Saturday, December 14, 2013

CLOSING RECEPTION FOR ARTS & VENUES DENVER EXHIBITION "BEYOND BLUE"


The City and County of Denver is celebrating 25 years of its Public Art program with a special exhibition running through Dec. 22 with a closing reception, Monday, Dec. 16 at 5:30pm at the Buell Theatre.


The "Beyond Blue" exhibition is on display at the Buell Theatre. The exhibits feature 75 artworks by 46 artists represented in the city's distinguished public art collection, including Plus Gallery's current featured artist Frank T. Martinez.


Denver Arts & Venues will host a closing reception to commemorate the anniversary and showcase "Beyond Blue."


What: Denver Public Art 25th Anniversary Celebration Closing Reception
When: Monday, December 16, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Buell Theatre Lobby, at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets


The reception is open to the public and admission is free. Light appetizers will be served. Cash bar.


Denver's Public Art Program was established in 1988 by an Executive Order under Mayor Federico Peña. The order, enacted by ordinance in 1991 by Mayor Wellington E. Webb, directs that 1 percent of any capital improvement project of more than $1 million undertaken by the city be set aside for the inclusion of art in the design and construction of the project. The city's collection has grown to more than 350 works.



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