Supporting Artists, Youth, & Communities Since 2002

Apoyando a Artistas, Jóvenes y Comunidades Desde 2002

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Artist Residency
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At PlatteForum, youth and professional artists collaborate on long-term, intensive projects, where they explore a wide array of social issues together and take creative risks in a safe and inclusive environment.

Events Coming Up!

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Artist Residency Virtual Info Session
Feb 19
Artist Residency Virtual Info Session
Youth-Led Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Mar 13
Youth-Led Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Youth Artist Talk and Closing Reception
Apr 10
Youth Artist Talk and Closing Reception

Denver Westword on ArtLab

“2023 Best Youth Arts Program”

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PlatteForum at a Glance

We are an award-winning arts organization supporting youth and artists to collaborate and create work about issues that matter most to them. 

Igniting Creativity Since 2002

Our Mission, Vision, & Values

Using the Arts as a Bridge

PlatteForum connects youth and artists with resources, career and development opportunities, and a safe space to belong, learn, and grow.

ArtLab Youth Internship Program

Creating Art for Change

We foster provocative conversations and action on social issues that are important to our community.

Artist Residency Program

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PlatteForum was featured on Colorado & Company sharing about @denverartsweek and Resident Artist April Werle’s Exhibition, I Live With a Ghost. See the full clip at the link in our bio, check out Denver Arts Week, and don’t miss the
"During my time at PlatteForum, I am developing elements in my work pulling from the genre of dark fantasy, where race is a haunting presence or a reflection we manifest. Racial identity appears as ghostly silhouettes, shadow puppet deities, and
ArtLab is back in full swing! We’re kicking off a new year with resident artist April Werlse, who will guide our new intern cohort in exploring self-perception and identity through magical objects and folkloric archetypes. Together, they’
Last week, our ArtLab interns had a wonderful opportunity to lead an activity at the Arts Education Partnership's 2025 Annual Convening. In this environment of learning and growth, our interns guided attendees through an activity designed to help the
After a summer of making, dreaming, and pushing their creativity, our seniors took center stage at their Senior Celebration! Their works, each inspired by playing cards with both literal and symbolic twists, were on full display, alongside a celebrat
Our next Artist Conversations session is coming up! This round features an evening of reflection and dialogue with Catie Michel and Sarah Gonzalez Coffin. Together, they’ll explore the themes of identity, place, and our psychological connection
Thank you to everyone who came out for the opening of ‘Memoria’: what a beautiful night of portraits, prints, and shared stories. Missed it? No worries. The exhibition is still on view until August 27th during gallery hours, and there&rsq
THIS FIRST FRIDAY! Be the first to see @catiecreating's newest collection of portraits during the opening reception of 'Memoria'. Some feature familiar applications of platinum-palladium printing, while others showcase new, fully drawn-out ink portra
COMING UP AUGUST 1ST! Memoria, a multimedia storytelling project, is an exhibition examining the interconnectedness of the natural world and individual histories through the sharing of personal stories. Throughout her residency, Catie has interviewed

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