creative expression of emerging and mid-career artists in various disciplines through the active engagement of diverse audiences. The mission of Red Line is to serve as an incubator for emerging artists and to create a vibrant community gathering place that will provide a unique cultural draw to the neighborhood while strengthening and enhancing the art community in the City of Denver .
|
|
Fuel @ Taxi
3455 Ringsby Court
Denver, Colorado 80216
303.573.0781
fuelcafedenver.com
Fuel Cafe offers artisinal style hot and cold sandwiches, salads, soups, NOVO Coffee, desserts and breakfast pastries. Among the regular menu items they also feature a daily special; get there early for these, they always sell-out!
Among the selections you'll find a Hot Reuben Sandwich, Chicken BLT, Brined Turkey Sandwich and many veg friendly offerings like Chop Salad Trio, with the BEST hummus in town.
Fuel-up at Taxi!
Monday thru Friday 7am - 3pm
Available for catering and box lunches!
|
|
|
 |
Ironton Studios & Gallery
3636 Chestnut
Denver CO 80216
303.297.8626
irontonstudios.com
Opening reception: Friday April 18th, 6-9
Ironton celebrates two of it's own with a great spring show! Passages is an exhibit of new paintings and sculpture by Sharon Feder and John Ferguson . The show features inaugural images from Feder's River North Series and Ferguson's large-scale metal sculptures.
Join the artists for First Friday May 2nd when they host live music from Andy Monley and the High Horses! More info in May's Crow...... |
|
 |
|
RiNo is please to announce our new FEED THE RINO campaign.
The River North Art District is one of the closest neighborhoods to Downtown Denver; the combination the location and the creative personality of the neighborhood are leading to increasing development. Several projects are under construction, and others are in the process of being designed.
As advocates for the neighborhood and its residents, the River North Art District strongly encourages developers to consider the personality of RiNo as you move forward with any building project.
Without the creative people who help to make the neighborhood vital, your development risks losing much of its value and certainly much of its charm. For this reason, we have developed a set of RiNo Voluntary Standards for Developers.
Each month we will promote the developers that follow these standards here in the RiNo Crow.
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
DEMIURGE - Design/Build Solutions
3505 Ringsby Ct.
Denver, CO 80216
303.292.1011
demiurgedesign.com
In April Demiurge will be seen out in the community as the team continues work on public art throughout the city in gearing up for the DNC. Restorations include Donald Lipski's The Yearling at the Denver Art Museum, the late Gerald Cross sculpture at Colfax and Speer, which will be returned to its original orange and blue, and restitutions on Lynn Emery's Museum of Outdoor Art piece will take place at Demiurge facilities.
Joe Riche's public art commission, to be installed at three locations along the northern corridor of Broadway, will undergo the beginnings of construction at Demiurge this April. Completion scheduled for 2008.
Aqua golf returns to Denver's Overland driving range with Conor Hollis' six industrial inspired kinetic sculptures which will undergo initial construction starting in the month of April at Demiurge. August '08
|
|
RiNo Crow © 2008
*If you've landed on this list and want to unsubscribe please let us know. If you've been forwarded this message and would like to continue getting the RiNo Crow please email us at RiNoCrow@rivernorthart.com to get on our list! |
|
|