Preserving Chicano murals throughout Colorado
Dozens of murals in Colorado — celebrating Chicano life — have landed on the 2022 list of America’s Most Endangered Historic Places, which comes from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The listing is a victory for a community trying to preserve these works of art from weather, pollution, and gentrification. Denverite’s Maggie Donahue tells us about a group leading the effort.
Denverite Investigates Sexual Assault Allegations In Denver’s Street Art Scene
Denverite reporter Maggie Donahue investigates allegations of sexual assault against CRUSH Walls founder Robin Munro.
New Museum Show, ‘Citizenship,’ Aims To Combat Loneliness
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver has launched a new show called Citizenship. One installation gets people, sometimes strangers, to ask 36 questions that lead to closeness.
The MCA Wants To Lead You Through Denver’s ‘Unconcious Dream Mind’
Earlier this summer, the MCA launched ‘Dreaming Denver,’ a 30-stop audio tour of the city created by surrealist poet Mathias Svalina.
A Year After Elijah McClain’s Encounter With Aurora Police, Artists Around The World Are Still Telling His Story
Denverite spoke with 14 artists from all over the world, from Missouri to New Zealand, about the pieces they created to honor McClain.
UMS Re-envisions Itself In The Pandemic As ‘Underground Music Something’
This year’s Underground Music Showcase has been re-imagined as an “Underground Music Something” as it becomes a live-streamed festival and fundraiser in partnership with the Colorado Music Relief Fund.
