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Nov. 2011: RiNo’s @ DIA

RiNo — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:08:43 +0000

Comprising the fields of furniture, product, communication, interior, fashion, and interaction design, the Design by Colorado exhibition features some of Colorado’s leading designers and highlights the state’s thriving creative sector, the fifth largest economy in Colorado. Denver International Airport’s Art and Culture Program, Arts and Venues Denver, and Colorado Creative Industries are proud to present this dynamic exhibition of twenty-eight Colorado design studios. Design by Colorado kicks off 2012, DIA’s Year of Design, in which the airport’s exhibitions focus on design, exposing the audience to this diverse and vibrant field.

RiNo's featured include:
Ellen Bruss
Where Wood Meets Steel (image shown)
Sabin Aell and Randy Rushton of Hinterland

A little video about it: http://vimeo.com/29107098

The exhibit has gotten a bit of press too:
Denver Post, Denver Egotist, Modern in Denver

July 2011: Ironton's Kagen Schaefer in 5280

RiNo — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:08:04 +0000

http://www.5280.com/magazine/2011/07/boxed

Ironton Studios and Galleries, a hulking metal building divided into studios for artists who work on canvas and sculpture, looks like most other converted warehouses in the River North Art District. Around the back, beyond a secret garden area overflowing with trees, shrubs, and vegetables, is Schaefer’s woodshop.

July 2011: Charging RiNo

RiNo — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:19:20 +0000

Click here to read all about RiNo in this month's issue of Art Ltd. Wazee Union, Dry Ice Factory, Weilworks and more!

June 2011: RiNo Scores BIG in Westword's 2011 Best of Denver!

RiNo — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:01:30 +0000

Best Impersonation of a Museum by a Co-op - 2011
Ice Cube Gallery

Best Artist Community
Wazee Union & Walnut Workshop

Best Home Gallery
Super Ordinary Gallery

Best Art Exhibit for Foodies - 2011
How to Eat an Artichoke? - RiNo Viviane le Courtois @ Redline

Best Art-District Icon
"Rhino"

Best Evolving Gallery District
RiNo

Best New Idea
Denver County Fair

Best B-cycle Station
25th and Lawrence streets

Click here for a complete list! - THANK YOU WESTWORD!

May 2011: BVLMD Public Artwork Dedication

RiNo — Fri, 27 May 2011 02:10:19 +0000

Plus Gallery
2501 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205
303.296.0927
plusgallery.com

In 2009 the Broadway Lower Viaduct Maintenance District (BVLMD) commissioned artists Mike Whiting and Mike Mancarella to create unique, enduring works to enhance the quality and character of the North-western entrance point to downtown Denver. Plus Gallery will host a special dedication of the works and celebration of the arts on First Friday, May 6th from 5-8pm.

The evening will include the onsite art performance "Pile" by Liz Green & her crew of collaborators. Plus Gallery artist Mike Whiting will also be joining us from California to celebrate the release of his new limited edition small-scale "Rhinos." We will have some of the most exquisite beer being brewed in the country that night, compliments of our neighbor Great Divide Brewing Co., as well as other beverages and light snacks.

Apr. 2011: Open Air Academy opens @ FREIGHT

RiNo — Fri, 27 May 2011 02:05:52 +0000

With many downtown area residents and working professionals in search of quality downtown education centers for their children, a new Early Childhood Education Center opened on April 4, 2011 The Open Air Academy, which is inspired by the world renowned Reggio Emilio schools of northern Italy, is located in the River North Neighborhood on the TAXI business campus, just minutes north of Coors Field and downtown Denver. Headed by Heather Eversley Jovel and Ken Clifton, Open Air Academy will provide working parents with a convenient location to take their children for days of activity, creativity and fun.

Parents who are interested in learning more about downtown Denver’s Open Air Academy are invited to visit www.openairacademy.com, or call the Center Director, Stacey Shields at 303-296-8300 to schedule a tour of the new school. Enrollment for our early childhood programs and school age summer camp is now underway.

Apr. 2011: RiNo makes the top 5 places for the BEST ART in DENVER!

RiNo — Fri, 27 May 2011 02:03:35 +0000

Even in its early days as an Old West gold-mining town, Denver had a strong cultural presence, with a local theater holding performances ofMacbeth long before the city had even a school or a hospital. Today, Denver collects and distributes more public money for the arts than any other city in the United States. Here are some of our favorite spots to experience art in Denver.

Click here to read more!

Apr. 2011: RiNo gets its own park!

River North Art District, RiNo — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:19:46 +0000

The Denver Parks and Recreation Department (DPR), working in partnership with the Trust for Public Land (TPL) and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) has succeeded in purchasing a 2-acre property along the South Platte River Greenway in downtown Denver. Located at approximately 34th and Arkins Court.

The property is located within the “River North” or “RiNo” neighborhood, which is expected to redevelop from industrial uses to residential and mixed commercial uses over the next five to ten years. DPR will build a new park on the property that will be linked to the South Platte Greenway as the surrounding area redevelops.

“I am thrilled at this investment in our parks and in our environment and its potential to foster prosperity in the developing RiNo neighborhood and business community,” said Mayor Guillermo (Bill) V. Vidal. “The purchase of this property for the development of green space will benefit all of Denver and add to the overall quality of life in our City.”

Working together DPR and TPL secured a $1 million lottery grant from GOCO towards the purchase of the property, a key component of the South Platte River Vision Implementation (RVIP), a three-year planning effort for the future of the South Platte Greenway led by DPR and the Greenway Foundation.

Feb. 2011: “One Way” by Mike Mancarella installed in RiNo!

RiNo — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:21:35 +0000

Another fabulous piece of public art has landed in RiNo. This one created by Ironton Studios Founder Mike Mancarella.

These large boxed one way arrows are the main feature for this sculpture, internal lighting turns the arrows into a lantern at night. We love it! It speaks to all the great RiNo studios and galleries in the area. For more information on Mike Mancarella visit his web site at Junoworks.com

Feb. 2011: Huge award for Fire Clay Lofts!

RiNo — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:19:53 +0000

Fire Clay Lofts recently received ULI’s Jack Kemp Workforce Housing 2010 Models of Excellence Award!

Please join us to celebrate at Fire Clay Lofts for a reception & tour after the ULI Discovery Series.

When:
Thursday, February 10, 2011
5:15 pm Reception at Fire Clay

Where:
Fire Clay Lofts
3101 Blake St.
Denver, CO 80205

Fire Clay Lofts (developed by Urban Ventures, LLC in Denver) is located on a former brick manufacturing site and covers two blocks in the Ballpark/RiNo neighborhood in Denver. This 166 unit community was designed by two local architects: Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP & Studio Completiva. The project was built over a 10 year period. It is credited with catalyzing this mixed-use creative community that evolved when Lower Downtown and Coors Field were developed and many artists moved to the new neighborhood to live and work. The developer included 20% of the units as affordable residences. The unique design of the renovated warehouse building and the 13 new buildings are home to over 200 people who live in the city’s first industrial/residential mixed-use neighborhood.

Please RSVP to pat@urbanventuresllc.com