Colorado Women's Art Museum
We're on a mission
to elevate, encourage
and exhibit
Colorado Women
Visual Artists.
Colorado Women's Art Museum
We're on a mission
to elevate, encourage
and exhibit
Colorado Women
Visual Artists.
About the Colorado Women's Art Museum
We're on a mission to elevate, encourage and exhibit Colorado women visual artists.
Elevate:
We recognize, highlight, archive and promote the artwork, lives, practices and stories of Colorado women artists.
We bring them to the public in exciting and inspiring ways.
Encourage:
We create and provide unique programs, classes, activities, events, experiences and exhibitions.
We work to enthuse, educate and motivate artists and non-artists alike.
We offer women artists the space to interact, support and learn from each other.
And invite the public to learn and grow as well.
Exhibit:
We bring Colorado women artists’ work to exhibition spaces throughout Colorado .
We partner with the state's and region's art museums, art centers and arts organizations
to bring the artwork of Colorado women artists to the forefront.
We'll be the first state in the nation to offer a world-class museum dedicated to the artwork of the state’s women artists.
It will add dimension to our other museums and tourist destinations, such as
the Denver Art Museum, Kirkland, Clifford Still, Colorado History,
Colorado Women’s History, Contemporary Art Museum, and others.
Get Involved:
Anyone can be a member of the museum. Won't you join us on this adventure? Will you be so bold as to be on the forefront of this exciting endeavor?
Become a Founding or Sustaining Member today!
There are also a variety of Artist Level memberships to meet your needs.
Become a Member today.
Or jump in with a donation toward our building purchase fund.
We are nomads right now! Help us buy a permanent home!!!
We are a fully accredited 501(c)3 non-profit. All donations are fully tax deductible.
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Colorado Women's Art Museum Events
We're celebrating Colorado Women Artists!
Our exhibitions present a small fraction of the extraordinary work of the Women Artists
who contribute to the diverse artistic landscape in Colorado.
Join us at an exhibitions or event to learn more about what we're up to.
You can make a difference by sponsoring our exhibitions.
We're nomads right now. You can help us buy a building.
HerScapes
HerScapes: Horizons of Contemporary Colorado Women Artists
October 24 - November 17, 2024
D'art Gallery East, 900 Santa Fe Dr. Denver CO 80204
HerScapes offers the diverse and luminous perspectives of artists working in the genre of landscape. The show includes a variety of styles such as magic realism, assemblage, and expressionistic interpretations. Artists in this exhibition are Deb Komitor, Robin Cole, Michelle Courier, Sara Sanderson and Bernice Strawn.
Exhibition Curators:
Rebecca Gabriel, Catherine V. Carilli and Annette Coleman
In the heart of the Art District on Santa Fe at
900 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, Colorado.
Regular Hours: TH 12-5, FR 12-9, SA 12-5, SU 11-4
EXHIBITION DATES: Part 2, August 1-26, 2024
SA Oct 26 6-9pm Opening Reception
SU Oct 27 1-3pm Sundays on Santa Fe
FR Nov 1 6-9pm First Friday
SA Nov 9 2-3pm Meet the Artists Panel
FR Nov 15 6-9pm Artist Appreciation Night
SU Nov 17 1-4pm Last Look Sundays on Santa Fe
CWAM CURATORS FOR THIS EXHIBITION: Rebecca Gabriel, Annette Coleman and Catherine V. Carilli
Our goal in this exhibition is to show the extraordinary depth and breadth of the women artists living and working in Colorado.
We recognize the significant lack of representation of artwork by women visual artists in commercial galleries and museums nationwide and in Colorado.
Women comprise half the population and are currently only about 13-17% of the artists you can find in exhibitions.
And so we commit to the mission of elevating, encouraging
and exhibiting Colorado Women Artists.
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I belong in a museum, Part 2
I belong in a museum:
Colorado Women Artist Museum Members Exhibition
Part 2, August 1- 25
D'art Gallery East 900 Santa Fe Dr. Denver CO 80204
As a thank you to the Colorado women visual artists who have become an artist member of the Museum since August 2023,
we extended an invitation to show work in a group exhibition.
