Museum of Contemporary Art Denver Archives

Tattoos, Georgia O’Keeffe and Carved Paintings Take Over the MCA with New Exhibits

February 18, 2019

Broadly speaking, contemporary art needs innovation in order to distinguish itself from the traditional canons of art. Without artists who take risks, or who are ahead of their time, art would stay stagnant and...

Watch a Nationally-Acclaimed Artist Tattoo People at the MCA This Week

Cori Anderson

February 15, 2019

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Tattoos have a long and storied history, fraught with infamy and stigmas. Today, however — especially for the younger generations — tattooing is easily considered an art form on its own. Entire Instagram accoun...

The MCA Denver To Showcase Georgia O’Keeffe Alongside Modern Painters

Cori Anderson

January 31, 2019

In just a few weeks, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) will open its newest exhibition with three separate shows in each gallery. One of those has already sent a buzz through Denver, an exhibition featuring ...

MCA Denver Will Lose Its Fearless Leader Adam Lerner Next Year

Cori Anderson

November 27, 2018

For the last decade, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Denver had Adam Lerner at the helm. During that time, the museum doubled its audience, attracted a younger crowd, forged new paths for all art...

17 Non-Profits To Support on Colorado Gives Day

Lukas Crosby

November 26, 2018

Colorado Gives Day — the annual event raising over $182 million for nonprofits since 2010 — returns this December. Scheduled for Tuesday, December 4 — Colorado Gives Day is looking to break the record...

The MCA Has Been Taken Over By Larger-Than-Life Sculptures Made From Ordinary Things

Cori Anderson

September 28, 2018

Making ordinary materials extraordinary is not a new technique for practitioners of creative endeavors. In many ways, that's what all art is — repurposing materials into something unusual, novel or unique. But ...

MCA is Going to Let You Borrow Its Local Art

Cori Anderson

March 5, 2018

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Do you like looking at art, but feel as if you can't afford anything original for your own home? If that's the case, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA) wants to fix it, at least temporarily. They've ju...

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Portugal. The Man to Play Free MCA Show — But There’s a Catch

Cori Anderson

February 28, 2018

As it turns out, the Portland, Oregon-based alternative rock band Portugal. The Man are big fans of artist Cleon Peterson. Peterson's first museum exhibition opened at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in De...

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Three Artists Transformed MCA Denver Inside and Out

Cori Anderson

February 5, 2018

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If you've driven by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in the last few weeks, you may have noticed the exterior being transformed with a giant mural made of vinyl sticker material. This is the work of artist ...

A Local’s Guide on Where to Take Visitors in Denver

Cori Anderson and Brittany Werges

December 26, 2017

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Visitors to Denver are generally focused on a few sightseeing points, which are becoming overused and overplayed. The city is a playground for people with almost any interest and there are more activities to do...

Bridget Law Talks Her Departure from Touring with Elephant Revival

Tyler Harvey

November 20, 2017

Last month, Elephant Revival announced that Bridget Law — fiddler and vocalist for the band since its 2006 inception — will no longer join the group on tour. Law has announced this through a series of outlets a...

What is Biennial of the Americas and Why You Should Go

Cori Anderson

September 11, 2017

For the fourth time, Denver will host the Biennial of the Americas (biennial means every other year) this upcoming week. This international festival brings together over 20 countries through leaders in culture,...

The 303 Guide to Vintage and Thrift Shopping on Broadway

A Look at the DCPA’s Stunning Costuming For Anna Karenina

Dad Sneakers are the Bold Accessory of 2019

The Guide to Art Districts in Denver and the Artists and Places That Make Them

Ouray Ice Park Is One of the Best Places to Ice Climb in the World and It’s Free

Denver Vampire Weekend Descends on the Mile High City This Weekend

Despite Their Hiatus, Grandoozy Donates Over $58,000 To Denver Nonprofits

Underground Bass DJ pheel. Proves Denver’s the Best Place to Thrive as an Artist

Meet Vocal Coalition, The Children’s Choir Making Sure Black Music Matters

29 Nontraditional Colorado CSAs to Check out

A Sneak Peek At The New Broadway Market Opening On Friday

Breckenridge Brewery Will Turn an Irish Pub Into North America’s Highest for St. Patty’s Day

The Guide to Art Districts in Denver and the Artists and Places That Make Them

Just Announced – Santigold and Empire of The Sun Announce 10th Anniversary Shows

303 Day Returns For 2019

Tattoos, Georgia O’Keeffe and Carved Paintings Take Over the MCA with New Exhibits

Watch a Nationally-Acclaimed Artist Tattoo People at the MCA This Week

The MCA Denver To Showcase Georgia O’Keeffe Alongside Modern Painters

MCA Denver Will Lose Its Fearless Leader Adam Lerner Next Year

17 Non-Profits To Support on Colorado Gives Day

The MCA Has Been Taken Over By Larger-Than-Life Sculptures Made From Ordinary Things

MCA is Going to Let You Borrow Its Local Art

Portugal. The Man to Play Free MCA Show — But There’s a Catch

Three Artists Transformed MCA Denver Inside and Out

A Local’s Guide on Where to Take Visitors in Denver

Bridget Law Talks Her Departure from Touring with Elephant Revival

What is Biennial of the Americas and Why You Should Go

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