creative and curious Coloradans building community with a purpose.

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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.

What We do

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • The Biennial of the Americas is all about creating connections and building community, so we’ve crafted a space to bring together the most exciting leaders, artists, professionals, and creators from Colorado to further this mission.

    The Biennial Culture Club is a group of innovative and creative individuals who are passionate about cultural exchange with the Americas and eager to be part of a community that is, too!

  • As a member of the Culture Club, you will be invited to join us for unique events throughout the year that celebrate our connection with the Americas, including:

    • artist talks

    • studio tours

    • exhibition openings

    • curated dinners

    • cocktail events

    • brunches,

    and more!

    Members will also have access to early registration and special discounts for our Cultural Summits hosted in locations around the Americas twice each year.

  • Join the club!

    Under 35 years old- $100

    • Weekly CultureHops – Start your Friday mornings with inspiring visits to creative spaces, museums, galleries, artist studios, and more.

    • Monthly Gatherings – Enjoy happy hours, ticketed performances, artist talks, behind-the-scenes experiences, film screenings, readings, brunches, and other exclusive events.

    • Priority Invitations – Receive advance access to exhibition openings at partner institutions like the Denver Art Museum, Museo de las Américas, MCA Denver, and BMoCA.

    • Year-Round Connections – Meet fellow members at signature events, including the Americas Leadership Luncheon, partner gatherings, curated cocktail hours, networking meetups, and more.

    • Dedicated Members' Community – Stay connected through an exclusive WhatsApp group.

    • Monthly Newsletter – Keep up with the latest events, opportunities, and insider updates.

    Friend - $250

    • Weekly CultureHops – Start your Friday mornings with inspiring visits to creative spaces, museums, galleries, artist studios, and more.

    • Monthly Gatherings – Enjoy happy hours, ticketed performances, artist talks, behind-the-scenes experiences, film screenings, readings, brunches, and other exclusive events.

    • Priority Invitations – Receive advance access to exhibition openings at partner institutions like the Denver Art Museum, Museo de las Américas, MCA Denver, and BMoCA.

    • Year-Round Connections – Meet fellow members at signature events, including the Americas Leadership Luncheon, partner gatherings, curated cocktail hours, networking meetups, and more.

    • Dedicated Members' Community – Stay connected through an exclusive WhatsApp group.

    • Monthly Newsletter – Keep up with the latest events, opportunities, and insider updates.

    Insider - $1,000

    All the benefits of a Friend PLUS

    Registration for one Culture Trip a year (valued at $300 each)

    One ticket to the Americas Leadership Luncheon

    • Special gift

    *Insider memberships include a $150 tax deductible donation to the Biennial of the Americas.

    Champion - $2,500

    All the benefits of an Insider PLUS

    A scholarship for a young community member (valued at $1000)

    Two tickets to attend the Americas Leadership Luncheon, hosted annually

    • Special gift

    *Champion memberships include a $1500 tax deductible donation to the Biennial of the Americas.

from our members

Upcoming Events

CultureHop: Museum of Outdoor Arts
Oct
24

CultureHop: Museum of Outdoor Arts

This week, we are excited to have a CultureHop visit the Museum of Outdoor Arts and learn more about their sculpture park, Majorie Park, as well as explore their Cabinet of Curiosities and Impossibilities installation. 

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CultureHop: Black Cube Nomadic Museum Headquarters
Oct
31

CultureHop: Black Cube Nomadic Museum Headquarters

This week, we are excited to visit the Black Cube Nomadic Museum’s Headquarters to view their show, What We Hold On To, curated by Black Cube Nomadic Museum Chief Curator and Executive Director, Cortney Lane Stell. What We Hold On To is a group exhibition that explores the concept of storage—not just as a logistical process, but as an emotional, psychological, and cultural condition as well.