In the heart of the Art District on Santa Fe at
900 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, Colorado.
Regular Hours: TH 12-5, FR 12-9, SA 12-5, SU 1-4
with expanded hours for Sundays on Santa Fe,
last Sunday of the month 11am - 4pm.
EXHIBITION DATES: Part 2, August 1-26, 2024
FR Aug 2 6-9pm First Friday
SA Aug 3 6-9pm Opening Reception
SU Aug 11 2-4pm Meet the Artists
FR Aug 16 6-9pm Artist Appreciation Night
FR Aug 23 6-9pm Meet the Artists
SU Aug 25 1-3pm Last Look Sundays on Santa Fe
CWAM CURATORS FOR THIS EXHIBITION: Carrie MaKenna, Rebecca Gabriel, and Carlene Frances.
Our goal in this exhibition is to show the extraordinary depth and breadth of the women artists living and working in Colorado.
We recognize the significant lack of representation of artwork by women visual artists in commercial galleries and museums nationwide and in Colorado.
Women comprise half the population and are currently only about 13-17% of the artists you can find in exhibitions.
And so we commit to the mission of elevating, encouraging
and exhibiting Colorado Women Artists.
I belong in a museum, Part 2
I belong in a museum:
Colorado Women Artist Museum Members Exhibition
Part 2, August 1- 25
D'art Gallery East 900 Santa Fe Dr. Denver CO 80204
As a thank you to the Colorado women visual artists who have become an artist member of the Museum since August 2023,
we extended an invitation to show work in a group exhibition.
In the heart of the Art District on Santa Fe at
900 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, Colorado.
Regular Hours: TH 12-5, FR 12-9, SA 12-5, SU 1-4
with expanded hours for Sundays on Santa Fe,
last Sunday of the month 11am - 4pm.
EXHIBITION DATES: Part 2, August 1-26, 2024
FR Aug 2 6-9pm First Friday
SA Aug 3 6-9pm Opening Reception
SU Aug 11 2-4pm Meet the Artists
FR Aug 16 6-9pm Artist Appreciation Night
FR Aug 23 6-9pm Meet the Artists
SU Aug 25 1-3pm Last Look Sundays on Santa Fe
CWAM CURATORS FOR THIS EXHIBITION: Carrie MaKenna, Rebecca Gabriel, and Carlene Frances.
Our goal in this exhibition is to show the extraordinary depth and breadth of the women artists living and working in Colorado.
We recognize the significant lack of representation of artwork by women visual artists in commercial galleries and museums nationwide and in Colorado.
Women comprise half the population and are currently only about 13-17% of the artists you can find in exhibitions.
And so we commit to the mission of elevating, encouraging
and exhibiting Colorado Women Artists.
I belong in a museum, Part 1
I belong in a museum:
Colorado Women Artist Museum Members Exhibition
Part I, June 6 - 30
D'art Gallery East 900 Santa Fe Dr. Denver CO 80204
As a thank you to the Colorado women visual artists who have become an artist member of the Museum since August 2023,
we extended an invitation to show work in a group exhibition.
In the heart of the Art District on Santa Fe at
900 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, Colorado.
Regular Hours: TH 12-5, FR 12-9, SA 12-5, SU 1-4
with expanded hours for Sundays on Santa Fe,
last Sunday of the month 11am - 4pm.
EXHIBITION DATES: Part 1, June 6-30, 2024
FR June 7, 6-9pm: First Friday
SA June 8, 6-9pm: Opening Reception
SA June 15, 2-4pm: Meet the Artists
FR June 21, 6-9pm: Artist Appreciation Night
SU June 23, 2-4pm: Meet the Artists
SU June 30, 11am-4pm: Last Look Sundays on Santa Fe
SU June 30, 4-5pm: Pick up artwork at D'art Gallery
CWAM CURATORS FOR THIS EXHIBITION: Carrie MaKenna, Rebecca Gabriel, and Carlene Frances.
