For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to K Contemporary to see French-Carribean artist Marielle Plaisir’s exhibition, Rhapsody for a Better World.
Join us for a magical summer evening at the Denver Botanic Gardens for their Summer Concert Series! We are covering tickets for our members to enjoy a live performance by Monsieur Periné—a vibrant musical ensemble from Bogotá, Colombia. Their Afro-Colombian sound blends Latin and European influences, with lead singer Catalina García weaving together Spanish, French, English, and Portuguese in a joyful celebration of rhythm and culture. We can’t wait to share this beautiful night of music and community with you!
This week, Culture Club Members will be visiting the Dikeou Collection. The Dikeou Collection is a Contemporary Art Collection in Downtown Denver that was established in 1998 by siblings, Devon Dikeou and Pany Dikeou. It is free and open to the public, and also includes the ancillary Dikeou Pop-Up: Colfax (est. 2014). Operating as an extension of New York publication zingmagazine, the Dikeou Collection features work of approximately 30 international artists. Devon Dikeou is an artist herself, the founder, editor, and publisher of zingmagazine, as well as a collector. Her interest in the platform of exchange between collector, artist, viewing context—museum, collection, gallery, magazine—and viewer engendered her artistic practice, zingmagazine, and the formation of the Dikeou Collection.
✨UNFORGETTABLE FIELD OUTING✨
Join the Biennial of the Americas for an exclusive and unforgettable day of art and summer mountain magic. Your ticket includes everything you need to make the most of this curated adventure. Roundtrip transportation from Denver to Aspen
Coffee and pastries to kick off the morning
Lunch with the group
VIP guided tour of the Aspen Art Fair led by MCA Denver’s Ellen Bruss Chief Curator, Miranda Lash
Private curatorial tour at the Aspen Art Museum
Wine + picnic boxes for the ride home
Departing from Denver at 7:00 a.m. | Returning by 9:30 p.m.
This week, Culture Club Members are headed to Susan Wick’s Studio at Z Wick Place in the RiNo Arts District. For more than six decades, Denver-based artist Susan Wick (born 1938 in Madison, Wisconsin) has made art without inhibition. Driven by a relentless curiosity, Wick studies life and people— she is the ‘maker of things.’ Colorful and energetic, her works are imbued with personal meaning and underlying narratives inspired by current events of her life and the world.
Many of her paintings contain pairs, and those with single figures often have companion paintings. She works in clay, textiles, yarn and found objects as well. The characters in her art are sometimes between human and animal and frequently androgynous. Creating genderless dramas and inventing new species with her imagination. Wick paints a world that is anything but lonely. Join us to be in community and discover Susan Wick’s amazing practice!
Join us for a great night of music with BALTHVS — a Colombian psychedelic funk trio blending Middle Eastern music, disco, house, funk, surf, indie rock, and cumbia into one high-energy, improvisational show.
Bring your family, favorite snack, and groovy energy for a great night with the Culture Club community at our favorite summer concert venue Levitt Pavilion!
This week, Culture Club Members will be hopping to Access Gallery, a professional art space in the heart of Santa Fe Arts District that features and sells the work of artists with disabilities. Additionally, access gallery is an inclusive nonprofit organization that engages the community by opening doors to creative, educational and economic opportunities for people with disabilities to access, experience and benefit from the arts. Join us to view their new exhibition and engage with the artists who made it!
Evan Hecox is a multidisciplinary artist and designer. His work for the past two decades has included drawing, painting and printmaking as well as graphic design and illustration. Media of the work extends from small drawings to gallery installations and large wall murals. Much of his work takes inspiration from travel with imagery that ranges from major cities to remote desert scenes all of which is united by a keen eye for the mood and feeling of a particular place and moment in time. The work often reveals an underlying beauty locked within subject matter that would normally be overlooked or regarded as ugly.
His view of the world explores the constant, organic change that occurs both in cities and in the natural world. He has shown his work in solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States as well as the Europe, Australia and Japan and Hong Kong.
We are excited for a special and unique CultureHop this week at Blast Tech, owned and operated by Culture Club member Baret Walker! Blast Tech is a Colorado-based, family-owned business, providing specialty abrasive blasting to the Front Range since 1993. Located in Englewood, Blast Tech runs three large blasting booths. Using proprietary methods to remove paint, primer, rust, and debris, Blast Tech works with virtually all types of metal, wood, stone, ceramic, fiberglass, and plastic for automotive, industrial, artistic commercial, and needs. Join us for this exciting tour and learn about the fabrication side of art!
