WATCH: Meet Digital Content Manager Jacinta Lobato

Art for All Generations??

Inspiration comes to artists in many forms.? Sometimes a moment in their lives is so powerful that it must be preserved in words or on a canvas.? Other times, artists find inspiration from those that have come before.? They draw strength from prominent figures of their lives - friends, peers, and especially family.??

We hope that you have been inspired by the videos that we have shared with you over the past few months.? You have met a wide variety of arts workers -? dancers, curators, stage managers, production managers, and more. We are proud that these remarkable individuals have made their home at the Arvada Center and your support helps them create, teach, and curate.??

Today's video takes you behind the camera to meet Digital Content Manager, Jacinta Lobato.? Jacinta is an inspiration unto herself, working as a talented videographer for the Arvada Center while also thriving in her passion as a visual artist.? With a long line of strong Chicana women behind her, Jacinta has forged a path forward to make a life and career for herself.?

At the Arvada Center, we draw inspiration from many sources - the talent and passion of staff members like Jacinta, the dedication of our staff who continue to persevere through this unprecedented time, and the donors that have already given to Reignite the Arts.?If you have not yet given, and are in a position to do so, please consider making a donation today.? With your support, our flame of passion will not dim and we will continue to inspire audiences for many years to come.??

PINK PROGRESSION: COLLABORATIONS opens July 2

The Arvada Center Galleries hold the health and safety of our visitors, staff, and artists as the highest priority. To allow for recommended distancing and to monitor the number of people in our galleries, we are implementing a new reservation system for this exhibition. Follow the link below to reserve your free ticket to see Pink Progression: Collaborations. 

As always, our galleries are free and open to the public!

WATCH: Meet Marcus Turner,?Director of Communications and Audience Services

Finding Our Voice?

"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it."

?- Dr. Maya Angelou??

At the Arvada Center, we are consistently working to be an organization that allows people to be themselves, have a voice, exercise discretion, express disagreement and talk about what really matters to them. This authenticity is what attracts people to the Center - whether it's an employee, a volunteer or a patron. We want everyone to feel like they can be their true selves when they walk through our doors.?

This week, you are going to meet one of our most authentic employees, Director of Communications and Audience Services Marcus Turner. Marcus has spent the last two years helping the Arvada Center better communicate with our audiences and the community at large. Marcus is an inspiration to the staff because he is genuine, dedicated, and ultimately, himself.??

We hope that you have been inspired by the videos that we have shared with you over the past few months.? You have met a wide variety of arts workers -? dancers, curators, stage managers, production managers, and more. We are proud that these remarkable individuals have made their home at the?Arvada?Center?and your support helps them create, teach, and curate in the most authentic way possible.??

If you have not yet given, and are in a position to do so, please consider making a donation today.With your support, we will Reignite the Arts together.?

Reignite the Arts:? Who We Are??

Throughout the last six months, you have seen the Arvada Center in new ways.? While our doors may have been physically closed, we have opened our hearts to you by introducing you to the people that make our organization special.? ?

Through these videos, we have shone a light on the experiences that have brought us all together in this present moment.? From stories of early artistic accomplishment and achievement to tales of strife and resilience, there is one enduring theme: community.??

Time and time again, as arts workers, we are strengthened by the resolve of those around us.? We are elevated by the great work of our peers, the aspirational successes of our mentors, and above all, the undying support we receive from audiences.??

As valued members of our community and as we enter the home stretch of our campaign to Reignite the Arts, we are taking this opportunity to revisit some poignant and memorable moments.

Christina Noel-Adcock

Faced with the prospect of never dancing again, this courageous educator found meaning in working with future generations.??

Box Office Staff

This team of joyful and collaborative customer service workers ensure that first-time visitors to the Arvada Center receive unforgettable experiences.?

Jacinta Lobato

With a line of strong Chicana women behind her, this talented videographer shows us the world through her unique artist's lens.??

Adam Stolte

Production Manager

A childhood of inspirational art and a desire to work with his hands led this son of Arvada to the place where he first found home.??

Emily Grace King

Galleries and Exhibitions Manager

Balancing a family with creative prospects, this multifaceted artist brings passion and zeal to all corners of her life.??

Christine Moore

Black Box Stage Manager

The voice in everyone's ears that holds a play together, there is no one our actors trust more to bring a production to life.??

