Denver Arts Venues

Denver Arts & Venues is a government agency based in Denver, Colorado, with 49 employees and an annual revenue of $4.2 million. The agency is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and economic prosperity of Denver through the promotion of arts, culture, and entertainment opportunities for all residents. Denver Arts & Venues manages several prominent venues in the region, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, Colorado Convention Center, Denver Coliseum, Loretto Heights, and McNichols Civic Center Building. The agency also oversees the Denver Public Art Program, which includes funding initiatives such as the Urban Arts Fund, P.S. You Are Here, and Denver Music Advancement Fund. Additionally, Denver Arts & Venues implements Denver's Cultural Plan and organizes cultural events like the Five Points Jazz Festival. Funds generated by the agency are reinvested back into the community through grants awarded to artists and arts organizations, the provision of free and low-cost cultural events, public art installations, venue upkeep and maintenance, and arts education programs. For more information, visit artsandvenuesdenver.com.