Dec 31-Jan 3, 2010: Happy New Year
Congratulations to all the artists and galleries who survived the worst recession since blah blah blah. And congratulations to you Denver art supporters for stepping up when they needed you most. Keep up the good work. So on to the parties. I’ve got a couple of picks for tonight’s festivities, a few art shows this weekend and a film for dessert. Happy new year everyone.
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Three good options for New Year’s Eve tonight, beyond the usual dinner and drinks.
What: BALANCE – 15 artists, silent auction, DJs, drinks, snacks
Where: DVLP Headquarters, 2501 Champa St, Denver, 877.663.7422
When: Thursday, December 31st, doors open at 9pm, tickets $20 at the door (VIP sold out)
What: Silver Screen Ball – video art installations, local artists, DJs, drinks, snacks, red bar & lounge
Where: Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th Street, Boulder, 303.443.2122
When: Thursday, December 31st, 9pm, tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door
What: City Hall NYE – crazy line up of DJs RJD2, Savoy live and more including Daedelus, Jogger, Heavyweight Dub Champion, Vajra, Samples, J Flash, & Animals at Risk
Where: City Hall, 1144 Broadway, Denver
When: Thursday, December 31st, doors open at 8pm, tickets $50
www.coclubs.com/show/detail/24830
NEW YEAR’S DAY
What: Re-purposed pop-up market and art exhibition in a beautiful eco-friendly space
Where: Green Spaces Colorado, 1368 26th Street, Denver, 303.720.6850
When: Friday, January 1st, 4-8pm
What: Annual CORE Member’s Show
Where: CORE New Art Space, 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 303.297.8428
When: Friday, January 1st, 6-9pm
What: 30th Anniversary Member’s Group Show
Where: Pirate, 3655 Navajo St., Denver CO, 303.458.6058
When: Friday, January 1st, 6-10pm
FREE FIRST SATURDAY | DAM
What: Free First Saturday
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 720.865.5000
When: Saturday, January 2nd, 10am
REX RAY FILM | MCA
Joshua Hassel’s documentary about artist Rex Ray tours his career, from his hometown in Colorado Springs to his live/work studio space in San Francisco, exploring his artistic process and everyday practice.
What: How to Make a Rex Ray
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany, Denver, 303.298.7554
When: Sunday, January 3rd, 3pm
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Open call for entry to all RiNo artists, with guest juror Michael Paglia, Westword art critic. Submit actual work January 8th & 9th, $10/piece, 3 entries max.
What: The Icebreaker Show Call for Entries
Where: Ice Cube Gallery, 3300 Walnut Street, Denver
When: Entries due Friday January 8th 6-10pm & Saturday January 9th 12-5pm
SIDE NOTES
Everyone’s talking about the ELLE DECOR Goes to Denver review.
Shout out to Plus Gallery for getting named Art Space of the Year in the Denver Post.
Diggin MCA’s holiday video.
Posted By: Christina Kiffney