Art Students League of Denver

10/16/2026

Denver Arts Week is right around the corner! From November 6-15, there will be hundreds of exciting events across the city, including 2 here at ASLD. Come to our Denver Arts Week Celebration Day on November 8 and the opening reception for Warm & Fuzzy on November 13. We’ll also have extra Samplers throughout the weekend of November 14 & 15. Head to ASLD.org/events to learn more about the Denver Arts Week festivities at ASLD!

10/15/2026

No matter what kind of art you like to make, there’s always something new to try at ASLD! Head to our website to browse hundreds of classes in all different media🎨

Like printmaking? Try book arts!
Like drawing? Try painting!
Like sewing? Try jewelry making!
Like hand-building? Try assemblage!

10/13/2026

ASLD is proud to be the administrative host for the Diversity in the Arts Internship program, which matches college students with summer internships at creative nonprofits across the Front Range. DITA is looking for arts & culture nonprofits to host interns for 10 weeks during summer 2027, and we’re spreading the word! Head to ditainternship.com for more information and to apply as a host site. Applications due November 13.

10/12/2026

The Warm & Fuzzy call for entry closes in one week!
Be sure to submit your small works by Monday, October 19 to be considered for our final exhibit of the year. Warm & Fuzzy invites you to share your seasonal comforts through artwork that conjures all things cozy. Click the link below to access the submission form:
https://asld.org/warm-and-fuzzy-call

10/09/2026

“In honor of Westword’s 50th anniversary, former Westword culture editors and writers weighed in on Denver’s changing arts landscape and what it was like covering the scene during their time at the culture desk.”

Recommended weekend reading! Check out this Denver Westword article for an interesting perspective on how the Denver arts scene has grown and changed over the years—something that’s top of mind for us as we prepare for ASLD’s 40th anniversary.

"What is a city without art?"

10/08/2026

With the Food-tography call for entry right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to sharpen your photography skills 📸
Join us for The Art of Food Photography, a collaborative workshop offered by ASLD and Colorado Photographic Arts Center. Food can be a powerful connector, and photographing our favorite ingredients, special feasts, or cooking processes is an engaging way to link food and storytelling.. This class is a great opportunity for photographers of all levels to learn professional techniques through demonstrations, hands-on practice, and personalized critique. Click the link below to register today!
https://cpacphoto.org/the-art-of-food-photography/

10/06/2026

ASLD is proud to be a recipient of the 2026 Colorado Creates Grant alongside 186 other impactful arts organizations. Support like this allows us to spread the joy of art far and wide! Check out this article to learn more about how this funding is making a difference across Colorado.

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 187 new recipients of the Colorado Creates Grants. These grants support arts programs, services, and activities associated wit...

10/05/2026

The delecTABLE call for entry closes THIS FRIDAY!
Don’t miss your chance to participate in this one-of-a-kind exhibit that showcases the fine art of dining through functional ceramics. Click the link below to learn more and submit work before the deadline this Friday, October 9! 🍶
https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/16949/CAFE

10/01/2026

The Warm & Fuzzy call for entry is open now! ASLD members & faculty are invited to share comforting artwork in all media for our last exhibit of the year. Head to our website to submit your small works that invoke all things cozy by Monday, October 19 to be considered⛄

Pictured here:
Image 1 - Ceramic bunny by Breanne Gatlin
Image 2 - Print by Harry Utter
Image 4 - Artwork by Jennifer Wilson

10/01/2026

The Warm & Fuzzy call for entry is open now! ASLD members & faculty are invited to share comforting artwork in all media for our last exhibit of the year. Head to our website to submit your small works that invoke all things cozy by Monday, October 19 to be considered⛄
https://asld.org/warm-and-fuzzy-call
Pictured here:
Image 1 - Ceramic bunny by Breanne Gatlin
Image 2 - Print by Harry Utter
Image 4 - Artwork by Jennifer Wilson