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Takashi Nakazato coming to Arvada Center

jcunningham — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:00:20 +0000

For all you Takashi Nakazato fans… Takashi will arrive in Denver on July 16th, and will probably come to the Arvada Center late that day. He will be working in the ceramics studio for a week, starting on July 17th. We will not be offering a workshop from Takashi this year, BUT he is always open to having people come to the studio to watch him work. (And if you have not seen the man work his magic, it truly is a must see!)

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Arvada Center Presents Figurative Sculptor Esther Shimazu, July 20
Esther Shimazu, a figurative sculptor from Hawaii, will present a lecture and visual presentation on her work at the Arvada Center on Tuesday, July 20, at 7:00 p.m. in studio 24B. There is no charge and the public is welcome.

For information on the artist:
http://www.hawaiicraftsmen.org/EstherShimazu.htm

http://www.natsoulas.com/html/artists/estherShimazu/esther.html

“Most of the imagery is of bald, nude chunky Asian women, unconcerned about clothing and hairdo, comfortable in their own skins. There is the occasional male figure or companion animal. All invite the viewer to play, but underneath, there’s a hint that they might bite.” – John Natsoulas, Center for the Arts

Kirkland Museum & the Arvada Center – 100+ Years of Colorado Art

jcunningham — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:49:12 +0000

This is the first ever collaboration with the Kirkland Museum and will be the largest display of their Colorado collection ever, thereby allowing enthusiasts the opportunity to see the Kirkland’s vast collection in one location, at one time. The exhibit showcases over 100 Colorado artists chosen from the 350 in the Kirkland Collection – a journey through Colorado art – from early traditional work, to impressionist paintings, surrealism, referential abstraction, and pure abstractions. The upper galleries will showcase works on paper, and the main gallery will display primarily sculptures and works on canvas or panel.
“It has been my longtime aim to organize a major presentation of Colorado art,” states Kirkland’s Director and Curator Hugh Grant. “Conversations with national and regional scholars have supported the judgment that Colorado ranks quite high for its art history among the 50 states. This extensive exhibition will demonstrate the sweep of artistic innovation that occurred in Colorado over 100 years and beyond.”

Hear Hugh Grant’s recorded interview on KCFR – Public Radio —> CLICK HERE

20th anniversary of the SCFD

jcunningham — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:51:16 +0000

Rocky Mountain PBS congratulates the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) on two decades of enlightening and entertaining the public through the production, presentation, exhibition, advancement and preservation of art, music, theatre, dance, zoology, botany, natural history and cultural history.

RMPBS presents short videos highlighting the exceptional work of the SCFD. CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Since 1989, the SCFD has dramatically reshaped the landscape of Colorado communities. As a result, Denver is now in the national spotlight and has been elevated in stature to a world-class cultural center. Congratulations on making Colorado a better place to live!

Linda Stevinson – Rex Morgan Volunteer Award

jcunningham — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:20:46 +0000

SCFD Nominees for Rex Morgan Citizen Volunteer Award

Congratulations to the eleven Nominees for the The Rex Morgan Citizen Volunteer Award, Judy Mecaller, Alice Montague, Dorthy Safford, Collen Sawyer, Barbara Scripps, Gully Stanford, the Arvada Center’s Linda Stevinson, Kathryn Shuhler, Carl Wells and Jane Wilson. This award will be presented by the SCFD Board of Directors at a reception to be held on Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Chambers Grant Salon in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Please join us to thank these volunteers who have made a significant impact on the arts, scientific and cultural community in the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
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Summer at Arvada Center – Partner / Sponsors

jcunningham — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:22:48 +0000

Special thanks to all of this summer’s Sponsors and Partners. It is through their generous support that thousands of local residents and visitors to Arvada can enjoy this world-class entertainment. Please return the favor and visit their websites and support their businesses.

1st BANK NORTH

Join the growing circle of more than 200 businesses throughout the metropolitan area that support engaging and enriching arts experiences for children and adults throughout the region.