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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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

We recognize historical inequities and barriers in the areas of access to funding, institutional support, and opportunities for creatives from marginalized communities. We are committed to abolishing these barriers by supplying our creative partners with unconditional resources, supporting authentic self-empowerment, and offering unrestricted developmental support for them so that they may actualize their true potential.

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we reside is the traditional territory of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Peoples. We also recognize the 48 contemporary tribal nations that are historically tied to the lands that make up the state of Colorado.
The Denver Theatre District 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.

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.
$2,850,000+
SPENT on District art and cultural activation
300+
days and nights of programming each year
$1,000,000+
in donated led screen time and billboard space to nonprofit arts organiZation
500,000+
visitors experiencing our cultural programming each year

Upcoming Events

12
October
ARTcade

ARTcade

October 12, 2024 - December 22, 2024

Get ready for the relaunch of ARTcade — a fusion of classic arcade games and contemporary art brought to you by the Denver Theatre District. This immersive experience transforms the traditional arcade into a vibrant space, with games and prizes reimagined by local artists. Enjoy fan-favorites like claw machines and pinball, along with new artist-customized games. Prizes include original art, stickers, handcrafted jewelry, apparel, buttons, and more.

ARTcade is open to everyone and is appropriate for all-ages. Children under 13 years old will need to attend with a parent or guardian. ARTcade is not recommend for large groups over 15 people due to our size.

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Open 12:00pm - 8:00pm (last admission 7:30pm), Thursday through Sunday

Location: 1555 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80202

Artcade does not have *any* restrooms at this time due to a flooding incident. Be advised.

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How to Participate

Level 1 - Get Tokens

Stop by the LOOT entry booth to get your tokens. Most ARTcade games will take tokens for each play. Gashapon Machines require a special token. You can get more tokens anytime.

Level 2 - Play Games

Remember that these games are works of art. Please be gentle with the machines and respectful of others around you.

Level 3 - Get your LOOT

Visit the LOOT booth at the end of your visit to exchange tickets and redeem prizes.

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Participating Artists:

Adam Raiola

Agnes Ma

Akemi Tsutsui-Kunitake

Alex Gomez

Andi Todaro

Andrew Huffman

Bakemono0504

bearwarp

Ben Coleman

Brandan Styles (Bzurk)

bunny M

Cami Galofre

Carmen Martinez

Charlotte Quinn

Chris Haven

Japanese Arts Network

Courtney Ozaki-Durgin

Danielle Seawalker

DOitagain

Drew Austin

Hoity Toity Goods

Evan Sanks

Fern and Skye

Frankie Toan

Gaby Oshiro

Gigi Symone

irlart

Pepperjack Art

Window Graphics

Machete Mouth

Jessie Rodriguez

Glass by Wood

Johnny Draco

Joseph Martinez

Julio Alejandro

Kaitlyn Mariye

Karma Leigh

Kathryn Batsel

Kevin Hennessy

Waffle Cone Club

Kynd Bags

Ladies FancyworkSociety

Leilani Nobuko Derr

Lynnzos

Maki Teshima

Maya “Lou” Dite-Shepard

Meesh Merlin - Odd Ones Press

Free People Records

Moss Lair

Olive Moya

Raymundo Muñoz

Poposition Press

Ryan Policky

The Dealership

Sara Schalliol-Hodge / ilikesara

Sarah Fukami

Hayley jo

ready2gogh

Three Sticks Mafia Arts

Therin Zimmerman

thnhdnh

Thomas"Detour" Evans

Unit E Records

Vic Escobedo

WAVEFORM.exp

Wes Watkins

Brayan Montes (AKA YAMZ World)

Yazz Atmore

Zak Ashburn

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Access Gallery Artists:

Louis C.

Nicole V.

Alexander S.

DPA

Allie G.

Brittany M.

Heather H.

AJ K.

Skylar K.

DILLPhoenix

Kira

Jose C.

Manuel

Ana

Ongoing

Micromonumental Mapping: Essence of Creation by Limelight
Shantell Martin Art Installation
Konstantin Dimopoulos The Blue Trees

more events

Dec
01
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Dec 31, 2024
Night Lights Denver D&F Tower Program December 2024
January 13, 2025 - March 16, 2025
Taste Test: Art In Tandem
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board and executives

katie kruger
DTD COMMITTEE CHAIR & Senior Managing Director, CBRE
LANCE ZANETT
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER
Sharon Alton
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE, DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP INC
BRIAN KITTS
director, marketing & communications, denver arts & venues
CHRISTINE COSTELLO
deputy director, colorado creative industries
TIM VACCA
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS, MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ART
BRENDA MOSBY
president, mosby services
MARK CALLAGHAN
broker associate, coldwell banker devonshire
Angela Lakin
Vice President Marketing and Sales, Denver center for the performing arts
Jen morris
Deputy Director, denver arts & venues
(ex-officio Board Member)
DAVID EHRLICH
executive director

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