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CultureHop: Department of Creative Pursuits
Nov
7

CultureHop: Department of Creative Pursuits

This week, CultureHop takes us to Department of Creative Pursuits (DoCP), a 6,250 sq ft creative studio and community hub in Denver’s Ballpark District. Built by and for working creatives, DoCP combines two professional production studios, coworking, and event space with a membership model designed to keep resources accessible. Beyond the walls, DoCP hosts screenings, classes, and community programs that champion diversity, collaboration, and storytelling — making it a home base for Denver’s creative talent to produce, connect, and grow.

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Mona Lucero Design Studio and Showroom
Nov
14

Mona Lucero Design Studio and Showroom

  • 20 West Bayaud Avenue Denver, CO, 80223 United States (map)
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This week, CultureHop takes us to the studio of fashion designer and creative visionary Mona Lucero. A true groundbreaker in Denver fashion, Mona has been outfitting fans from Denver and beyond with distinctive clothing and accessories for over 30 years. Her work embodies her mantra, “Devotion to Style,” blending art, design, and self-expression. Using sketches, paintings, and photography, Mona creates original prints and garments that merge fine art with wearable design. Each piece is handcrafted with sculptural draping and often includes found objects, collage, and painting. Her work extends to stage and screen through collaborations with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, El Centro Su Teatro, and others. To wear a Mona Lucero design is to make a bold statement of artistry, confidence, and joy.

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Cookie Factory with Gary Simmons
Nov
21

Cookie Factory with Gary Simmons

  • 425 West 4th Avenue Denver, CO, 80223 United States (map)
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This week, CultureHop takes us to Cookie Factory, a creative space housed in a revitalized 1940s fortune cookie factory in Denver’s Baker neighborhood. Dedicated to fostering creativity and dialogue, Cookie Factory collaborates with internationally recognized artists to create site-specific works inspired by Denver’s cultural fabric. During our visit, we’ll experience an exhibition by Gary Simmons, renowned for his evocative chalkboard drawings that blur and erase imagery drawn from popular culture to reveal the impact of racial and social narratives. Simmons’ work challenges how history is written and remembered—inviting us to consider new perspectives and untold stories. Cookie Factory’s intimate, human-centered approach creates the perfect setting for this transformative exploration of art and meaning.

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Nick Ryan Gallery featuring Bruce Price
Dec
5

Nick Ryan Gallery featuring Bruce Price

  • 1221 Pennsylvania Avenue Boulder, CO, 80302 United States (map)
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This week, CultureHop takes us to Nick Ryan Gallery, located beneath the iconic Flatirons in Boulder. The gallery is dedicated to exhibiting national and regional artists with an emphasis on contemporary works across various media. We’ll be viewing The Surface of the Last Scattering by Bruce Price, a solo exhibition of all-new works by this celebrated Colorado artist. Founder Nick Ryan, who brings over two decades of gallery experience, created the space to showcase bold, innovative programming in one of Colorado’s most beautiful settings. With two floors of exhibition space and a thoughtful curatorial approach, Nick Ryan Gallery continues to elevate Boulder’s growing art scene while connecting audiences to the creativity and vision of contemporary artists.

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CultureHop: Melissa Antier Studio Visit
Oct
17

CultureHop: Melissa Antier Studio Visit

This week, we are excited to conduct a CultureHop studio visit in partnership with RedLine Contemporary Art Center, featuring the work of Biennial x RedLine Resident Melissa Antier. Born in Mexico City, Melissa was awarded the residency at the 2024 edition of Salón Acme. We are thrilled to welcome her to Denver and look forward to sharing her artistry and creativity with our Culture Club community!

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CultureHop: D’Art Gallery
Oct
3

CultureHop: D’Art Gallery

This week, CultureHop takes us to D’Art Gallery for Divergens by Taos-based artist KEO, curated by Culture Club Member Lovedy Barbatelli. Rooted in Japanese Zen Shodo calligraphy, KEO’s work flows from a contemplative mind, guided by movement, energy, and breath.

Curator Lovedy Barbatelli reflects:
“Keo’s inner knowing and outer expression transcend and include everything. This creates a coherent way of being—he becomes his creative process. Keo moves as spirit in action.”

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