The above videos are just a small sample of the staff that create our community.? You can check out all of the videos we've created on our YouTube page.? These inspirational individuals could not do what they do without your support.? There is still time to make your gift and ensure that the Arvada Center produces and curates at our exceptional level.? Make a gift today and Reignite the Arts??

TO LISTEN

DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY

Zachary Andrews takes a one-man bite out of Dracula, just in time for Halloween! This original, one-man audio adaptation of Bram Stoker's Gothic horror novel Dracula was created specially for the Arvada Center by local actor Andrews. "I am trying to push the limits of your idea of storytelling with sound," he says.

Read an interview with Andrews and John Moore to learn more about how this Gothic tale was brought to audio life - and purchase tickets today! You can listen to Dracula through November 1.

UPCOMING EVENTS

TRICK ART TREAT

Experience the thrilling, chilling (but not too scary) visuals of Trick Art Treat,?our new walk-through Halloween display taking over our parking lot on Halloween! This event is socially-distanced, family-friendly and filled with pop-up art specifically created for the holiday. Happening from 1 - 5 pm on October 31.

Tickets are on sale now - visit our website for details, and more information on health and safety at the Center.?

Thank you to our sponsors:

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ART EDUCATION

NEW VIRTUAL ART WORKSHOPS

We''re excited to announce new virtual Arts Day workshops - for homeschoolers, distance learners, "pandemic pods," and any other educators seeking supplemental arts programming.

These interactive workshops in dance, drama and visual arts provide creative arts enrichment through real-time instruction led by Arvada Center teaching artists. Visit our website for details on booking today.

These Arts Day workshops are sponsored by the Genesee Mountain Foundation.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

MEET MANOS SOAP

Manos Soap Co. is a fourth-generation organic skin care company currently based out of Arvada, Colorado. They''re connected to their community and to the arts, supporting organizations like the Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Arvada Center!

We''re grateful for their support and love their products. Learn more about their story at the link below!

Watch AMPLIFY: Episode 1 

JUST ANNOUNCED

THE FAMILY TREE

Family gatherings can be stressful under normal circumstances. But what happens when the family can't be in the same place and traditions are suddenly upended? The Family Tree?is a heartfelt holiday comedy about how one Colorado family comes together to find the joy of the season in extraordinary circumstances.

The at-home audience will be a fly on the wall and have the opportunity to choose which characters to follow throughout the story as secrets come to light, traditions are questioned, and the quirks of virtual interactions bring everyone closer together.?

This live, virtual play written by Jessica Austgen for the Arvada Center runs December 2 through 20. Tickets are on sale now!

TO LISTEN

A CHILD''S CHRISTMAS IN WALES

This holiday season, the Arvada Center is proud to present a radio play of the classic and cozy?A Child's Christmas in Wales. Told through the nostalgic and innocent eyes of a young boy at?Christmas time, this timeless story invokes images of snowy country hillsides, warm fireside songs, and idyllic and light-hearted?memories of the holidays with family.??

Created by local actors Emily Van Fleet and Nathan Jones, with sound design by Jason Ducat, this radio play adaption of Dylan Thomas'' seasonal story premieres November 30.

Sponsored by:

IN THE GALLERIES

BLACK IN DENVER

Black in Denver?is a photographic exhibition of work by photographer Narkita Gold, taking over the Arvada Center''s Upper Gallery this winter. Curated for the Arvada Center from Gold''s body of portrait work,?Black in Denver?offers poignant, poetic, and revealing accounts of life in Denver ranging from the importance of community building to taking up space in an ever-evolving city.

Black in Denver opens November 19. Reserve a free time slot to come visit the exhibition today!

This exhibition is underwritten by Jodie Steeves and Nancy Terry.

SAVE THE DATE

ONLINE ART MARKET

Starting November 30, you can shop the Arvada Center's popular holiday sale in an all-new online format! The 34th Annual Fine Art Market features over 1,200 affordable items of original art from 70+ Colorado artists across giftable categories like jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, fiber, woodworking, painting, drawing, prints, glass, and mixed media works.?

The Arvada Center's own ceramics education program staff joins the online Fine Art Market sale to offer beautiful handmade mugs, bowls, sculpture, and more.

DO YOUR PART

CO EXPOSURE NOTIFICATIONS APP

One of the key tools to fight COVID-19 and slow its spread is right in your pocket. CO Exposure Notifications can quickly notify you if you've likely been exposed, allowing you to reduce risk for your loved ones, seek timely medical attention, and stay home.?