Our goal in this exhibition is to show the extraordinary depth and breadth of the women artists living and working in Colorado.
We recognize the significant lack of representation of artwork by women visual artists in commercial galleries and museums nationwide and in Colorado.
Women comprise half the population and are currently only about 13-17% of the artists you can find in exhibitions.
And so we commit to the mission of elevating, encouraging
and exhibiting Colorado Women Artists.
2024 Colorado Pride Parade June 23, 2024
June 23, 2024 @ 10:00AM — 11:30AM Mountain Time (US & Canada)
Cheesman Park North: 12Th & Franklin NORTH Side of Park Denver, CO 80218
Show Your Support for Colorado Women Artists
The Colorado Women's Art Museum invites you to march with us in the Denver Pride Parade, Sun. June 23, 2024. FREE; Donations accepted.
Come march with us and show your support for
Colorado Women Artists!
All are welcome!
You don’t have to be a member of the Museum, or gay, or even a woman! This is the first Big Event where we can showcase all of our support for the Colorado Women’s Art Museum and Colorado Women Artists!
When: Sunday, June 23, 2024
Time: Line up at 10:00 AM for a 10:15 AM lead off
Where: Muster at Cheesman Park. Look for us at 12th & Franklin, nroth side of the park.
CARPOOL if you can. We'll have some meet-up destinations.
Wear: a trend-setting I Belong in A Museum T-Shirt
and your colorful tutu, rainbow adornment, and tiara (if you have one).
The Pride Parade route goes from Cheesman Park, north on Franklin, and then west down Colfax to Civic Center Park. It’s about 1.5 miles so wear comfy shoes. If you can't walk the distance, meet us in Civic Center Park, or be part of our shuttle team.
Need more info? Have questions? Need to buy a We Belong in A Museum T-Shirt?
Contact us for more details about how to participate.
400 Women Artists showed up for a photo in Denver in October 2016! We're doing it again in March 2024!!!
We've chosen this direction because of the extraordinary population of women artists living and working in Colorado.
In 2016 a call to the state's women artists to gather for a photo on an October day in Denver attracted women artists to show up.
We know this is just a fraction of the thousands of women artists living, working and participating in the many arts communities throughout Colorado.
We were delighted to have Colorado women artists show up for this photo in March 2024.
MAGPIES: a collection of art collectors collections
Our second exhibition in January 2024 featured artwork from four local collectors and highlighted the artwork of over 30 Colorado.
Our goal in this exhibition was again to shine a light on the extraordinary depth and breadth of the women artists living and working in Colorado.
We were delighted to have an afternoon talk with all the collectors present to speak about how and why they have collected what they collect. They also shared stories about several pieces in their collections and what brought them to bring them into their personal lives. The common thread between them was the personal connection with the artwork and/or artist and what it meant to them to live with these works.
It's our mission to elevate, encourage and exhibit Colorado Women Artists.
Our Inaugural Exhibition August 2023
Our inaugural exhibition in August of 2023 what jam-packed with the artwork of 80 Colorado women artists from the private collections of Annette Coleman, Carrie MaKenna and Jean Smith, who are Colorado women artists themselves.
Our goal in this exhibition was to show just a snippet of the extraordinary depth and breadth of the women artists living and working in Colorado.
We also recognize the significant lack of representation of artwork by women visual artists in commercial galleries and museums nationwide and in Colorado.
Women comprise half the population and are currently only about 13-17% of the artists you can find in exhibitions.
And so we commit to the mission of elevating, encouraging and exhibiting Colorado Women Artists.
Give It Up!
Nomads No More!
Donate any amount right now to help
us ensure the future of the
Colorado Women's Art Museum.
We have a big vision for Colorado Women Visual Artists
that includes purchasing a home for the Center & Museum
in the heart of the Arts District on Santa Fe,
that will also help protect and ensure the continuation
of Denver Colorado's oldest Certified Arts District.
We are a fully accredited 501(c)3 non-profit.
All donations are fully tax deductible.