Our organization began in 1987 with a handful of recognized artists teaching over one hundred students within its first year. Since then, we’ve evolved to fit Denver’s unique community to feature learning opportunities for artists of every age and ability.
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EXHIBITION | January 12-February 26, 2024
CALL FOR ENTRY | November 20-December 17, 2023
OPENING RECEPTION | January 12, 2024
For Sketchy, we’re inviting members of the ASLD community to share works that celebrate figure drawing in all forms.
Sneak a peek at the artwork that will be available for purchase at our first ever Winter Holiday Art Market!
DECEMBER 9 & 10, 2023 | Check off your holiday shopping list at Winter Holiday Art Market! Featuring 30 artist vendors, local food and beer, and festive vibes!
EXHIBITION | November 3-December 10, 2023
CALL FOR ENTRY | October 9-15, 2023
OPENING RECEPTION | November 3, 2023
This open call exhibit invites members of ASLD to submit works on the theme of ornamentation, priced with holiday gift-giving in mind.
Making It Up is a community artmaking space for young people between the ages of 18-24 to learn and connect.
DECEMBER 9 & 10, 2023 | Check off your holiday shopping list at Winter Holiday Art Market! Featuring 30 artist vendors, local food and beer, and festive vibes!
Join our board! We’re always looking for art lovers who want to lend their community leadership skills to ASLD.
Travel to India with ASLD for a painting workshop and tour of Rajasthan led by ASLD faculty member Raj Chaudhuri.
Get a sneak peek at the works that will be on display and for sale during delecTABLE: The Fine Art of Dining.
July 2023 | Join ASLD in France at the La Napoule Art Foundation for a mixed-media, book arts atelier taught by ASLD faculty member Sammy Lee.
JUNE 12 | Come to our summer fundraiser and enjoy some Sweet Action ice cream out of a handmade ceramic bowl that is yours to keep!
Stories Behind the Artists | Members of the ASLD community share their stories and why #ArtMatters to them.
Join the ASLD, Clyfford Still Museum and Redline for a special collaborative series of professional development workshops for artists. These workshops feature experts in the art industry sharing practical knowledge and relevant tools to assist artists in enhancing their business practice.
Online Youth Courses at Art Students League of Denver. Get creative and stay engaged with our new online youth courses…more to come!
Online Adult Courses at Art Students League of Denver. Join ASLD faculty for a series of interactive online courses. Stay connected to your art!
Having art withdrawal during this unusual time? Join ASLD for free live and pre-recorded art programming.
AUGUST 26 & 27, 2023 | Join us for our annual Summer Art Market on August 26 & 27, featuring more than 150 artist vendors, ice cream, tacos, cold beer, and artmaking activities for the kiddos!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS OPEN THROUGH APRIL 8 | We’re seeking proposals for an asphalt mural in the Westwood neighborhood.
“We know the world is in turmoil everywhere, so I think its also interesting to show another region of the world through this exhibit ” Rachel Basye
ASLD in the News—October 29, 2019 Join ASLD during Denver’s annual Art Week events. Explore ASLD’s historic building and drop in on art classes November 7.
Sami Foster is ASLD’s 2023-2024 Ceramics Apprentice. She’ll learn more about the ceramic process and fostering her artistic voice.
Storytelling magazine Voyage Denver, an online publication geared for local small businesses and mission-driven start-ups, took time to talk with Executive Director Rachel Basye about what makes ASLD one of…
Faculty member Karl Poulson shares his experience working with students in Teen Studio, while highlighting his painting techniques on KUSA-TV Colorado & Company news. Executive director Rachel Basye reviews Fall 2019…