Art District on Santa Fe
Art District on Santa Fe
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Art. Culture. Access. Community. Visit the Art District on Santa Fe for 100+ galleries, artists, studios + creative businesses!
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DenverTennisPlayer
Denver, CO210 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
This area of Santa Fe St., about 3 blocks long from 7th to 10th is known for its multitude of small independent art galleries- about 60! From beautiful, nice and well done to "what the heck?"- what makes that art? One insider trick is to go the 1st Friday of the month, there is free wine and snacks at most galleries! Wander and enjoy!
Written 11 April 2017
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habitatbuilder2012
California, United States7 contributions
July 2018 • Couples
We arrived here around 6:00 pm on a First Friday in July. The scene was jumping as the sidewalks were packed from 6th until 11th ave. There are numerous collective spaces where multiple artists have the work on view, each with music and a buzzing energy. If you don't like crowds, you may not like this scene as there are tons of people in small spaces. I would highly suggest to organizers to divert traffic and open up the streets to pedestrians for a more pleasant experience. Parking is limited to residential areas. Food trucks were plentiful. The galleries were cool, but this was more about people watching and getting a sense of the local personality of Denver. First Fridays are 5:30 - 9:30 pm.
We also stopped to eat in Black Sky Brewery, a metalhead brewery and pizzeria. Excellent New Haven style pizza and good selection of brews. People come in here for a "Hot Beef Injection" (whiskey + au jus shots) for fun.... I guess... Good scene and kind of inspiring to see people with a passion run a solid business.
We also stopped to eat in Black Sky Brewery, a metalhead brewery and pizzeria. Excellent New Haven style pizza and good selection of brews. People come in here for a "Hot Beef Injection" (whiskey + au jus shots) for fun.... I guess... Good scene and kind of inspiring to see people with a passion run a solid business.
Written 8 July 2018
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nzamucen
Denver, CO74 contributions
May 2017
This is a small art district in the sense of art districts. Perhaps I'm spoiled with San Francisco or New York districts but this just seemed small. Nothing partially bad about this spot, just not overwhelmed by much here. Modern art seems to be the theme, no classics or old masters anywhere from what I could spot. Again, I may have been expecting too much and forgetting I'm in a city, but not a big city.
Written 28 April 2018
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Rochelle F
Randolph, NJ1,140 contributions
Oct 2021
Sad to say but this area was deserted with many closed shops. It had a funky feel to it but we started to walk and then left as the galleries were closed and there was not really much to do.
Not sure if this was because it was during the day or due to Covid.
Not sure if this was because it was during the day or due to Covid.
Written 21 December 2021
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Nune
Miami Beach, FL45 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
me and my husband read about the art district and decided to take a look at the galleries, turns out we visited on a Brunch Day and OMG this is such a cool idea!!! So the galleries are open for the public and they give you orange juice and fruit and bagels and some of them even had Mimosas! The art was magnificent, the galleries just kept getting better and better and everyone was so nice and welcoming. You can see how the artists work and see their studios, it’s an amazing experience!! We absolutely loved it
Written 30 May 2019
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bailydog1
Fort Collins, CO53 contributions
Sept 2019
Incredible vibe! Such a great area to hang out. Amazing galleries very diverse. A must see while in Denver!!
Written 5 November 2019
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molay
231 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
The Art District on Santa Fe is my new favorite place in Denver. Spanning a number of blocks on Santa Fe, with 8th arguably the midpoint, the district is full of colorful, architecturally interesting buildings hosting a wide variety of artists working in many different media. Many galleries are also studios and it's possible to shop or browse while viewing works in progress, or see where they were created. Prices range from very high end to eminently affordable. You can easily spend hours (and dollars!) here.
Many galleries have basement levels or back rooms, so what you see from the window outside may only be a small part of the picture.
Also scattered throughout are some antique shops, a museum, a few places to eat.
Note: many establishments have limited days of operation or hours. In particular, Mondays or Tuesdays may find some shops closed. Also note that not all galleries operate the same or cater to all audiences. Be polite and respectful of the spaces, don't just assume you can walk in and head into the basement or studio.
If you have small children in tow, exercise common sense: keep them under strict supervision unless you like paying for broken pottery. Also bear in mind that art can be provocative, may contain nudity, violent or disturbing images, etc., so gauge both the content of the gallery and the maturity of your youngsters before dragging them in.
An art district is a good complement to, or alternative from, a museum. There is more direct contact with the art. Plus, you can purchase it (and you should purchase some -- remember, if no one does, there won't be any such districts!)
Many galleries have basement levels or back rooms, so what you see from the window outside may only be a small part of the picture.
Also scattered throughout are some antique shops, a museum, a few places to eat.
Note: many establishments have limited days of operation or hours. In particular, Mondays or Tuesdays may find some shops closed. Also note that not all galleries operate the same or cater to all audiences. Be polite and respectful of the spaces, don't just assume you can walk in and head into the basement or studio.
If you have small children in tow, exercise common sense: keep them under strict supervision unless you like paying for broken pottery. Also bear in mind that art can be provocative, may contain nudity, violent or disturbing images, etc., so gauge both the content of the gallery and the maturity of your youngsters before dragging them in.
An art district is a good complement to, or alternative from, a museum. There is more direct contact with the art. Plus, you can purchase it (and you should purchase some -- remember, if no one does, there won't be any such districts!)
Written 28 November 2015
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debbogs
Palatine, IL17 contributions
July 2019 • Couples
We decided to go to the Art District on Santa Fe during a recent visit and we were very disappointed. We arrived about 11:00 Saturday morning and we only found one shop open. Many of the shops were empty or open by appointment only, most didn’t have any posted hours. We walked around for about 45 minutes then left.
Written 28 July 2019
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Louise M
Castle Rock, CO3,963 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
We heard so many good things about the district so we brought my mother in law who was visiting. We arrived just before 11 and found practically every place closed. A few opened at 11, and a few more at noon, but we saw so many vacancies we just gave up and went to lunch instead. Maybe this is only a late afternoon attraction, but we were not impressed on our visit.
Written 1 September 2018
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TrMarek
1,246 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
I walked right past the Denver Art Museum to check out this artsy district (tabbed the largest in Colorado) & instead of paying a $25 entrance fee I saw some pretty cool street art and architecture for free! The neighborhood honors its Hispanic roots and there some good food trucks you can try if you get hungry.
Written 17 August 2018
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