Join us to tour Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and get a sneak peek of their company in rehearsal! An internationally esteemed organization, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance has been a part of Denver history for over 5 decades. Founded and directed by Cleo Parker Robinson herself, this dance academy and ensemble has played a vital role in the vibrant artistic and performing arts scene in the state. Now opening their brand new academy building, we are excited to get an inside look of Cleo’s next 50 years of impact, community, and dance.
Culture Club Member Event Only
The Biennial Culture Club will be heading to Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico! We can’t wait to explore this gorgeous city—check out our webpage to learn more.
More details to come.
The America Leadership Luncheon celebrates inspiring voices in leadership and artistry across the Americas. Mark your calendars and save the date for the 3rd annual luncheon on October 15th, 2025!
The Biennial of the Americas Festival is a landmark cultural celebration uniting artists, innovators, and thought leaders from across the Western Hemisphere. Taking place in Downtown Denver from October 15-26, 2025, this immersive experience highlights music, art, fashion, and conversations that our shaping the future of the Amercas.
We’re thrilled to announce a special curated trip to honor the incredible sponsors who help us make an impact across the Americas. Together, we’ll experience the renowned Bienal de São Paulo—a celebration of art, culture, and connection.
Join us for an exclusive Spanish immersion experience set against the stunning backdrop of Baja California Sur! This six-day program is thoughtfully designed for members of the Biennial of the Americas Culture Club, blending intensive language instruction with rich cultural exploration, local traditions, and engaging outdoor activities.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to the vibrant studio of Denver-based artist Michael Gadlin at Blue Silo Studios. Known for his dynamic abstract works that blend painting, collage, and found materials, Gadlin’s art reflects his bicultural upbringing and deep community ties. His studio, filled with natural light and creative energy, offers a unique glimpse into his process and the stories behind his pieces. Join us for an intimate tour and conversation with one of Denver’s most influential contemporary artists.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival for a summer day filled with art, music, and community. We’ll explore the streets together, taking in work from over 250 artists, enjoying live performances, and soaking up the festive atmosphere. Come wander, connect, and celebrate creativity with us!
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to the home of Hannah and Zack Mann, where contemporary art and thoughtful design come together in a warm, lived-in setting. Hannah, an art advisor, realtor, and trustee of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, brings her passion for art and design into every aspect of their living space. Their collection features a dynamic mix of works by both emerging and established artists, integrated seamlessly throughout the space. Join us for an intimate tour exploring how a home can reflect a deep appreciation for art, creativity, and connection.
This month, Culture Club will gather at Catira - an energetic Venezuelan kitchen where bold flavors and warm hospitality create space for connection. Rooted in a love story between Caracas and Colorado, Catira brings the comfort of tradition into a vibrant, modern setting. Join us for a chance to explore culture through conversation, community, and shared experience - amongst an evening Venezuelan cuisine, tropical cocktails, and the joy of gathering together in a space that feels like home.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to MCA Denver for a tour of their new exhibition – The Future is Present, The Harbinger is Home - a bold, multi-artist exhibition confronting themes of climate, colonization, and the shifting meaning of home. Originally part of the Prospect.6 triennial in New Orleans, this powerful show brings global perspectives into dialogue through large-scale installations, sculpture, and film. We’ll be joined by members of Art Gym Denver for a shared tour and conversation, deepening our collective experience through art and community connection.
Every year, the Biennial of the Americas leads an international Summit for Colorado’s top business and cultural leaders in the Western Hemisphere. Each Summit is a unique, curated experience offering delegates a chance to meet with top leaders, major multinational corporations, start-up businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs. In 2025, we’re heading to scenic Vancouver, Canada for thought provoking discussions, hemispheric collaboration, and strategic networking to strengthen Colorado.
Learn more about the Americas Summit here or let us know you’re interested in joining the 2025 delegation here.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over Ana Marina Studio, a vibrant space inside Denver’s Temple Studios where artist Ana Marina Sanchez blends traditional metalsmithing with contemporary jewelry design. Drawing from her Mexican heritage, Ana handcrafts bold, sculptural pieces that reflect identity, resilience, and ancestral storytelling. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at her studio, where cultural memory and craft come together in every forged detail.
