Art for Everyone

The Denver Theatre District enlivens a 16-block area of downtown Denver through interactive, immersive and experimental arts and culture events and experiences. We provide creatives with a platform and financial support for sharing their work.

Many of our events and programs, such as Night Lights Denver and Understudy, become woven into the fabric of downtown or spark ideas and trends in other cities.

We formed the Denver Theatre District to bring light, art and activity to the streets of downtown Denver. The DTD launched as a public-private partnership backing the idea that managed outdoor media could support downtown activity and bring exciting unique urban experiences to the public. Over the years the DTD became a key participant in the downtown environment and a force in Denver’s artistic community.

we give people a reason to come downtown, be part of the city and have fun.

Impact

The DTD leaves a lasting impact on the Denver and artistic community through a revenue share model that is the first of its kind in the nation. Our media companies sell corporate advertising on the static and LED screens located throughout the district. We take a revenue share from those sales to fund art and cultural activities for the public. In 2017, we worked with Colorado Business Committee for the Arts to determine our actual impact, and it’s only grown from here:

$1,000,000+

SPENT on District art and cultural activation

$250,000+

in DONATED LED screen time and billboard space to nonprofit arts organizations

160+

experience-based events LAUNCHED OR SUPPORTED

370,000+

visitors DRAWN downtown for unique cultural experiences

What’s Next

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November

`Every Human by Moe Gram`













Every Human
Moe Gram
November 8 – 23, 2019
Empathy and consideration are medicines prescribed to humans to cure the angst, trauma, mental illness or other side effects brought on by life experience. To successfully administer this medication to the masses we must first encourage humans to be reunited with their humanity. Thus, the most recent intervention: Every Human.
Every Human searches to find the common denominators between us humans. As we reflect on these common denominators as a group, we will hopefully ignite feelings of empathy and consideration not just for others, but also for our selves. In participation with the Biennial of the Americas and Understudy, we will produce a two part data driven project that is both actively motivating growth in our community as well personal healing.
Public Hours:
Wednesdays 2pm—6pm

Thursdays 2pm—6pm

Fridays 6pm—9pm

Saturdays 11am—3pm
Opening Reception Party: Friday, November 8, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. featuring a public reception with the artist, complementary refreshments, and more.
Artist Talk: Saturday, November 16, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Pop Up Shop: Saturday, November 23, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (details coming soon)
Understudy is free-to-visit and open to all.
Biography
Moe Gram, is a local artist, educator, and community organizer. In 2012 Gram flew to Florence, Italy to participate in a 6 month museum studies and studio arts program. In 2014 she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a special focus Studio Fine Art and a minor in Cultural Studies from California State University Bakersfield. Gram is the visual art educator at STRIVE Prep Green Valley Ranch Middle School and sitting board member of Birdseed Collective. Gram also partners with Odessa Nomadic to cultivate the Creatives at Roundish Tables community, who meets monthly to engage in a wide range of round table discussions in varying locations throughout the Denver Metro area. The Moe Gram Art & Lifestyle brand remains active in the Denver and Aurora Cultural Arts Districts as a Fine Art Education and Community Enrichment Resource. These projects along with many others continue to validate Moe Gram’s dedication to a career in Community Enrichment, Education and the Arts.
Artist’s Website: moegram.com & find her on Instagram @mi_moegram
Understudy is located at the Colorado Convention Center / Theatre District light rail stop near 14th and Stout. Look for the B-Cycle station next to the light rail tracks or Shantell Martin’s art bench.