AGENCY OVERVIEW We see the value of arts, culture and creativity infused throughout our neighborhoods, and we want more…

89% of respondents in 2017 believed that arts, culture and creativity in Denver bring communities together compared to 84% in 2013

88% of respondents in 2017 believed that arts, culture and creativity in Denver support and create active and unique neighborhoods compared to 81% in 2013

*Corona Insights Public Survey 2013 and 2017 MISSION

So that all may thrive, Arts & Venues enriches and advances Denver’s quality of life and economic vitality through premier public venues, arts, cultural and entertainment opportunities. ARTS & VENUES: A SOCIAL-CULTURAL ENTERPRISE

A social enterprise uses commerce as a tool to maximize impact and long-term viability for the social good. The successful business model behind a cultural enterprise results in greater impact and reach on arts and culture.

Denver Arts & Venues is a social-cultural enterprise, operating a business model that raises revenue through operation of Denver’s iconic venues and then spending that revenue on venue maintenance, arts programs, planning and free cultural amenities for Denver’s residents. IMPACT THROUGH ARTS

Whether it’s for support for arts education, increasing access to cultural events across Denver neighborhoods or creatively energizing our public life, Arts & Venues strives to weave arts, culture and creativity into the fabric of our city. To enrich the Denver experience for residents and visitors and to advance Denver’s cultural plan, A&V runs and sponsors many free programs and events across these focus areas:

CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Ensure that all Denver’s youth can access arts to address inequalities that exist currently.

Program support: Chance to Dance, Cultural Field Trip Fund and Youth One Book, One Denver

ARTIST ADVANCEMENT Support artist work that ultimately helps create vibrant communities and Denver as a destination to live, work and visit.

Program support: IMAGINE 2020 Grant Program, Art Drop Day, Mayor’s Awards For Excellence In Arts & Culture, Public Art, Local Set

BUSINESS & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Drive economic development of arts in Denver.

Program support: Create Denver, Denver Music Advancement Fund and SCFD Tier III Grant Administration

STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY Infuse arts, culture and creativity into neighborhoods across Denver.

Program support: Cultural Partner Events at McNichols, Five Points Jazz Festival, IMAGINE 2020, P.S. You Are Here and Urban Arts Fund, Next Stage NOW REVENUE THROUGH VENUES

Denver is home to some of the country’s best venues for concerts, theater, events and film. The City of Denver owns and operates several of them, including the iconic Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, and the country’s largest performing arts center under one roof, the Denver Performing Arts Complex. The city also owns the historic Denver Coliseum, the recently refurbished McNichols Civic Center Building and the state-of-the art Colorado Convention Center.

COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER Built in 1990, the Colorado Convention Center is one of the most sustainable venues in North America, and houses the 5,000 seat Bellco Theatre. The CCC is a state-of-the-art LEED certified facility with flexible theatre, ballrooms, meeting rooms, exhibit space and multiple lobbies for a variety of special events that attract over 1 million visitors annually.

DENVER COLISEUM Dating back to 1952, the Denver Coliseum is home to the National Western Stock Show and hosts a multitude of other events including concerts, ice skating events, truck and auto shows, cheerleading competitions, Native American pow-wows and more.

DENVER PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX The Denver Performing Arts Complex is the largest performing arts center under one roof in the country and draws over 1 million patrons annually. The Arts Complex houses ten performance spaces on its four-block, 12-acre site and is home to four signature resident companies: Colorado Ballet, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Opera Colorado and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

MCNICHOLS CIVIC CENTER BUILDING The McNichols Civic Center Building is the former Carnegie Library and re-opened in 2012 as a contemporary hub for arts and culture. This stunning Greek Revival building hosts public events, parties, music and dance performances, weddings, receptions, private events and more.

RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE Red Rocks is one of the most popular concert venues in the world, drawing over 1.3 million fans annually. It is recognized for its star-studded concert roster, natural acoustics and ambiance. Red Rocks offers a variety of recreation options on its awe-inspiring trails, including guided tours, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. REVENUE SOURCES INVESTMENT + IMPACT

Venue Rentals Venue Improvement

Concession & Venue Merchandise Maintenance Sales

Corporate (Free) Partnerships Cultural Programs

Cultural Ticketing Community Advancement

Public Art Parking Administration 2018 RECORD BREAKING SEASON AT OUR VENUES 3.4M 1.6K $59.4M $7.5M Attendance Events Revenue Sponsorship & Ticketing +2% from 2017 +14% from 2017 +19% from 2017 +36% from 2017 INCREASING COMMUNITY IMPACT AND CLOSING THE GAPS 100K Residents impacted through A&V Cultural Programs on average 136% Increase in spending for A&V Cultural Programs over 5 years $1.28M Cultural grant funding creating close to 400 projects throughout Denver 450K Square feet protected from vandalism through Urban Arts Fund 400+ Pieces in the Public Art Collection with more than 42 active projects 2014 P.S YOU ARE HERE $40K Citywide creative placemaking and neighborhood revitalization program aims to transform our 8 grants underutilized urban spaces to increase collaboration, honor heritage, build civic engagement, beautify neighborhoods, enrich communities and inspire long-term positive change.

Key Requirements: • Located in an outdoor, public space within CCD 2018 • On display for a minimum of 3 months up to 1 year • Free and open to all members of the public $75K 7 grants • Match the grant award 1:1 with cash, donated goods and services, volunteer hours

BIRDSEED COLLECTIVE Denver Housing Authority Dumpster Project

Sun Valley, Quigg Newton and Villa Park Funded in 2015, 2016, 2017 $7,500 - $9,000 each year

Project designed to connect all neighborhood residents with shared sense of community pride BEFORE 150+ DUMPSTERS TRANSFORMED IN 3 NEIGHBORHOODS Painted by local artists and community members together SOUND TOTEMS Miniature, solar-powered public music venues

Harkness Heights, Athmar Park and North City Park Associations together with local artist Nikki Pike

Custom built public music venues housed within tree hollows. Each neighborhood picked the sound - music, poetry, oral history - that fit their community’s uniqueness. SURPRISE AND DELIGHT IN 3 NEIGHBORHOODS Bringing neighbors together in the natural environment IMAGINE 2020 DISTRICT CHALLENGE In the spirit of IMAGINE 2020, Mayor Hancock challenges City Council to infuse arts and culture into each district during Denver Arts Week. Every City Council member receives $2,020 to create something unique or enhance an existing program in their community. All local artists and creatives are compensated for time, talent and materials.

Support & Recognition: • Commissioners from DCCA pair with districts for assistance • Arts & Venues provides marketing and promotional support • Mayor and selection committee recognize favorite project at Mayor’s Awards Luncheon

BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT IN DISTRICT 11 Community Channels Art Mural

Led by local artist Pat Milberry, more than 100 high schoolers and residents helped paint a mural in the heart of the Montbello community along the canals at 51st and Crown Blvd. TEAMING UP TO CALM TRAFFIC IN DISTRICT 1 Community art installation along Federal led by two council members, featuring life-size silhouettes aimed to reduce the number of pedestrian traffic deaths COMMERCE BOOST FOR DISTRICT 7 Artists created fairy-sized doors at businesses along South Pearl to encourage residents to find the doors and in turn, visit local shops LEARN MORE

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