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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
2009 Denver Post Ovation Award winners.
The Denver Post Ovation Awards have honored the best in Colorado theater since 2001. This year, 159 productions by 63 companies were considered in three divisions, with 36 companies receiving nominations and 18 winning awards.
The Arvada Center led the way with six prizes, including best musical (”Miss Saigon”):
- Best Director of a musical: Rod Lansberry
- Best year by an actor: Michael Bouchard
- Best musical: Arvada Center’s “Miss Saigon”
- Best younger actor: Ellie Schwartz
- Best Costumes: Chris Campbell
- Best Children’s production: Arvada Center’s “Honk”
- Best Actor in a children’s play: Amanda Earls
Full List of All Nominations BELOW
Mark Collins with the Daily Camera announced over the weekend (12/19/09) the 2009 Camera’s Eye Theater Awards.
Proudly the Arvada Center garnered the Best Production of a Musical! Read more at Boulder Camera’s website… CLICK HERE
Other Category Winners and Runners Up include:
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role / Musical
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role / Musical
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role / Musical
- Best Choreography
Review: Arvada Center gives “Joseph” fresh coat ***1/2 (3 1/2 Stars out of 4)
By John Moore
Denver Post Theater Critic
Ladies and gentlemen, direct from Caesar’s Palace via the Grizzly Rose, this is “Jooooooooseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!”
Taking cues from Vegas, “American Idol,” “Top Chef,” the Middle East and the Wild West, the Arvada Center is bringing back go-go-go Joe like you’ve never seen him before…
The sets are spectacular, the dances dizzying, the voices mellifluous and the abundant skin supple. The sets smoke, and the cast is smoking. There’s serious wattage on display here — and the lights are pretty, too.
The costumes — 416 handmade pieces in all — are incredibly detailed. The brothers are dressed in designer jeans and Rockmount-like Western shirts covered by sheepskin leather vests. The backs are adorned with the exact insignia of the tribe each biblical brother went on to create, along with his name inscribed in Hebrew.
1 Comment23rd Annual Fine Art Market Show and Sale
December 11 - December 20, 2009
Main GalleryThe Art Market is designed to be an exhibition and sale of fine contemporary art created by Colorado artists. This sale and exhibition credits its popularity and success to the more than 150 Colorado artists who participate in the event each year. Our patrons look forward to this exciting sale and exhibition because of the excellent quality and unique selection of original artwork. Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2009. See”Links and Downloads” to obtain the application form.
Opening Reception: Friday, December 11, 2009, 5:00-9:00 p.m., Free
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
