Stories
The Power of Being Seen
One artwork. One collector. One unexpected moment that reminded everyone why art and artists matter.
Artist Story
When an Artist Walks Through the Door
What artists find at Access Gallery is more than a place to make art.
Artist Story
Why We Tell Stories
Every artist has a story to tell. Discover the people, artwork, and experiences that shape Access Gallery.
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Exhibitions
Events
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Lyrical Lemonade: Three Artists, Three Ways of Creating
Lyrical Lemonade is on view Nov 6–Dec 18, 2026. This exhibition features fashion, music, video, and mixed media.
Nov 6–Dec 18, 2026
Exhibit
Creature Feature: Building Worlds One Creature at a Time
Creature Feature is on view Oct 2–Oct 24, 2026. This exhibition features playful, eerie, funny, and sinister creatures.
Oct 2–Oct 24, 2026
Exhibit
It Started With an Idea
A housewarming gift began with an idea and became a collaboration between artist FuMei Sorteberg and a client.
Artist Story
Finding Your Place in the Arts
Five Access Gallery artists spent 10 weeks building the skills, confidence and experience to grow creative careers.
News
20 Works Over 20 Years
This event features 99 original works celebrating art and community.
Event
Public Art Through a Different Lens
Access Gallery artist AJ Kiel brings his distinctive style to a permanent public art installation in downtown Denver.
Event
Giving Voice: When ArtWorks Intern Becomes the Client
For nearly 20 years, Giving Voice helped ArtWorks interns turn their insights on social issues into powerful posters.
Artist Story
Mikelle Speaks Through Color
Mikelle uses color, creativity and art to communicate, connect with others and share who she is.
Artist Story
A Leader in Art and Disability Reflects on Access Gallery
After 25 years leading Creative Growth, Tom di Maria reflects on Access Gallery and the future of art and disability.
News
99 Pieces of Art: Twenty Years of Making Art Accessible
For 20 years, 99 Pieces of Art has made collecting original art more accessible and welcoming.
Event
The Collective Spectacle, Exploration, and Giving Voice
Collective Spectacle, Exploration & Giving Voice on view Aug 7-Sep 5, 2026. This exhibition features emerging artists.
Aug 7–Sep 5, 2026
Exhibit
What Fifteen Years of ArtWorks Has Taught Me
Fifteen years of ArtWorks transformed more than 180 young artists and changed one teaching artist's life, too.
News
From Sketches to Animation
Tristan is turning his love of animation into ambitious original work, one frame at a time.
Artist Story
Art Beyond the Gallery
Youth on Record helped Access Gallery artists discover music as a new way to create and share their stories.
Event
Kinetic Arts: How to Try and Fail and Try Again
A kinetic arts class invited artists to experiment, take risks, and rethink what failure means.
News
The Power of Being Seen
One artwork. One collector. One unexpected moment that reminded everyone why art and artists matter.
Artist Story
Let Them See What We Can Do
Inspired by Margaret Brown's legacy, Access Gallery artists explore what inclusion, fairness, and belonging mean today.
Event
When an Artist Walks Through the Door
What artists find at Access Gallery is more than a place to make art.
Artist Story
Why We Tell Stories
Every artist has a story to tell. Discover the people, artwork, and experiences that shape Access Gallery.
Artist Story
Duet: Two Artists, Two Perspectives, One Exhibition
Duet is on view Nov 21, 2025-Feb 6, 2026. This exhibition features distinct works by Brittany Murdock and Allie Gestner.
Nov 21, 2025–Feb 6, 2026
Exhibit
Arts For All: Creating Side by Side
Two artists. One monumental work. Arts For All brought Mikelle and Stevie’s distinct ways of creating together.
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