This week, we will be hopping to Markus Puskar’s Studio. Markus Puskar is a self taught artist painting and drawing in Denver. By day is a social worker and serves on the board of directors at Joy’s Kitchen, a food rescue organization. In 2023, he released an audio documentary series for KGNU Boulder / Denver exploring the ways that the food system has been transformed by commercialism, called Candy Jail. He has exhibited his work at Leon Gallery in Denver, and the Estonian House in New York City. He has painted murals throughout the Front Range of Colorado, including in Denver International Airport.

This is a Culture Club Member Event. If you would like to become a member and hop along with us, join today!  

Our August 2025 roundtable, Harvest & Regeneration: Cultivating the Future of Agriculture, is hosted in partnership with the CSU System and the North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN).

We are excited for a special and unique CultureHop this week at Blast Tech, owned and operated by Culture Club member Baret Walker! Have you ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes creation of sculptures and other art pieces? Blast Tech is a Colorado-based, family-owned business, providing artistic fabrication and specialty abrasive blasting to the Front Range since 1993. Located in Englewood, Blast Tech runs three large blasting booths. Using proprietary methods to remove paint, primer, rust, and debris, Blast Tech works with virtually all types of metal, wood, stone, ceramic, fiberglass, and plastic for automotive, industrial, artistic commercial, and needs. Join us for this exciting tour and learn about the fabrication side of art! 

Evan Hecox is a multidisciplinary artist and designer. His work for the past two decades has included drawing, painting and printmaking as well as graphic design and illustration. Media of the work extends from small drawings to gallery installations and large wall murals. Much of his work takes inspiration from travel with imagery that ranges from major cities to remote desert scenes all of which is united by a keen eye for the mood and feeling of a particular place and moment in time. The work often reveals an underlying beauty locked within subject matter that would normally be overlooked or regarded as ugly. 

His view of the world explores the constant, organic change that occurs both in cities and in the natural world. He has shown his work in solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States as well as the Europe, Australia and Japan and Hong Kong.  

Our August 2025 roundtable,  In Dialogue: Cultural Exchange as Catalyst for Contemporary Art Practice, explores how artist residencies and cross-cultural collaboration are shaping contemporary creative practice. As institutions invest in mobility and dialogue across borders, these programs offer transformative opportunities for artists, communities, and cultural diplomacy alike. This roundtable celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Biennial Residency Program in Mexico City and the power of creative exchange to foster belonging, experimentation, and global perspective.

This week, Culture Club Members will be hopping to Access Gallery, a professional art space in the heart of Santa Fe Arts District that features and sells the work of artists with disabilities. Additionally, access gallery is an inclusive nonprofit organization that engages the community by opening doors to creative, educational and economic opportunities for people with disabilities to access, experience and benefit from the arts. Join us to view their new exhibition and engage with the artists who made it! 

Join us for a great night of music with BALTHVS — a Colombian psychedelic funk trio blending Middle Eastern music, disco, house, funk, surf, indie rock, and cumbia into one high-energy, improvisational show.

Bring your family, favorite snack, and groovy energy for a great night with the Culture Club community at our favorite summer concert venue Levitt Pavilion!

This week, Culture Club Members are headed to Susan Wick’s Studio at Z Wick Place in the RiNo Arts District. For more than six decades, Denver-based artist Susan Wick (born 1938 in Madison, Wisconsin) has made art without inhibition. Driven by a relentless curiosity, Wick studies life and people— she is the ‘maker of things.’ Colorful and energetic, her works are imbued with personal meaning and underlying narratives inspired by current events of her life and the world.

Many of her paintings contain pairs, and those with single figures often have companion paintings. She works in clay, textiles, yarn and found objects as well. The characters in her art are sometimes between human and animal and frequently androgynous. Creating genderless dramas and inventing new species with her imagination. Wick paints a world that is anything but lonely. Join us to be in community and discover Susan Wick’s amazing practice!

