Tuesday tour celebrates Colorado art and history

A full day of art, history and fun in DENVER's GOLDEN TRIANGLE awaits participants in the pre-conference tour on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Space is limited but the adventure is not, as you’ll have a choice of afternoon activities and cap off the day at a special happy hour in an iconic Denver home.

Register by July 15 for early-bird pricing!  

Experience the spirit of Colorado

The day begins with a guided tour of HISTORY COLORADO CENTER, which features more than 15 exhibitions 
 that  span five floors and capture the spirit of Colorado. The award-winning exhibitions highlight the state’s diverse cultural heritage and include:  

• Written on the Land: Ute Voices, Ute History, an exhibition of more than 200 artifacts and a contemporary video showing how the Ute people have adapted and persevered through the centuries
• Borderlands of Southern Colorado, an exploration of the shifting geopolitical history of southern Colorado
• Zoom In: The Centennial State in 100 Objects, a thoughtful display of objects, both ordinary and extraordinary, that had a role in shaping Colorado
• The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal that Changed Cheyenne and Arapahoe People Forever, an examination of the deadliest day in Colorado history from the perspective of Tribal representatives.
  
  

Savor farm-to-table flair

Following the tour, we’ll have lunch at FIRE AT THE ART, A HOTEL, where “creative cocktails and savory creations ignite a feeling of warmth within culinary spaces.” As you dine, you’ll take in floor-to-ceiling views of Denver and the Rocky Mountains along with commissioned cutting-edge art throughout the space, including Light Knots, an exploration of how light interacts with surfaces. 

Explore on your own

After lunch you’ll be turned loose in the DENVER ART MUSEUM, an architectural landmark featuring global art collections that represent cultures around the world as well as work by artists from Denver and the Rocky Mountain region, including a substantial western art collection. Ongoing exhibitions range from Architecture and Design to Textile Art and Fashion.

For those who wish to explore further, History Colorado Center admission includes access to The Center for Colorado Women’s History, located in a historic home built in 1883. You’ll find the newly renovated Denver Central Library, Civic Center Park and numerous shops and galleries within walking distance, along with the Denver Mint and Colorado State Capitol, which offer tours with advance reservations.

Wind down with wine and Native American bites

The day winds down with happy hour at the unique home of CPW member Donna Bryson and her husband Fred Glick. Once the boiler house of a World War II-era Army depot, their renovated home is now a light-filled showcase of art from Denver and places the couple has lived and visited around the world, including South Africa, India and Egypt. 

The reception will be catered by TOCABE, a local restaurant that specializes in contemporary American Indian cuisine. Made with ingredients sourced locally and from Tribal communities across the United States, Tocabe’s food tells a story. It also reflects Denver’s status as a gathering place for Indigenous people from around the country.

Designed as a feast for the senses, the reception will be an opportunity to relax and rub shoulders with some of the conference speakers, who will join us for an exclusive preconference kickoff to cap off a delightful day exploring Colorado's diverse culture and history. 

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