Follow the link below to download the app, and do your part to help our state!

November 30 - December 18

Shop the Arvada Center's popular holiday sale in an all-new online format

Find the perfect locally-made holiday gifts without leaving your house! The 34th Annual Fine Art Market features over 1,200 affordable items of original art from 70+ Colorado artists across giftable categories like jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, fiber, woodworking, painting, drawing, prints, glass, and mixed media works.?

The Arvada Center's own ceramic education program staff joins the online Fine Art Market sale to offer beautiful handmade mugs, bowls, sculpture, and more.

Your purchases matters! Every sale directly supports Colorado artists, the Arvada Center Galleries, and the Arvada Center's Ceramics Education programs.

PINK PROGRESSION: COLLABORATIONS Closes November 8

Come visit Pink Progression: Collaborations before the exhibition closes on November 8!?The exhibition recognizes the consecutive dates in which all women received the right to vote in America and the complex struggle for universal suffrage today. For Pink Progression: Collaborations, creatives fused their narratives into multidimensional works, ranging from site-specific installations, video, performance, and traditional fine arts.

Because of some ongoing construction in our building the week of November 2, we recommend coming to see Pink Progression: Collaborations as soon as possible! Reservations are available closing week, but there are many more options to come visit before November ends.

Follow the link below to reserve your free ticket to see Pink Progression: Collaborations.?As always, our galleries are free and open to the public.

This exhibition is underwritten by Nancy Terry and Jodie Steeves.??

CENTER NEWS

AN UPDATE FROM THE CENTER

We believe art has the ability to keep us connected and spread joy, even in the midst of uncertainty. While the Arvada Center is physically closed to the public, we''re doing everything we can to bring the art to you - to keep you entertained, make you think, and dig deeper into the experiences we shared this past year.

BLACK BOX THEATRE

LIVING ROOM TALKBACKS

Revisit this year''s Black Box Theatre season - including a look back on one play that never had a chance to open. The directors and cast members of Agatha Christie''s Murder on the Orient Express, A Midsummer Night''s Dream and Small Mouth Sounds held talkbacks in their living rooms - for you to watch in yours.

Black Box Season Sponsor: Diana and Mike Kinsey  

IN THE GALLERIES

PRINTMAKING PROCESS

While our building is closed to the public, we''re taking the opportunity to bring you inside our gallery virtually, to learn more about Colorado art and the processes behind it! We''ll be highlighting the five main printmaking processes, and looking at how artists use each technique to create engaging works of art.  

Exhibition Manager Emily Grace King walks us through the different kinds of printmaking and how they''re done, with examples currently in our printmaking exhibitions.

These exhibitions are underwritten by Jodie Steeves and Nancy Terry. 

STAY CONNECTED

CREATE ART AT HOME

Find art projects you can do at home - from DIY printmaking lessons to short classes in watercolor painting. Did you create something at home? Share it on social media with the hashtag #ACAtHome! 

LOOKING FORWARD

2020-2021 THEATRE SEASON

The curtain will rise again - and we are looking toward the future, when we can once again be the place where our community, far and wide, can come together to experience live performance and the magic of live theatre. Right now, we do not see the COVID-19 virus impacting our ability to stage our 2020-2021 Theatre Season, and we hope that we can count on your support now for the incredible theatre beginning this September.

Subscriptions are on sale now for the 2020-2021 Theatre Season. We can''t wait to see you at the theatre!

Main Stage Musical Season Sponsor:

Black Box Season Sponsor: Diana and Mike Kinsey 

Virtual Auction Closes Tonight

Don''t miss the chance to both support the Arvada Center and bid on some amazing art, experiences, food and drink in our Virtual Auction! The auction is open until September 3 at 8:00 pm. Keep reading for a glimpse of some of the unique items in our auction - and get your bids in now.

Even if you get outbid, you can still support the Arvada Center. Choose the DONATE NOW tab on the menu bar. Two generous donors are matching all donations that come in until September 3. Thanks to Sandy and John Fraser and Susan Frawley for their generous support. All proceeds from our auction directly support the Arvada Center, a nonprofit arts organization.

Million Dollar Quartet?Auditions

Video auditions are currently open for?Million Dollar Quartet at the Arvada Center. Auditions close?December 11, 2020. The Arvada Center production will be directed by Producing Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Rod A. Lansberry.

