McNichols Building

McNichols Building In 1909, the cornerstone of McNichols Civic Center Building was laid, setting the foundation for a Carnegie Library.

That tradition continues, as the building was re-opened in 2012 as a contemporary hub for arts and culture for the people of Denver. The McNichols Civic Center Building is located at the northwest corner of Civic Center Park, at the intersection of Colfax and Bannock. In 1909, the cornerstone of the building was laid, setting the foundation for the then Carnegie Library that would become a center

of learning in the park. This stunning Greek Revival building with its classic Corinthian columns and iconic colonnade across its front, offers new experiences in a classic space. The McNichols Building is owned and operated by Denver Arts & Venues, an agency of the City & County of Denver.

08/15/2025

Now on view: "Fiber Art Today"

📅 Through Sept. 30, 2025
📍 McNichols Civic Center Building | Second Floor Boettcher Cultural Pavilion
🎉 Free and open to the public daily from 10am-4pm

This vibrant celebration of texture, color and creativity with a group exhibition showcasing the bold, innovative work of contemporary Colorado artists working in a range of fiber media.

Featuring works by Andrea Fischer, Al Canner, Sarah Darlene, Ladies Fancywork Society, REO, Ilan Gutin, Erin McAllister, G. Roslie, Ally Grime, Key Air, Johnny Draco, Nora Schuchat, Heather Schulte and Steven Frost.

Whether you’re drawn to the tactile beauty of handmade materials, fascinated by the artistry of textile techniques, or simply curious about the many ways fabric can tell a story, "Fiber Art Today" invites you to see fiber in a whole new way.

Learn more: https://www.mcnicholsbuilding.com/exhibitions/detail/fiber-art-today

Last week, we gathered to celebrate "Colorado Perspectives: Visions in Photography"! This exhibition, a collaboration be...
03/24/2025

Last week, we gathered to celebrate "Colorado Perspectives: Visions in Photography"! This exhibition, a collaboration between Denver Arts & Venues and Colorado Photographic Arts Center, showcases a rich array of photographic styles and approaches to the medium, from traditional approaches to innovative, experiemental processes.

Check it out daily from 10am-4pm on the third floor (check calendar for closures): https://bit.ly/Colorado-Perspectives

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, March 20, from 6-8pm on the third floor of the McNichols Building for an artist reception ce...
03/19/2025

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, March 20, from 6-8pm on the third floor of the McNichols Building for an artist reception celebrating "Colorado Perspectives: Visions in Photography," a collaborative exhibition from Denver Arts & Venues and the Colorado Photographic Arts Center.

Free RSVP: https://opening-reception-0320.eventbrite.com

02/21/2025

📷 NOW ON VIEW 📷 Denver Arts & Venues in collaboration with the Colorado Photographic Arts Center, proudly presents "Colorado Perspectives: Visions in Photography," a juried exhibition that celebrates the creativity and vision of Colorado's photography community through CPAC members living in Colorado.

As part of the Month of Photography Denver, this exhibition showcases a rich array of photographic styles and approaches to the medium and aims to celebrate the diverse range of work being created by CPAC members, from traditional approaches to innovative, experimental processes.

Check out this exhibition here on the third floor of the McNichols Building with free admission daily from 10am-4pm, and join us for an artist reception on March 20!

Learn more at www.McNicholsBuilding.com/Exhibitions

11/19/2024

Then ➡️ Now

The cornerstone of the McNichols Civic Center Building was laid on April 11, 1907, setting the foundation for the then-Carnegie Library that would become a center of learning in Civic Center Park. That tradition continued when Denver Arts & Venues reopened the building in 2012 as a contemporary hub for arts and culture for the people of Denver, including restoration of some of the building's original features.

Stop by and check out this piece of Denver history - plus FREE art exhibitions on the second and third floors! Open most days 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you're seeking a place to reflect, remember and reconnect for Día de los Mu***os, stop by "Woven Memories: Día de los...
11/01/2024

If you're seeking a place to reflect, remember and reconnect for Día de los Mu***os, stop by "Woven Memories: Día de los Mu***os/Day of the Dead" in the first floor gallery.

This exhibition showcases the original works of Denver artist Cal Duran, honoring the ancestors with his installation of several large Ojo de Dios (God’s Eye), a paper mâché Quetzalcoatl (feathered serpent) and several skulls and skeletons.

Admission is free and open to all Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

See you at the Cultural Runway Series: Black & White - The Finale tomorrow night!
10/11/2024

See you at the Cultural Runway Series: Black & White - The Finale tomorrow night!

Spend next Saturday night with us!
10/03/2024

Spend next Saturday night with us!

We're just a couple of weeks out from áyA Con con on Oct. 4-6! The word áyA is a Lakota word meaning to change to become...
09/20/2024

We're just a couple of weeks out from áyA Con con on Oct. 4-6! The word áyA is a Lakota word meaning to change to become and this weekend focuses on sharing perspectives, celebrating differences and connecting through a shared love for art and nerd culture. The festival festival highlights comics and storytelling, illustration, traditional arts, fashion, performance and more!

Admission to most of the festival is FREE, with tickets to the Futurism Fashion Showcase on Oct. 5 now on sale:https://www.mcnicholsbuilding.com/events/detail/aya-con-futurism-fashion-showcase-682888

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12! 📅
09/19/2024

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12! 📅

🤍 UP NEXT 🖤 Our final Cultural Runway Series show on Saturday, Oct. 12 at McNichols Building celebrates all things black, white and fashionable, featuring looks from seven local designers:

🖤 Brittany Schall (La Adorna)
🤍 Nagisa Corbett (Tokiprism)
🖤 Rafee Hagop (Low Key Industries)
🤍 Michelle Delahoussaye
🖤 Andrea Fischer
🤍 Shohruhhon Ganiev (Lovesick)
🖤 Santiago Arce

Get your tickets for this runway extravaganza plus pre-show vendor market and post-show afterparty today: www.ArtsAndVenues.com/Cultural-Runway

See you tonight! Join us here at McNichols Building from 5-8 p.m. for a FREE reception celebrating our new exhibitions: ...
08/16/2024

See you tonight! Join us here at McNichols Building from 5-8 p.m. for a FREE reception celebrating our new exhibitions: "201 Kimonos," "Timeless" and "Seeking Beauty." Check out all three floors of art plus enjoy light refreshments. RSVP: https://bit.ly/Reception-0816

The fun continues just outside with Civic Center Conservancy's Night Market, offering local food and shopping, live music and entertainment in Civic Center Park until 10 p.m. 🎉

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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About the McNichols Civic Center Building

The McNichols Civic Center Building is located at the northwest corner of Civic Center Park, at the intersection of Colfax and Bannock. In 1909, the cornerstone of the building was laid, setting the foundation for the then Carnegie Library that would become a center of learning in the park. That tradition continues, as the building was re-opened in 2012 as a contemporary hub for arts and culture for the people of Denver. This stunning Greek Revival building with its classic Corinthian columns and iconic colonnade across its front, offers new experiences in a classic space.

The McNichols Building is owned and operated by Denver Arts & Venues, an agency of the City & County of Denver.