RiNo Art District Fall/Winter Field Guide Field Fall/Winter 2016/17 Where art is made. Together, we are making a big impact. DISCOVER RiNo Together, we are making a big impact. p.1–3 Behind the walls of the RiNo neighborhood is a community of people that knows the importance of giving Learn More Back Cover back. RiNo’s stakeholders, artists, developers, businesses and residents will collectively invest more than Find in RiNo/Did You Know? p.6, 19, 24, 34, 35 $1.25 million this year back into the neighborhood via contributions to the RiNo Art District, the RiNo RiNo Tours p.31 Business Improvement District (BID) and the RiNo General Improvement District (GID). FEATURES Where are those dollars going? To catalyze some big ideas for RiNo. p.7 Annual Event Brings Color and Community To RiNo p.14 MOTH Contemporary Circus Center p.22–23 Interview with Crush founder, Robin Munro Advocacy + Policy p.10–11,16–17, 26–27, 36–37 Crush 2016: Dulk, Thomas ‘Detour’ Evans (also on cover), Beo Hake, Mr. Cenz/Dread/Jose Mertz/Woes • Density In 2016 RiNo worked with Councilman Albus Brooks and surrounding neighborhoods to support a rezoning that increases MEMBERS OF RiNo density around the newly opened 38th and Blake commuter rail station. Development of up to 16 stories will be allowed and will be tied to both design and affordability requirements. Galleries & Studio Buildings p. 4–6 • Affordability The challenges of affordability are real all over Denver, and we’re p. 8–13 Member Artists feeling that particularly hard in RiNo. To combat this, RiNo is supporting the implementation of affordability requirements that will be tied to density as the district develops out. RiNo continues Performance p. 14 to financially support the proposed Artspace project and has actively worked with developers to carve out affordable living and working space. p. 16–17 Makers & Artisans • Design The creation of a unique RiNo-wide design overlay and the Architecture, Design & Art Services p. 18–19 development of RiNo Design Guidelines have been a tremendous priority this year. The Design Overlay is nearly complete, and will amend the zoning with the neighborhood to require more p. 20 Branding, Production & PR thoughtful design to activate streets and allow light. The Design Guidelines will help carry the RiNo aesthetic through, even as development continues. Resident Supporters & Friends of RiNo p. 21 • Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendly The two-way conversion of Blake Street, and the addition of a p. 24 Cycling, Fitness & Health new dedicated bicycle lane in each direction, was a big win for RiNo in 2016, and now the focus shifts to Walnut Street, Brighton Boulevard and overall better bicycle and pedestrian connectivity Real Estate p. 26–27 for the entire neighborhood. • Sustainability p. 28–29 Community & Business Services We’re shifting into high-gear in prioritizing sustainable development and infrastructure with an eye towards supporting the river that is at the heart of the district (and our name). Green Urban Agriculture p. 29 stormwater comes to Brighton Blvd with reconstruction, and RiNo is taking a lead on designing 35th Street from Wazee to the riverfront to include the same. Look for more projects focused on p. 30 Coworking & Collaborative Spaces elevating the sustainability conversation. • Data Places to Eat & Drink p. 32–35 Through a partnership with CU Denver, RiNo is undertaking a massive data analysis of our district, including its current status, changes made and changes underway. We’re hoping to help p. 36–37 Community Places everyone better understand the opportunities and challenges at stake and then work together to address them. Crush 2016 mural by Michael Ortiz Specialty Shops & Salons p. 38–39 1 Support for Artists + Creatives • Artspace Artspace continues their pre-development work to locate up to 100 affordable artist work-live units in a new RiNo development that will also feature an affordable commercial and community space component. The project is anticipated to move into development in the next two years. We are working hard on changing • The Crush RiNo invested $50,000 in expanding The Crush in 2016, and our the paradigm of gentrification community and sponsors helped triple that making this the biggest mural event yet. In all, RiNo welcomed more than 70 international to a community that is and local artists who helped produce more than 80 new murals around the neighborhood in an event that continues to capture the “ empowered to rise together city’s imagination. • Artist Learning Series —Tracy Weil, RiNo Art District Co-Founder RiNo has teamed up with local businesses to produce an artist support series where member artists can access free support from attorneys, accountants and other business development experts. ” • Projects for Artists RiNo is engaging