✨UNFORGETTABLE FIELD OUTING✨

Join the Biennial of the Americas for an exclusive and unforgettable day of art and summer mountain magic. Your ticket includes everything you need to make the most of this curated adventure. Roundtrip transportation from Denver to Aspen

• Coffee and pastries to kick off the morning

• Lunch with the group

• VIP guided tour of the Aspen Art Fair led by MCA Denver’s Ellen Bruss Chief Curator, Miranda Lash 

• Private curatorial tour at the Aspen Art Museum

• Wine + picnic boxes for the ride home

Departing from Denver at 7:00 a.m. | Returning by 9:30 p.m.

Come celebrate with us at our UMS party on the Backyard Stage at Sportique Scooters! Enjoy music from across the Americas featuring DOSIS and a surprise secret set!

This week, Culture Club Members will be visiting the Dikeou Collection. The Dikeou Collection is a Contemporary Art Collection in Downtown Denver that was established in 1998 by siblings, Devon Dikeou and Pany Dikeou. It is free and open to the public, and also includes the ancillary Dikeou Pop-Up: Colfax (est. 2014). Operating as an extension of New York publication zingmagazine, the Dikeou Collection features work of approximately 30 international artists. Devon Dikeou is an artist herself, the founder, editor, and publisher of zingmagazine, as well as a collector. Her interest in the platform of exchange between collector, artist, viewing context—museum, collection, gallery, magazine—and viewer engendered her artistic practice, zingmagazine, and the formation of the Dikeou Collection.

Join us for a magical summer evening at the Denver Botanic Gardens for their Summer Concert Series! We are covering tickets for our members to enjoy a live performance by Monsieur Periné—a vibrant musical ensemble from Bogotá, Colombia. Their Afro-Colombian sound blends Latin and European influences, with lead singer Catalina García weaving together Spanish, French, English, and Portuguese in a joyful celebration of rhythm and culture. We can’t wait to share this beautiful night of music and community with you!

For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to K Contemporary to see French-Carribean artist Marielle Plaisir’s exhibition, Rhapsody for a Better World.

For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to the vibrant studio of Denver-based artist Michael Gadlin at Blue Silo Studios. Known for his dynamic abstract works that blend painting, collage, and found materials, Gadlin’s art reflects his bicultural upbringing and deep community ties. His studio, filled with natural light and creative energy, offers a unique glimpse into his process and the stories behind his pieces. Join us for an intimate tour and conversation with one of Denver’s most influential contemporary artists.

For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival for a summer day filled with art, music, and community. We’ll explore the streets together, taking in work from over 250 artists, enjoying live performances, and soaking up the festive atmosphere. Come wander, connect, and celebrate creativity with us!

For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to the home of Hannah and Zack Mann, where contemporary art and thoughtful design come together in a warm, lived-in setting. Hannah, an art advisor, realtor, and trustee of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, brings her passion for art and design into every aspect of their living space. Their collection features a dynamic mix of works by both emerging and established artists, integrated seamlessly throughout the space. Join us for an intimate tour exploring how a home can reflect a deep appreciation for art, creativity, and connection.

This month, Culture Club will gather at Catira - an energetic Venezuelan kitchen where bold flavors and warm hospitality create space for connection. Rooted in a love story between Caracas and Colorado, Catira brings the comfort of tradition into a vibrant, modern setting. Join us for a chance to explore culture through conversation, community, and shared experience - amongst an evening Venezuelan cuisine, tropical cocktails, and the joy of gathering together in a space that feels like home.

For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to MCA Denver for a tour of their new exhibition – The Future is Present, The Harbinger is Home - a bold, multi-artist exhibition confronting themes of climate, colonization, and the shifting meaning of home. Originally part of the Prospect.6 triennial in New Orleans, this powerful show brings global perspectives into dialogue through large-scale installations, sculpture, and film. We’ll be joined by members of Art Gym Denver for a shared tour and conversation, deepening our collective experience through art and community connection.

For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over Ana Marina Studio, a vibrant space inside Denver’s Temple Studios where artist Ana Marina Sanchez blends traditional metalsmithing with contemporary jewelry design. Drawing from her Mexican heritage, Ana handcrafts bold, sculptural pieces that reflect identity, resilience, and ancestral storytelling. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at her studio, where cultural memory and craft come together in every forged detail.

