Category: Denver
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Lavender Hill Cultural District announces 2026 Pride Month partnerships and activities
Through local partnerships and sponsorships, Lavender Hill Cultural District will create community unity via shared Pride Month events and initiatives. According to a June 1 press release, the district is officially sponsoring The Center on Colfax’s Denver Pride. As Denver’s Queer Cultural District, Lavender Hill strives to honor community stories and support Queer people in…
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Westminster’s Node Arts Collective fosters accessible creative expression through an art café concept
In 2025, Node Arts Collective opened in Westminster with the goal of filling two community gaps: financially accessible third spaces and open art studios. Kira Blaus-Plissner, founder of Node Arts Collective, described the volunteer-led nonprofit as a “coffee shop for creativity” where anyone can come in to work on projects. The idea for Node came…
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Denver-based Be a Good Person delivers impactful positivity through design
Be a Good Person’s design-forward clothing and positive products have always visually represented a broader mission: spreading positivity through impact and thoughtful community engagement. The business began with a black-and-white slogan sticker that founders Julian Donaldson and Darian Simon posted to social media. Trevor Obering, Be a Good Person’s director of operations and designer, said…
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From Start to Shiki: Prismajic dreams up calming and communal immersive art experiences
For years, Lakewood-based arts company Prismajic has crafted eco-conscious nature installations, prioritizing soothing, multisensory engagement while consistently supporting the local arts scene. Jennifer Mosquera, Prismajic’s co-founder and chief creative officer, said Shiki Dreams, the company’s current display, invites visitors to rest, reflect and recharge through a creative sensory journey. Forest frolic: Exploring Shiki Dreams Shiki…
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Mark Barnhouse highlights the unfamiliar history of his hometown through writing
Update – June 3, 2026: Barnhouse and Cavoto’s Historic Cemeteries of Denver was published in March 2026. The authors will discuss the new book at a Tattered Cover event on June 23 at 6 p.m. More information is available here. Years of research, writing and time spent with physical media helped turn one of local…