Artist-in-Residence Program

Your children are one-of-a-kind, and so is the art they make. That’s why we designed the Artist-in-Residence Program.

current artist: emma friday

Emma is a Denver-based painter and designer whose work captures the beauty of life and imagination. During her residency, she invites guests to create vibrant garden-themed art that celebrates personal identity and belonging.

You can join her in the Artist-in-Residence Studio most Fridays and Saturdays through September 20!

Emma's open studio hours*

11 am - 3 pm in The Art Studio

July
Friday, July 18
Saturday, July 19
Friday, July 25
Saturday, July 26

August
Friday, August 1
Saturday, August 2
Friday, August 8
Saturday, August 9
Friday, August 15
Saturday, August 16
Friday, August 22
Saturday, August 23
Friday, August 29
Saturday, August 30

September
Friday, September 5
Saturday, September 6
Friday, September 12
Saturday, September 13
Friday, September 19
Saturday, September 20

*Open studio hours are subject to change.

Artist-in-Residence Blog

To share the wonder and joy with you, we created an Artist-in-Residence Blog. Be sure to check it out regularly for cool videos, open studio hours, workshops, interviews with the artists and the collaborated works our artists make with you - Museum guests.

What is the Artist-in-Residence Program?

A truly special, exclusive art opportunity. Not only do professional Colorado artists come to work in the Museum and create beautiful art, but visiting guests of all ages contribute and collaborate.

The program is open to artists working in a variety of media, including sculpture, illustration, paints or textiles. Artists set up shop in The Art Studio and work for 2-3 months on a project to install at the Museum. Children and adults alike are invited to be part of this amazing program and witness the impact your creativity can make in the world!

Curious about the program? Check out this video to hear from some of our former artists about why this program is so amazing!