with local artists on a number of projects to support placemaking within the neighborhood, funding initiatives that give artists opportunities for paid local work that also activates the district. Placemaking Branding, Marketing + Programming • 38th Street Underpass • NEW RiNo Website Before the end of 2016, the challenging 38th Street underpass RiNo rolls out a new, user-friendly website in 2016 that brings will get a makeover, including a new artist-designed lighting together everything you need to know about our district, including installation and murals. This effort ties into a bigger easy-to-use maps, data and more access to information about conversation led by RiNo to advance reconstruction of this what’s happening in RiNo. challenging infrastructure. • RiNo Made • 35th Street Design A new brand for all the incredible creative work coming out of RiNo kicks off the redesign of 35th Street from Wazee to the river RiNo rolls out in 2016/2017, in an effort to grow awareness for in 2016 to create a unique connector focused on pedestrians, RiNo creatives and artists and further amplify the RiNo name. cyclists and green stormwater insfrastucture. • RiNo Events • Design ON the Streets RiNo is home to an increasing number of events, programs and In an effort to create more welcoming spaces for bicyclists activities! The RiNo organization hosts quarterly socials bringing and pedestrians, RiNo is investing in new creative crosswalks together the diverse stakeholders of the neighborhood, and throughout the neighborhood as well as putting RiNos on bikes supports a growing number of other programming including, in wherever there are bicycle lanes! 2016, The Crush, the RiNo Music Festival, RiNo Oktoberfest and much more. • RiNo Wayfinding New RiNo signage will begin sprouting up throughout the • RiNo Field Guide Magazine neighborhood in 2016/2017 helping to establish the RiNo brand Twice a year, RiNo produces 10,000 of these publications to help and get everyone to where they need to go. our visitors navigate the district and get to know the members of the RiNo Art District! • Brighton Blvd. Perhaps the most anticipated project in RiNo has finally broken • RiNo Art District Merchandise ground… Brighton Boulevard will undergo a $29M transformation This year RiNo has released a series of merchandise promoting to be completed by early 2018, bringing new streets, sidewalks, our RiNo Art District brand as well as a special series of pint lighting, trees, a raised, protected cycle track and green glasses and t-shirts that are designed by artists. Proceeds from the stormwater treatment. The neighborhood supported the project artist designed merchandise go directly to the artists that created helping to fund $3M of enhancements on the street. them. Pick up yours at the RiNo Art District office! 3 Galleries Buildings & Studio 20 27 29 58 7 26 28 47 59 39 2 E 47th Ave. National E 47th Ave. 34 63 78 Western Washington St. Complex Humboldt St. E 46th Ave. 35 73 National Western Dr. GALLERIES I-70 Denver Coliseum 44th St. E 45th Ave. 6 p. 4–5 STUDIO Globeville Landing & Park BUILDINGS 3 42 60 68 BINDERY ON BLAKE : HOURS: Galleries & Studio Buildings are often open 40th St. Brighton Blvd. Broadway 41 55 66 70 STUDIOS AT THE BINDERY I-25 during District-wide tours and First Fridays as well as by Wynkoop St. 2901 Blake Street appointment. Check with individual locations for visiting 1 25 79 hours and to schedule appointments. 38th St. 18 38 76 Chestnut Pl. 9 E 40th Ave. 48 Delgany St. 13 Studios & Creatives - Open First Fridays 6-9pm 36th St. Blake St. 35th St. 8 BLUE SILO STUDIOS FORNEY MUSEUM Walnut St. Artists Member RiNo Wazee St. 4701 National Western Dr. OF TRANSPORTATION Park 15 77 303-629-8768 4303 Brighton Blvd. Rail Station 2 303-297-1113 6 & Ped Bridges Ringsby Ct. 22 37 50 forneymuseum.org 31st St. Arkins Ct. 33 40 67 17 12 E 37th Ave. Originally built as a creamery in the early 1900s, Blue Silo was Antique Cars, Rail Equipment, Buggies, Carriages, Bicycles, 52 converted into studios in 2003 and now houses 15 artist’s studios. Motorcycles, and more… 30 44 p. 8–13 23 13 COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHIC GLOBEVILLE RIVERFRONT Platte River & Bike Trail 46 ARTS CENTER ART CENTER (GRACE) 72 5 75 3636 Chestnut Place 888 E 50th Ave 43 34th St. 3 cpacphoto.org 720-476-6710 7 Brighton Blvd. Walnut St. studiosatgrace.com 64 33rd St. 19 69 32nd St. Gallery, school, and nonprofit organization dedicated Over 80 indoor and outdoor studios for artists 31 49 53 57 1 61 to photography since 1963. and creative entrepreneurs. 45 51 56 RiNo HQ Downing St. Marion St. Denargo St. 4 DATELINE HELIKON GALLERY 62 MLK Blvd. 3004 Larimer Street & STUDIOS Blake St. Larimer St. Curtis 303-505-2127 3675 Wynkoop Street Park 4 ddaatteelliinnee.com helikongallery.com 8 E 31st Ave. Lawrence St.