Welcome to DARIA: Denver Art Review, Inquiry, and Analysis, a publication devoted to art writing and criticism focused on the Denver-area visual art scene. DARIA seeks to promote diverse voices and artists while fostering critical dialogue around art.
Art Gym Denver, 1460 Leyden St, Denver, CO 80220, 303-320-8347, Mon–Thu: 9am–8pm, Fri: 9am–6pm, Sat–Sun: 12–8pm
Jan 8–Feb 1: Are We There Yet?: Create Award Group Exhibition
Arts Thornton, Oz Gallery, 9209 Dorothy Blvd, Thornton, CO 80229, 720-977-5880, Tue–Fri: 12–5pm, Second Sat: 10am–2pm
Jan 12–Mar 20: Yazmin “Yazz” Atmore: Conversations with the Divine: Storytelling, Collage, and Conversations with God(dess)
Apr 13–Jun 19: Jalaina Joy Felker: Protected and Exposed: The female experience, camouflage, and mixed media (Opening reception: Apr 24, 6–8pm)
Aurora Central Library, 14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012, 303-739-6600, Mon–Sat: 10am–6pm
Brighton Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong Street, Brighton, CO 80601, 303-655-2026, Tue–Fri: 1–4pm
Buku Gallery, located within Missy Borden Art Studio, 2400 Industrial Ln, Suite 2700B, Broomfield, CO 80020, Mon–Wed: 10am–2:30pm, Fri–Sat: by appt
Community College of Aurora Centretech Campus Fine Arts Building, 16000 E. Centretech Pkway, Aurora, CO 80011, Mon–Fri: 7am–10pm, Sat: 8am–4pm
Counterpath, 7935 E 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80220, 720-787-7691, by appt only
Denver Botanic Gardens Freyer-Newman Center, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206, 720-865-3500, Jan 8–Mar 31: 9am–4pm; Apr 1–May 11: 9am–7pm; May 12–Sep 2: 9am–8pm, Sep 3–29: 9am–7pm, Sep 30–Nov 19: 9am–4pm, Nov 20–Jan 5: 9am–2:30pm
Sep 27, 2025–Mar 22, 2026: Agave: Symbol and Spirit; Nourished: Works by Jazz Holmes
Oct 11, 2025–Mar 22, 2026: Xochimilco: Works by Eduardo Robledo Romero
Dec 5, 2025–Feb 8, 2026: School of Botanical Art & Illustration Graduate Showcase
Apr 18–Sep 7: Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism
Sep 19, 2026–Jan 31, 2027: The Place of Flowers: Works by Daisy Patton
Sep 26, 2026–Jan 31, 2027: Curious Companions: Fungi, Parasites and Carnivores
Oct 3, 2026–Feb 7, 2027: Realm of Wonder: Izumi Yokoyama
Denver International Airport, 8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, 720-730-4359, daily: 24 hrs a day, interactive map here
Nov 17, 2025–Mar 6, 2026: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (C Gates, C Mezzanine)
Dec 2025–May 2026: Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists (A Gates, Y-Juncture Gallery)
Dec 6, 2025–Jun 3, 2026: Trees: A Visual Narrative of Our Enduring Relationships With Trees Through the Seasons: Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists (RMSBA) (A Gates, Y-Juncture Gallery)
Dec 16, 2025–Mar 18, 2026: Tatiana Cullen: Solo Exhibition (Airport Office Building Lobby)
Dec 22, 2025–Jun 30, 2026: Love Beacons: Pard Morrison (B Gates, near Gate B16)
Dec 22–Jun 30: Nil Sine Numine: Jason Peters (B Gates, near Gate B62)
Jan 19–Mar 30: Westwood Paletero Stories: Aalycia Rodriguez, Anthony Garcia Sr., Danielle SeeWalker, Emanuel Martinez, Thomas “Detour” Evans, Jolt, Julio Mendoza (“Juls”) (Ansbacher Hall, post-security prior to A-Bridge)
Mar 20–Jun 17: Libby Barbee: Solo Exhibition (Airport Office Building Lobby)
Derby Project Space, 6525 E 72nd Pl, Commerce City, CO, 80022, open by appt
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA), 1405 Florence St, Aurora, CO 80010, 303-367-5886, Mon–Fri: 10am–5pm and by appt
Jan 16–Feb 23: Linda Graham: The Long View: Making Art a Part of Life
Mar 6–May 15: Ecosystems: exploring biodiversity through printmaking processes: DAVA students and guest artists Faith Williams Dyrsten, Virginia Diaz Saiki, Johanna Mueller and Kristin Smith (Opening Reception: Mar 6, 4–9pm)
Fulginiti Pavilion for Bioethics and Humanities, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 13080 E 19th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045, Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm for CU-AMC badged personnel, Mon–Fri: 11:30am–5pm open to the public
Dec 21, 2025–May 1, 2026: Laura Phelps Rogers: Cells Around the Globe (installation in the rotunda)
Ongoing: Juls Mendoza: Fly to Heal (mural on west exterior of building)
Habitat Library, Galleries on Downing, 420 N Downing St, Denver, CO 80218, 303-321-3574, Sat, Nov 29, Dec 13, 20, and 27: 10am–4pm and by appt
Hoffman Library (Aurora Public Library), 1298 Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80011, 303-739-1572, Mon–Sat: 10am–6pm
Leon Art Gallery, 1112 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218, 303-832-1599, Wed–Fri: 10am–6pm, Sat–Sun: 12–5pm
Feb 5–13: Ode to the Road: Resident Artists of The Wayfaring Band
Mar 7–Apr 18: Dans Les Rêves: Sandi Calistro (Opening reception: Mar 7, 6–10pm)
Manos Sagrados, 9975 E. Colfax, Aurora, CO 80010
Northglenn Arts, Lucille Ruibal Rivera Gallery, 1 E Mem Pkwy, Northglenn, CO 80233, 303-450-8888, Mon–Fri: 4–8pm, during events, and by appt
Jan 16–Mar 27: Cariño y Cultura (curators: Jay Jaramillo and Jon Romero)
The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010, 720-819-6680, First Fri: 5–7pm, during events, and by appt
Jan 2–Feb 28: Art of the Can (in collaboration with Ward 1 Breweries)
Mar–Apr: MoPrint (curated by Megan Morgan)
May–Jun: Sarah Iverson (Chili Beans)
SAME Café Gallery, 2023 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206, 720-530-6853, Mon–Fri: 11am–2:30pm
Jan: Leticia Darlina Tanguma
Feb: Shannon & Jimmy Akiti
Mar: Bethany Barajas
Jun: Mary Rosenberg
The Storeroom, 1700 Vine St, Denver, CO 80206, on view all hours, check @storeroomdenver for updates and events
Nov 3, 2025–Jan 29, 2026: Henry Tucker: CO Transplant (Closing reception: Jan 29, 7–8pm)
Taza Gallery, Adams County Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601, 720-523-6810, Mon–Fri: 8am–2:30pm
Dec 1, 2025–Mar 30, 2026: Melody Epperson and Jimena Peck: Dust to Apples: Colors of the Eastern Plains
Apr–Jun: Tricia Waddell