"Art in the Derby" Art Fair and the Grand Opening of the Magnolia Street Art Space
Please join us on October 6, 2018 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for "Art in the Derby," an art fair to celebrate the newly created Derby Art District and the Grand Opening of the Magnolia Street Art Space. There will be many things to see and do that will be fun and creative for people of all ages! Some of the events planned include:
- 10:00 am ribbon cutting by city officials
- creative center for children (kids create art projects to take home)
- 52' semi trailer/gallery (new media video by local film makers)
- Adams City Fire Truck and safety information
- Historical Society exhibit about the history of the Derby area
- food trucks
- DJ music by Abe Ramirez
- various outdoor artist exhibitors
- indoor art on display by Mag Street studio artists and others
- student art on display by Adams City High School Artists
- photographic wheat pastings
- the first open studio and free/bargain art book sale by Derby Studios
- Grand Opening party
- free raffle and prizes for the public
- awards for participating artists, including a "peoples' choice" award
The Magnolia Street Art Space is a renovation, developed by Jeanie Nuanes King. The building renewal is finished and artists are moving in and getting settled. Mag Street is an affordable and permanent art space in an old warehouse located in the quaint location of downtown Derby. Ms. King was one of the founders of the Art District on Santa Fe and owned a building there for many years. The pricing crunch made it difficult for Ms. King to continue operating an art venue in Denver, so she looked elsewhere for an area that offered economical space for art studios and galleries that could be updated and made affordable for Denver Metro artists.
Another nearby building has also been renovated into a studio and display area -- the Derby Studios. Together these art venues have created a new arts center -- the Derby Art District. This new district not only provides great opportunities for artists, but also emphasizes the important goal of becoming an integral part of the historical and unique Derby Business District and community.
"Art in the Derby" Art Fair and
Magnolia Street Art Space Grand Opening
October 6, 2018
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Magnolia Street Art Space
6600 E 74th Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
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More About "Art in the Derby"
Many professional artists will be a part of the event, which will display various art styles and types. The current list of displaying artists and entities include: Bowerhouse Books, Colophone Center, Margaret McCullough, Joyce Coco, Julie Anna Lewis, Ron Trujillo, Terrell Tumlinson, Jane Dodge, Jayn Thompson, Terri Bell, Mark Sink, Mark Friday, Naomi Gagnon, Nicole Korbe, Thomas Carr, Kristin Henning, Angela Rameriz, Aaron Comino, BIG Picture wheat pastings, Adams City high school students and the Commerce City Cultural Council.
For the latest information about the event, please visit the website here.
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Magnolia Street Art Space, northwestern gallery entrances
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"Art in the Derby" - Art by Magnolia Street Art Space artists
(top left) "Pride and Prejudice" by Julie Anna Lewis
(top right) "Rain on my Window" by Julie Anna Lewis
(lower left) " Night Music" by Joyce Coco
(lower right) "Unnamed" by Terrell Tumlinson
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Derby Studios
The same day, October 6, 2018, the Derby Studios announces it's first "open studio." In addition to photographic art pieces, there will be a bargain and free art book table. We have just moved in and are unpacking and settling into new rolling shelves, so please stop by to take a look!
Derby Studios
6525 72nd Place
Commerce City, CO 80022
Soft Opening - Preview Exhibit
January 12, 2018, 6-9 pm
website
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"Art in the Derby" - Derby Studios
Large Format Photographic Art from "The BIG Picture" Project
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Derby Art District
The Derby Arts District hosts various art exhibits and special public events. DAD is located just north of Denver city limits. Venues are situated approximately 7 miles north of the River North (RiNo) Art District. Interstate highways 76, 270 and 25 are very close and convenient, and, a new light rail station/RTD serves the area and links the district to downtown Denver and other city segments. |
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visit the derby art district website or email us for more information:
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| "Art in the Derby" is a collaborative project by the Magnolia Street Art Space and the Commerce City Cultural Council. |
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