Calendar of Events
Artist Residency Virtual Info Session
Join us for a virtual information session about our Artist Residency program and the application process for 2026-2027. We will discuss how to have a strong application, the key elements and unique parts of our residency, and answer any additional questions from attendees.
Please note: the 2026-2027 Artist Residency Application will be accessible from 1/15/2025 - 3/15/2026, with a link provided here and on our “About our Artist Residency” page.
Information to join the session: Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vqt-cnhj-kgb
Or dial: (US) +1 205-844-5287 PIN: 407 675 246#
Youth-Led Art Exhibition
Opening Reception: March 13th, 2026 6:00pm-8:00pm
Exhibition Dates: March 13 - April 10, 2026
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12pm-5pm
PlatteForum’s Youth-Led Art Exhibition is a two-month journey of creative exploration and youth leadership. Together as a group, ArtLab interns have dreamed up, planned, and executed a group exhibition of original works in PlatteForum’s Annex gallery. The work is connected by social justice themes chosen by youth; sharing important messages from their perspectives.
Join us for the opening reception to celebrate our ArtLab interns. Light food and drinks provided. There is ample parking in an adjacent lot and an ADA accessible ramp into the building. Remarks around 7pm.
Softer, Louder - PlatteForum Resident Artist Alumni Show Opening Reception
A PlatteForum Resident Artist Alumni Show
Softer, Louder
Opening Reception November 22nd, 5:30-7:30pm
I Live With a Ghost - Opening Reception
April Werle
I Live With a Ghost
Opening Reception November 14th, 6-8pm
Artist Conversation with Catie Michel
Featuring Sarah Gonzalez Coffin, PhD Candidate at the University of Colorado Boulder, and ArtLab Interns
August 22nd, 6:30-8pm
Artist Conversation with Kaylee Bender
Featuring Ash Ferguson of Soul 2 Soul Sisters , and ArtLab Interns
May 9th, 6:30-8pm
The Fire and it’s Keepers: Forging Resistance Opening Reception
Kaylee Bender
The Fire and it’s Keepers: Forging Resistance
Opening Reception April 25th, 6-8pm
Artist Conversation with Lucy Holtsnider
Featuring Laura Martinez of Cultivando , and ArtLab Interns
March 21st, 6:30-8pm
Artist Residency Zoom Info Session
Know before you apply!
PlatteForum Artist in Residence Zoom Information Session
March 4th, 6-7:00 pm
Under a Clear Blue Sky Opening Reception
Lucy Holtsnider
Under a Clear Blue Sky
Opening Reception February 28 6-8pm
Artist Residency Info Session
Know before you apply!
PlatteForum Artist in Residence Information Session
February 25th, 6-7:30 pm, at the PlatteForum Office (2700 Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO 80205)
Make a Hand-printed Valentine!
Make special gift for a loved one during this hour printmaking pop-up <3
2024 Artlab Alumni Exhibition
Axel Leonhardt, Emmanuel Balderrama Moreno, Jay Lynx, Zaida Sever
2024 ArtLab Alumni Exhibition
Opening Reception December 13 6-8pm
Artist Conversation with Eileen Roscina
Featuring Linda Appel Lipsius , Roberto Meza and, and ArtLab Interns
November 15th, 6:30-8pm
On the Table Opening Reception
Eileen Roscina
On the Table
POSTPONED until November 15th from 5-9pm due to weather.
Arts and Community Fair
PlatteForum’s First Ever Arts & Community Fair
August 4th - Mestizo-Curtis Park - 6-8pm
Bring a friend and connect with nearby organizations, talented artists, and our vibrant community of ArtLab youth interns. Most importantly, come ready to have fun!
Artist Talk for: How Strange it is to be Anything at All
Artist Talk for How Strange it is to be Anything at All
Featuring Lexy Ho-Tai
July 30th 6-7pm at our Annex Gallery
How Strange it is to be Anything at All
Lexy Ho-Tai
How Strange it is to be Anything at All
Opening Reception July 26th 6-8pm
Pop-up at Improper City
Pop-up at Improper City
Doodle Portraits & more!
July 19th from 4-7pm
Heather Schulte Artist Talk
Dive deeper into the themes present in What Makes it Home by Resident Artist Heather Schulte at our upcoming artist talk!
Pop-up at Improper City
Pop-up at Improper City
Doodle Portraits, Weaving demo by Heather Schulte, & more!
May 19th from 4-7pm
Artist Talk for: The Moon in Her Mouth
Artist Talk for The Moon in Her Mouth
Featuring Tricia Waddell
March 15th 6-7pm at our Annex Gallery
The Moon in Her Mouth
Tricia Waddell
The Moon in Her Mouth
Opening Reception March 1st 6-8pm
Residency Info Session
Know before you apply!
PlatteForum Artist Residency Information Session
February 22nd, 5-6:30 pm, at Redline Contemporary Art Center
Spoiled Echoes - An ArtLab Exhibition
By ArtLab Interns
NEXT: Closing Event Date: Saturday, January 20, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
EDGE Gallery 6501 W. Colfax Ave. Lakewood, CO 80214
Welcoming Tricia Waddell!
Welcoming our first Resident Artist of 2024!
Tricia Waddell, Textile Artist
Residency from January 16th - March 1st 2024
Colorado Gives Day
Join the Work. Create a brighter future for our youth with us this Colorado Gives Day!
Colorado Gives Day: December 5th
First Friday at Zeppelin Station
Join us at Zeppelin Station for a First Friday activation for a night of fun, drinks, and our holiday cards / ornament-making booth!.
December 1st, 2023 5-8 pm
First Friday will be all lit up in RINO for August 1st, so there will be no shortage of activities in the area.
Zeppelin Station:
3501 Wazee St #100, Denver, CO 80216