creative and curious Coloradans building community with a purpose.

Biennial Culture Club

Welcome to the Biennial Culture Club! We’re a community of curious and creative Coloradans coming together with purpose. Through arts and culture, we build connections here in Colorado and across the Americas.

As a member, you’ll join us for unique experiences—artist studio visits, cultural outings, community gatherings, and behind-the-scenes access to creative spaces. Together, we support local arts, foster meaningful exchange, and celebrate the diverse voices that shape our region and beyond.

We’re so glad you’re here—your participation makes this community thrive.

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What We do

  • Biennial Culture Club at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. People socializing at a celebration with colorful hanging decorations inside a modern room with large windows.

    Curated Monthly Events

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • A group of people is gathered in an art gallery, listening to a woman give a presentation or tour. The artwork behind her is a large, colorful installation featuring a blue, insect-like creature with many striped legs, set against blue fabric. The gallery has white walls and high ceilings with spotlights, and a large black and white poster that reads 'Saint Malo' is visible above the installation.

    Weekly Culture Hops

    CultureHops are a weekly Friday morning gathering that takes members inside artist studios, galleries, museums, and cultural landmarks across the city. These gatherings foster deeper engagement with Denver’s arts community, often featuring coffee and pastries from small, locally owned businesses with roots across the Americas.

  • 2024 Americas Summit Costa Rica. People at an art gallery exhibit looking at artwork on white walls.

    Culture Trips

    From artist studio visits and art fairs to architectural walks, curated tours, and meals at acclaimed restaurants, Culture Trips immerse members in the vibrant fabric of arts and culture across the Americas. Each journey offers behind-the-scenes access and unforgettable connections with local leaders, creatives, and communities. Check out where we are headed next!

ARTS & CULTURE

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More about the club

from our members

CultureHop: Tilting West at the Arvada Center
Jul
17

CultureHop: Tilting West at the Arvada Center

Join us as we head to Arvada to explore the intersection of contemporary art and the American West.

We will be immersed in Tilting West, a large-scale group exhibition presented in partnership with Tilt West that reexamines the genre of the American West through a contemporary lens.

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CultureHop: La Serra Collective
Jul
24

CultureHop: La Serra Collective

In this CultureHop, we will experience a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the dramatic final stages of firing the Denver Anagama, a massive, 35-foot woodfire kiln built in 2015. This event brings together nearly 30 artists from across the country to fire over 1,000 ceramic pieces over the course of six days. With our visit falling toward the end of this intense process, participants will get to see the kiln at its hottest, surrounded by live fire and active studio teamwork.

In addition to the kiln firing, we will tour the La Serra Design porcelain production studio and La Serra Studios' residency spaces. Time permitting, the group may also have the option to tour Balistreri Winery, a local estate deeply connected to La Serra through shared history, values, and proximity.

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Aspen Art Fair UFO (Unforgettable Field Outing)
Jul
29

Aspen Art Fair UFO (Unforgettable Field Outing)

UNFORGETTABLE FIELD OUTINGS!

Join the Biennial of the Americas for an exclusive and unforgettable day of art and summer mountain magic. From Brazil to Aspen, you'll get to experience the vibrancy of art from across the Americas in just one day. Your ticket includes everything you need to make the most of this curated adventure:

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CultureHop: Denver Botanic Gardens - Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism
Jul
31

CultureHop: Denver Botanic Gardens - Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism

Join Culture Club for a journey of personal introspection and collective harmony through Jaume Plensa’s: A New Humanism.

This landmark exhibition is the first U.S. retrospective for the internationally acclaimed artist, featuring monumental figurative sculptures that have captivated audiences globally for over four decades.

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CultureHop: East Window & Yumi Janairo Roth - Effigy 1462
Aug
7

CultureHop: East Window & Yumi Janairo Roth - Effigy 1462

Join Culture Club and East Window for a private tour of Effigy 1462, a powerful four-year durational artwork by Yumi Janairo Roth, confronting censorship and the bureaucracy of control.

Soon after January 20, 2025, federal employees reported that seemingly innocuous words in government contracts and grants were being flagged for review under a flurry of new executive orders. Phrases like “accessible,” “climate,” “female,” “gender,” “pollution,” and “woman” could trigger a project being defunded or a report erased from public databases. These precise banned words are featured across the 1,462 posters, printed in the distinct font of the "MAGA" logo.