For this week’s CultureHop, members will be hopping over to Union Hall, a contemporary art space in the Coloradan building at Denver’s Union Station. We will be viewing the exhibition Oracle. Oracle is an experiential exhibition that positions art as a vehicle for introspection and guidance. Rather than simply viewing the work, visitors are invited to engage with them as oracular tools, asking questions, seeking insight and exploring personal meaning. Weekly Guided Oracle Experiences offer facilitated support for those wishing to delve deeper into a reflective journey.
Oracle brings together six, female, Colorado-based artists: Yazz Atmore, Faatma Be Oné, Linda Bishara, Rebecca Peebles, Sarah Tenney and Harriet Woodman, whose work reflects their personal spiritual and creative journeys. Some of the works on view were created from the act of divine channeling, while others explore life lessons, healing and play through various mediums, including ceramics, installation, collage, drawing, and painting.
For this week’s CultureHop, members will be hopping over to Taza Gallery, a unique art space located within the Adams County Government Center. We'll explore how this unexpected gallery setting, nestled inside Taza Coffee House, showcases rotating exhibitions by local artists. We will be viewing the exhibition A Time to Focus by Diego Florez-Arroyo, whose work reminds viewers to remember how beauty is ingrained in our everyday world. In the exhibition, Florez-Arroyo takes modern photographic references and uses them to celebrate culture, perspective, and beauty in hopes of igniting subconscious nostalgia and opening our imagination to new possibilities.
For this week’s Culture Hop, members will be hopping over to Olive & Finch, where founder Mary Nguyen will share the story behind this beloved Denver eatery. We'll learn about her inspiration for creating a cozy spot focused on fresh, handcrafted meals made from scratch. Join us to discover what makes Olive & Finch a local favorite and a successful Denver eatery!
Culture Club Member Monthly Event!
We’re coming together for World Collage Day, and you’re invited. Hosted by Collé and Biennial Culture Club, this gathering is all about making space for creativity, connection, and community.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to Art Students League of Denver. We'll explore their welcoming and inspiring art community, dedicated to nurturing artistic growth for all skill levels through accessible classes and exhibitions. Join us to experience this vibrant creative hub that has been empowering artists since 1987.
We are also excited to see the new exhibit I Can Show You Better Than I Can Tell You , showcasing the body of work Desirae Brown has created throughout her residency at ASLD. Brown's work explores the value and beauty of her experience in single Black motherhood through multimedia sculpture.
For this week’s Culture Hop, members will be hopping over to D3 Arts, a community-driven arts organization dedicated to promoting creative expression and cultural heritage in Denver’s Westwood neighborhood. We will also be having an artist talk with Biennial team member Apple and local artist Amayas Gonzalez about their devised theatre performance When I Looked in the Mirror and Saw God Staring Back: A Reflection of Trans Divinity. Join us for a unique chance to learn about art, community, and creative engagement from multiple perspectives.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to MATTER - an independent design studio, bookstore, and advocacy driven space known for its commitment to social justice, typography, and radical thinking. We’ll explore their space, hear more about their mission, and look inside their unique collection of books and design objects that challenge conventions and inspire change.
Our April 2025 roundtable, Kitchens of Belonging: Immigration & Food, draws inspiration from Cocina Libre by Dr. Julia Roncoroni and Dr. Delio Figueroa. It brings together immigrant chefs, storytellers, and food leaders from Metro Denver to explore the kitchen as a space of identity, resistance, and community.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to Vicki Myhren Gallery at the University of Denver to view their current exhibition, “Outside Influence: Photography in Colorado 1945-1995.” The show explores work that traces the evolution of fine art photography in Colorado, highlighting the influence of incoming artists and educators on the region’s photographic practice.
Enjoy a fantastic evening at Emerald Eye with great conversation, new connections, and good drinks! Join us for a networking happy hour designed to help you expand your circle, spark new collaborations, and connect with fellow members in a lively atmosphere.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to Cultura Chocolate, a bean-to-bar chocolate making company, where we’ll explore their space, learn about their chocolate-making process, and hear about their dedication to Latin American traditions and sustainable sourcing. This is a unique opportunity to experience the artistry and heritage behind their craft while connecting with a local business that honors cultural authenticity and ethical practices.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to Migas Coffee, where their team will share more about their mission, space, and commitment to sustainability and community-driven initiatives. They’ll also take us on a tour of Green Spaces, the vibrant co-working and marketplace they call home!
