This week, CultureHop takes us to Friend of a Friend, a ground-floor gallery space along the Platte River Trail rooted in connection and experimentation. Led by founder and Co-Director Derrick Velasquez alongside Co-Directors Jenny Nagashima and Ilan Gutin, the gallery reflects a collaborative vision shaped by experience across Denver, Chicago, and Montana. Together, the team is intentionally filling a niche between project space and commercial gallery, supporting both emerging and established artists. With its accessible location and open-door ethos, Friend of a Friend continues to invite Denver’s creative community to gather, engage, and connect face to face.