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CultureHop: Wonderbound
Aug
14

CultureHop: Wonderbound

Culture Club x Wonderbound: Private Studio Tour: Join us for an intimate look inside the Wonderbound studio. Experience a private tour of the space and a special rehearsal viewing with the dancers and creative team.

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CultureHop: Clyfford Still Museum
Aug
21

CultureHop: Clyfford Still Museum

Join Culture Club as we take a deeper look into the award-winning Clyfford Still Museum, and the legacy of one of the founding figures of Abstract Expressionism. We'll explore nine beautiful galleries filled with his monumental paintings, tranquil outdoor terraces, a hands-on creation studio, and more. 

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CultureHop: bld studio and Raw Creative
Aug
28

CultureHop: bld studio and Raw Creative

This CultureHop gives us a special preview of the "Plaza of the Americas," an exciting new collaboration between The Biennial of the Americas and bld studio. We’ll tour bld's custom fabrication space, Raw Creative, to see firsthand how bld is designing the secure bike storage, and fabricating the play features and community gathering infrastructure. 

You will see the design process, meet the creators, and learn about the spaces that can serve as the meeting place for connectivity, culture, and community of the Americas.

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2026 Culture Trip: Toronto
Sep
24
to Sep 27

2026 Culture Trip: Toronto

The Biennial Culture Club will be heading north to Canada! Anchored by the Toronto Biennial of Art, and in partnership with the Canadian Consulate, we’ll explore the fairs, galleries and vibrant energy of North America’s most dynamic cultural hub. Sponsored by Consulate General of Canada.

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CultureHop: Taza Gallery and Javier Flores
Jul
10

CultureHop: Taza Gallery and Javier Flores

Join us as we head to Brighton to explore the intersection of contemporary art and community spaces.

We will be joined in person by celebrated artist Javier Flores who will lead us through his current solo exhibition, sharing intimate insights into his roots in Brighton, his creative journey, and what it means to grow up and flourish as an artist within Adams County.

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CultureHop: The Private Collection of Lovedy Barbatelli
Jun
26

CultureHop: The Private Collection of Lovedy Barbatelli

Lovedy’s vision and passion for art transcends boundaries, mediums and conventions.” — Doug Kacena

Join Culture Club for an exclusive CultureHop to visit the private collection of Lovedy Barbatelli. Come be inspired by an incredible, deeply personal journey through regional, domestic, and international contemporary art.

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Culture Club Volunteers @ The Village Exchange Center
Jun
25

Culture Club Volunteers @ The Village Exchange Center

Join Culture Club as we volunteer to support Village Exchange Center!

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Culture Club is coming together for an afternoon of community connection, cultural exchange, and meaningful service. True to the belief that Every Act of Kindness Counts, this volunteer outing is an opportunity to work across cultures and help create a sense of belonging for our diverse Colorado community. 

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ALTO GALLERY: BLUE GIANT - JOHNNY DRACO SOLO EXHIBITION
Jun
19

ALTO GALLERY: BLUE GIANT - JOHNNY DRACO SOLO EXHIBITION

Join the Culture Club at Alto Gallery to explore Blue Giant, a captivating solo exhibition by Johnny Draco.

Draco explores a moment of expansion when growth becomes unavoidable and the work begins to push beyond its own boundaries. In this body of work, Draco moves from abstraction into silhouette and defined figures, building a visual language rooted in Black identity and the African diaspora.

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June monthly event: Colorado Photographic Arts Center - Western Cowboy: Reloaded
Jun
18

June monthly event: Colorado Photographic Arts Center - Western Cowboy: Reloaded

Join Culture Club as we dive into Western Cowboy: Reloaded, a compelling exhibition that reexamines one of the most enduring figures in American culture. Featuring six Colorado-based photographers, the exhibition looks beyond the myth of the lone cowboy to uncover the layered histories and communities that shape the American West.

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CultureHop: Art Students League of Denver
Jun
12

CultureHop: Art Students League of Denver

Join us at the historic Art Students League of Denver (ASLD) for a compelling look into the work of 2026 artist-in-residence Juan Carlos Escobedo. Since 1987, ASLD has operated under the belief that art is for everyone, fostering artistic self-expression and community conversation from its landmark West Wash Park home.

In his new solo exhibition, Curas: Males del Corazón, Escobedo builds on his previous explorations of classism, racism, and colorism to observe the broader phenomena surrounding racialized landscapes.

