ABOUT 2013 BIENNIAL

The Biennial of the Americas is an international festival of art, culture, and ideas that inspires critical thinking and promotes action.

Commencing on July 16, 2013 in Denver, Colorado, the opening week of the Biennial of the Americas will bring together leaders from throughout the Americas for four days of thought-provoking symposia and peer-to-peer workshops (called clínicas) which will explore the theme - Unleashing Human Potential: Reinventing Communities, Business, and Education. The Biennial will also present an exhibition of public art and architectural installations, titled Draft Urbanism, and will work with local and international institutions to present partner programs and events that further highlight the innovation and creativity in our region.

History of the Biennial of the Americas

During his tenure as Mayor of Denver, Colorado, Governor John Hickenlooper developed a vision for celebrating the Americas in Denver, highlighting the city as a center for intellectual engagement. In its 2010 inaugural year, the Biennial welcomed national and international visitors for a month-long, cross-cultural experience, celebrating the artistic, intellectual, and political spheres of the Americas. After a successful debut in 2010, the Biennial of the Americas now looks forward to 2013 and beyond with great excitement.

Board Members

John Hickenlooper
Governor, State of Colorado
Honorary Co-Chairman, Biennial of the Americas

Mike Fries
President and CEO, Liberty Global Inc.
Chairman, Biennial of the Americas

Erin Trapp
Vice President of Advancement and External Relations, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Frederick B. Taylor
President and Co-Founder,
Northstar Investment Advisors, LLC
Treasurer, Biennial of the Americas

Rick Pederson
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
Secretary, Biennial of the Americas

Don V. Bailey
Chairman and CEO, Triton Investment Company

Patricia Barela Rivera
Owner, PBR Solutions

Gayle Dendinger
President and CEO, CAP Logistics
Publisher, ICOSA Magazine

Verónica Figoli
Chief Community Engagement Officer,
Denver Public Schools

Amy Harmon
Founder and Owner, Urban Market Partners, LLC

Walter Isenberg
Co-Founder, President and CEO, Sage Hospitality

Bruce James
Managing Partner,
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

Mimi Larsen
Partner,
Seby Larsen LLP

Adam Lerner
Director and Chief Animator,
Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver

Susan McIntire
CH2M HILL

Mauricio Ramos
President,
Liberty Global Inc.
Latin America Divsion

Kent Rice
Executive Director, Arts & Venues Denver

Hassan Salem
President, U.S. Bank, Colorado

Timothy W. Schultz
President and Executive Director,
Boettcher Foundation

Jamie Van Leeuwen, PhD
Deputy Chief of Staff, Governor Hickenlooper

Donald Woods
President, Van Gilder Insurance Corporation

INTERNATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS:
Rafael Micha Smeke
Co-Founder and Owner, Grupo Habita
Chairman, International Council

Boris Hirmas Said
Chairman, Tres Mares Group

José Maria Urquiza
Senior Vice President & Executive Officer, Banco Walmart at Walmart de México and Central America

EX OFFICIO:
Jayne Buck
Vice President of Tourism, Visit Denver

CONTACT US

Mailing Address:
PO Box 300382
Denver, CO 80203

Physical Address:
1490 Lafayette Street, Suite 101
Denver, CO 80218

Phone Number:
+1 303 261 8823

Nick Swett
Vice President of Finance and Operations nickswett@biennialoftheamericas.org

Paulina Bravo
Deputy Director, Art Platform paulinabravo@biennialoftheamericas.org

Ruth Bruno
Production Coordinator, Art Platform ruthbruno@biennialoftheamericas.org

Laura Cales
Executive Assistant and Office Manager lauracales@biennialoftheamericas.org

Mark Coburn
Deputy Director, Thought Platform markcoburn@biennialoftheamericas.org

Fernando Espinosa
Image and Design Coordinator fernandoespinosa@biennialoftheamericas.org

Amelia Langer
Programming Coordinator, Art Platform amelialanger@biennialoftheamericas.org

Ramsay Pierce
Deputy Director of Development
ramsaypierce@biennialoftheamericas.org