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to Museo de las Americas for a guided tour of their current exhibition - AfroMexican Journey: Yanga, Slavery, and Freedom. The show explores AfroMexican cultural heritage through the lens of Gaspar Yanga’s legacy, employing diverse art mediums to examine themes of liberation, resilience, and the transformative power of resistance.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to Platte Forum to explore their gallery space on the TAXI campus in RiNo. Members will have the opportunity to explore their facility and get a greater insight into their work on leveraging urban art and activism to empower youth, drive social change, and foster an inclusive creative dialogue.
For our March Culture Club event, our members are heading to The Lob for a night of Bocce Ball and light bites! 🍽️🎳 This Canadian-owned gem is the first of its kind in Denver, originally hailing from Toronto. We’re excited to gather with our Culture Club community, enjoy some friendly bocce competition, and celebrate the vibrant Canadian presence here in Denver. 🇨🇦 See you there!
The Biennial of the Americas Roundtable Series is a monthly gathering of leaders from business, civic, and cultural sectors to explore timely and provocative topics that shape the Americas. This series fosters meaningful dialogue, bringing together diverse perspectives to examine histories, policies, and lived experiences that continue to shape our communities.
The March 2025 roundtable will explore the experiences of Asian diasporic communities in the Americas, with a focus on leadership, identity, and belonging. From the long history of Asian migration to contemporary voices shaping business, culture, and civic life, this discussion will highlight both historical struggles and present-day achievements.
Historian and author Diego Javier Luis, author of The First Asians in the Americas: A Transpacific History, will open the event with remarks on Asian migration, exclusionary policies, and resilience across the Americas. His insights will set the stage for a conversation with local Asian leaders in Colorado, who will share their perspectives on:
The ways their heritage informs their leadership and work.
The challenges and opportunities they face as Asian professionals and community advocates.
How they navigate identity and belonging in the broader fabric of American society.
The importance of representation, solidarity, and cross-cultural collaboration.
This roundtable is an opportunity to honor the histories, voices, and contributions of Asian communities in Colorado and beyond while fostering meaningful connections between leaders across sectors. Join us for an afternoon of reflection, dialogue, and community-building.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to Blair Caldwell African American Research Library for an exclusive tour and a look into their Black History Month art exhibition. Featuring works by Bob Ragland, Chloé Duplessis, Rachel Crosby, Jasmine Holmes, Ryan Landell, and Jon Hurst, the exhibit celebrates the rich tapestry of Black heritage from past to present.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to the Center for Visual Art at MSU for a guided tour of Tomiko Jones’: The Intimate Infinite. The exhibition explores the interplay between personal narrative and the natural environment through a unique blend of contemporary digital photography, cyanotype, and the Japanese printmaking technique ukiyo-e, challenging viewers to rethink their connection to the land amid ongoing environmental and social shifts.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to BMoCA for a guided tour of Ana González Barragán’s current InsideOut installation Intimacy with a (non) site. This immersive installation explores the intersections of identity, environment, and materiality, offering a unique perspective on how we connect with spaces and the natural world.
Culture Club Member Event Only
Join us for a delightful coffee tasting experience at Corvus Coffee Roasters, featuring an exquisite selection of coffees sourced from across the Americas. Complementing the tasting, enjoy a variety of pastries to round out the experience!
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to local artist Kimberly Faber’s studio for a tour and inside look at her artistic process and stunning work.
For this week’s CultureHop, Culture Club Members will be hopping over to Raquelitas Tortillas for a special behind the scenes tour. Raquelitas Tortillas is a staple of Denver’s culinary scene known for its high-quality, locally made tortillas. We will learn about their production process, sustainability efforts, and the rich history behind this family-owned business.
For our second Roundtable discussion, we will be exploring the topic Power Threads: Fashioning Leadership. We are excited to be joined by Biennial friend Karla Martinez, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Mexico and Latin America.
About the Biennial of the America’s Roundtable Series: The Biennial of the Americas Roundtable Series is a monthly event that convenes leaders from civic, cultural, and business sectors to explore provocative and timely topics. This series aims to foster meaningful dialogue, share diverse perspectives, and generate actionable ideas that address pressing issues across the Americas. Each session will provide a platform for dynamic conversations, interdisciplinary insights, and cross-sector collaboration. If you would like to participate in our Roundtable Series, please reach out to florajane@biennialoftheamericas.org.