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Pikes Peak UFO (Unforgettable Field Outing)
Jun
6

Pikes Peak UFO (Unforgettable Field Outing)

Supported through the El Pomar Foundation, join Culture Club for a full-day journey through the Pikes Peak region, exploring a dynamic mix of public art, creative spaces, and artist studios. From immersive installations, to behind-the-scenes visits with working artists and local makers, the day offers a deeper look into the region’s vibrant creative ecosystem.

Transportation, food and fun is all provided!

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CultureHop: Rainy Days Gallery
Jun
5

CultureHop: Rainy Days Gallery

Join us for our next Culture Club excursion as we step into Rainy Days Gallery, a dynamic contemporary art gallery and creative space nestled in the heart of Denver’s RiNo Art District.

Built around the evocative question, “What do we do on our rainy days?” this space serves as a vibrant sanctuary for art, conversation, movement, and community.

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BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions - The Denver Premiere
May
29

BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions - The Denver Premiere

The Biennial of the Americas is partnering with MATTER, Sundance Film Festival, and MCA Denver for a special screening of BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions at the MCA Holiday Theater.

Adapted from Kahlil Joseph’s renowned video installation, BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions is a cinematic work that mirrors the sonic textures of an album—interweaving fiction and history through cultural figures, artists, and digital voices in a vision of Black consciousness.

The evening includes a social hour, bookstore pop-up, and a post-film conversation

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CultureHop: Robischon Gallery
May
29

CultureHop: Robischon Gallery

Join us for an insightful conversation with treasured Colorado filmmaker Stacey Steers. Centered on her latest award-winning animated work, The Stars Watch From Long Ago, this expansive exhibition features mesmerizing video objects, hand-colored collage stills, and filmic prints.

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FROM GUATEMALA TO TORONTO: A SPECIAL CULTURETRIP HAPPY HOUR
May
26

FROM GUATEMALA TO TORONTO: A SPECIAL CULTURETRIP HAPPY HOUR

Let’s celebrate our adventures, the artists we’ve met, and the road ahead for our 2026 Culture Trips!

  • Meet Artist Verónica Riedel: We are thrilled to welcome Verónica from our trip to Guatemala! A filmmaker and multimedia artist that challenges how we think about ecosystems and our collective responsibility to the earth.

  • Reconnect & Relive: Catch up with your favorite travel companions and grab copies of the travel guides from our past excursions.

  • The 2026 Itinerary: Be the first to get the highlights for our upcoming trips! We’re heading to Canada for the Toronto Biennial of Art, plus two regional excursions to Pikes Peak and Aspen.

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CultureHop: Reunion Bakery
May
22

CultureHop: Reunion Bakery

Reunion Bakery is officially open in Platt Park, and we’re gathering to celebrate this major milestone. Founder Ismael De Sousa has transformed a shell of a space into a full-scale bakery that feels more like a restaurant, doubling the size of their original RiNo stall.

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Culture Club May Event: The East Colfax Culture & Comida Crawl
May
17

Culture Club May Event: The East Colfax Culture & Comida Crawl

Lace up your walking shoes (only for a mile) and bring your appetite—we’re taking over East Colfax for a curated journey through the flavors, sounds, stores, and spirits of the Americas.

Colfax is a living multiverse of local businesses with deep cultural roots that anchor Denver’s heartbeat. We aren’t just passing through; we’re diving into the stories, shops, and snacks that make this stretch of the city iconic. Join us to experience the people and community that truly define the neighborhood.

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CultureHop: East Window
May
15

CultureHop: East Window

Join us for a CultureHop featuring Being Grayson, a powerful photography project by Julia Vandenoever that explores the intersection of neurodiversity and parenting. It’s an intimate look at the "multiverse of complexities" within families, led by an artist whose work was recently acquired by Smith College.

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CultureHop: O'baware Studio Visit
May
1

CultureHop: O'baware Studio Visit

Join Culture Club for a special visit with Japanese-born ceramic artist Kazu Oba, whose work blends traditional Karatsu ware with a modern, thoughtful approach to form and function. Often created in collaboration with chefs, his ceramics are meant to be experienced through food, gathering, and shared moments. Come explore his process and the quiet beauty behind his work.

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Family Friendly CulturePop! Denver Zoo & Glowing Wild
Apr
30

Family Friendly CulturePop! Denver Zoo & Glowing Wild

From glowing forests to radiant reefs, to a towering 20-foot moose, Join Culture Club and the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance for a magical, family-friendly evening at their limited-time Glowing Wild experience.