For this week’s CultureHop, members will be hopping over to Union Hall, a contemporary art space in the Coloradan building at Denver’s Union Station. We will be viewing the exhibition Oracle. Oracle is an experiential exhibition that positions art as a vehicle for introspection and guidance. Rather than simply viewing the work, visitors are invited to engage with them as oracular tools, asking questions, seeking insight and exploring personal meaning. Weekly Guided Oracle Experiences offer facilitated support for those wishing to delve deeper into a reflective journey.

Oracle brings together six, female, Colorado-based artists: Yazz Atmore, Faatma Be Oné, Linda Bishara, Rebecca Peebles, Sarah Tenney and Harriet Woodman, whose work reflects their personal spiritual and creative journeys. Some of the works on view were created from the act of divine channeling, while others explore life lessons, healing and play through various mediums, including ceramics, installation, collage, drawing, and painting.

For this week’s CultureHop, members will be hopping over to Taza Gallery, a unique art space located within the Adams County Government Center. We'll explore how this unexpected gallery setting, nestled inside Taza Coffee House, showcases rotating exhibitions by local artists. We will be viewing the exhibition A Time to Focus by Diego Florez-Arroyo, whose work reminds viewers to remember how beauty is ingrained in our everyday world. In the exhibition, Florez-Arroyo takes modern photographic references and uses them to celebrate culture, perspective, and beauty in hopes of igniting subconscious nostalgia and opening our imagination to new possibilities.

For this week’s Culture Hop, members will be hopping over to Olive & Finch, where founder Mary Nguyen will share the story behind this beloved Denver eatery. We'll learn about her inspiration for creating a cozy spot focused on fresh, handcrafted meals made from scratch. Join us to discover what makes Olive & Finch a local favorite and a successful Denver eatery!

Culture Club Member Monthly Event!

We’re coming together for World Collage Day, and you’re invited. Hosted by Collé and Biennial Culture Club, this gathering is all about making space for creativity, connection, and community.

For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to Art Students League of Denver. We'll explore their welcoming and inspiring art community, dedicated to nurturing artistic growth for all skill levels through accessible classes and exhibitions. Join us to experience this vibrant creative hub that has been empowering artists since 1987. 

We are also excited to see the new exhibit I Can Show You Better Than I Can Tell You , showcasing the body of work Desirae Brown has created throughout her residency at ASLD. Brown's work explores the value and beauty of her experience in single Black motherhood through multimedia sculpture.

For this week’s Culture Hop, members will be hopping over to D3 Arts, a community-driven arts organization dedicated to promoting creative expression and cultural heritage in Denver’s Westwood neighborhood. We will also be having an artist talk with Biennial team member Apple and local artist Amayas Gonzalez about their devised theatre performance When I Looked in the Mirror and Saw God Staring Back: A Reflection of Trans Divinity. Join us for a unique chance to learn about art, community, and creative engagement from multiple perspectives.

For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to MATTER - an independent design studio, bookstore, and advocacy driven space known for its commitment to social justice, typography, and radical thinking. We’ll explore their space, hear more about their mission, and look inside their unique collection of books and design objects that challenge conventions and inspire change.

Our April 2025 roundtable, Kitchens of Belonging: Immigration & Food, draws inspiration from Cocina Libre by Dr. Julia Roncoroni and Dr. Delio Figueroa. It brings together immigrant chefs, storytellers, and food leaders from Metro Denver to explore the kitchen as a space of identity, resistance, and community.

For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to Vicki Myhren Gallery at the University of Denver to view their current exhibition, “Outside Influence: Photography in Colorado 1945-1995.” The show explores work that traces the evolution of fine art photography in Colorado, highlighting the influence of incoming artists and educators on the region’s photographic practice.

Enjoy a fantastic evening at Emerald Eye with great conversation, new connections, and good drinks! Join us for a networking happy hour designed to help you expand your circle, spark new collaborations, and connect with fellow members in a lively atmosphere.