Enjoy light bites, drinks, and special access as you wander through a luminous world of 60 immersive scenes and 175 larger-than-life lanterns, each handcrafted by Chinese artisans and inspired by wildlife and conservation across the globe.

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CulturePop: Marcos Acosta - Fragile Thoughts Closing Celebration
Apr
25

CulturePop: Marcos Acosta - Fragile Thoughts Closing Celebration

Join us for a special Saturday CulturePop and closing celebration of Fragile Thought, an exhibition by artist Marcos Acosta. Through paintings and works on paper inspired by Colorado and the Southwest, Acosta explores the shifting boundary between the natural world and the inner landscape of the mind.

Gather with us for an evening of conversation, community, and a final chance to experience these evocative works.

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CultureHop: Alto Gallery - Repetition & Ritual
Apr
24

CultureHop: Alto Gallery - Repetition & Ritual

Join Culture Club for a visit to Repetition & Ritual, a group exhibition presented by the Colorado South Asian Artists Group (C-SAAG). Featuring works ranging from traditional folk art and meditative mandalas to photography, sculpture, and contemporary interpretations of pattern and rhythm, the exhibition explores how repetition can become a quiet ritual within artistic practice.

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CultureHop: NKollectiv Gallery & EASEL Studios
Apr
17

CultureHop: NKollectiv Gallery & EASEL Studios

  • 3485 South Broadway Englewood, CO, 80113 United States (map)
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Join Culture Club for a behind-the-scenes visit to NKollectiv Gallery and EASEL Studios, coinciding with Apis Opus, a national juried exhibition exploring beeswax-based media including encaustic and cold wax. Alongside the exhibition, guests will experience additional gallery spaces featuring member artists and CATHARSIS, a group show reflecting on current world events.

During the visit, artists will be on site to share their work, with special insight and live demonstrations highlighting the unique qualities of wax-based media. Coffee, conversation, and an intimate look into working studios will round out the morning.

Location:
3485 South Broadway (upstairs from Mutiny Comics and Coffee and Fellow Traveler restaurant— look for the rainbow stairs)

Please note: stairs required for entry

Parking: Free street and nearby lot parking available.

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CultureHop: The Exchange & CCA headquarters
Apr
10

CultureHop: The Exchange & CCA headquarters

Join Culture Club for a behind-the-scenes visit to The Exchange, a newly restored landmark in Denver’s historic Livestock Exchange Building at the National Western Center.

Originally built in 1898, the building once served as the heart of the region’s livestock trade and is now being reimagined as a hub for innovation and community.

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CultureHop: Weightless Radiance at Walker Fine Art
Apr
3

CultureHop: Weightless Radiance at Walker Fine Art

Join Culture Club for a morning at Walker Fine Art exploring Weightless Radiance, a group exhibition featuring six artists whose work reflects the quiet interplay between light and material. Through layered landscapes, tonal paintings, golden silk, and delicate clay installations, the exhibition offers a meditation on balance, fragility, and the subtle beauty of the natural world.

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CultureHop: Michael Warren Contemporary
Mar
27

CultureHop: Michael Warren Contemporary

  • 760 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO, 80204 United States (map)
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This week, CultureHop takes us to Michael Warren Contemporary, a gallery dedicated to showcasing contemporary art that speaks to the heart and invites living with art. The current exhibition features Dorian Agüero, a young Cuban artist whose colorful abstract and figurative works, as well as contemplative sculptures and installations, explore material and process with care. Agüero’s work has been exhibited in Cuba and internationally, and is held in private collections across the U.S., Chile, Cyprus, Germany, and Australia. The gallery celebrates artists from across the country, offering visitors a chance to engage with compelling contemporary art and discover pieces that resonate personally.

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Community Culinary Series: An evening with Table 6 and the Biennial of the Americas
Mar
25

Community Culinary Series: An evening with Table 6 and the Biennial of the Americas

Created in partnership with Chef Aniedra, Table 6 is proud to present the Community Culinary Series, an evening where community, cuisine, and culture come together in support of a shared mission.

The Biennial of the Americas is honored to have been selected as the featured nonprofit for March 25, when 20% of all food sales will be donated directly, supporting programming that connects people, ideas, and cultures across Colorado and throughout the Americas. 

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CulturePop: Rebel Bread
Mar
22

CulturePop: Rebel Bread

This special Sunday Culture Pop takes us to Rebel Bread Denver, where good bread and great people take center stage. Learn about the craft and artistry behind the delicious baked goods that nourish both body and community.

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