Agent submissions will be accepted by Wojcik/Seay Casting at a later date.

Rehearsal and Performance Dates:

Rehearsals for Million Dollar Quartet begin on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The production opens Friday, April 2, 2021 and runs through May 2, 2021. Rehearsals are Tuesday through Sunday 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday evenings with matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for a total of eight shows per week.

To be considered, please do the following:

SUBMISSIONS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW GUIDELINES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Email your video link, headshot and r?sum? and indicate the role you are interested in to: ac_musicaltheatre_auditions@arvadacenter.org

You MUST type your name and INDICATE IN THE SUBJECT LINE WHERE YOU LIVE/POINT OF ORIGIN.

Video submissions will be reviewed, and you will be notified if there are further needs. Do not call the Arvada Center to follow up, or Wojcik/Seay Casting. All correspondence will be done electronically. If you have any questions, contact Lisa Hoffman at ac_auditions_email@arvadacenter.org.

Opening for video submissions will begin November 30, 2020

Deadline for video submissions will be December 11, 2020

General audition requirements:

Experienced performers with strong acting and singing abilities are needed. Actors should submit a song up to three minutes by video link (such as YouTube or Vimeo) and a current headshot and r?sum? are required. See the character breakdown (below) for specifics on available roles. This is an Equity LORT B production, but non-equity actors will be considered.

The Arvada Center is committed to diversity and maintains a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend all auditions.?

Reignite the Arts?
Virtual Auction and Kickoff Concert

August 26, 7:00 pm

Reignite the Arts in your community by supporting the Arvada Center''s virtual auction and kickoff concert on August 26. Enjoy musical numbers from past and future Arvada Center performances, and choose a song performed live by the Pierce Murphy Trio. Your concert ticket also gives you access to our virtual auction, which runs August 26 - September 3.?

CENTER NEWS

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As we look back on Native American Heritage Month, the Arvada Center recognizes that our facilities stand atop ancestral lands that include the Ts?tseh?staestse (Cheyenne), the Hinono'eiteen (Arapaho), Nuche (Ute), and Oceti Sakowin (Lakota) nations. Today - and every day - we give pause to acknowledge the history of deceit, wrongdoing and Western settlement on their lands as well as the beauty of their languages, knowledge and strengths that informs our human experience today.

Thank you to the Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce for their invaluable contribution in crafting this?acknowledgement.

FOR THE HOLIDAYS

THE FAMILY TREE

This December, celebrate the greatest holiday tradition of all - family dysfunction. The Family Tree is a heartfelt holiday comedy about?how one Colorado family comes together to find the joy of the season in extraordinary circumstances.???

Written for the Arvada Center by Jessica Austgen, The Family Tree runs through December 20. When you buy a ticket, you also get access to special discounts from our dining partners around Denver. Join us for the holidays, wherever you are!?

SHOP NOW

ONLINE FINE ART MARKET

Shop our Online Fine Art Market today! See?over 1,200 original and beautiful items from?70+ Colorado artists, including?jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, fiber, woodworking, painting, drawing, prints, glass, and mixed media works. It ends December 18.

Every sale directly supports Colorado artists, the Arvada Center Galleries, and the Arvada Center's Ceramics Education programs.??

IN THE GALLERIES

BLACK IN DENVER

Black in Denver?is a photographic exhibition of work by photographer Narkita Gold, taking over the Arvada Center''s Upper Gallery this winter. Curated for the Arvada Center from Gold''s body of portrait work,?Black in Denver?offers poignant, poetic, and revealing accounts of life in Denver ranging from the importance of community building to taking up space in an ever-evolving city.

Black in Denver is open to visit in a limited capacity. We''re allowing one family group at a time to visit the galleries, to keep our visitors and staff safe. Visit our website for more details on seeing the exhibition!

This exhibition is underwritten by Jodie Steeves and Nancy Terry.

TO READ

2020 TRUE WEST AWARDS

Senior Arts Journalist John Moore - along with additional voices from around the state - celebrate the entire local theatre community by recognizing 20 achievements from 2020 without categories or nominations. Follow the link below to read about what''s been recognized so far!

TO WATCH

PIANIST JEFFREY SIEGEL

Watch renowned concert pianist Jeffrey Siegel introduce George Gershwin''s "Rhapsody in Blue." Part of his long-running Keyboard Conversations??series, this performance was filmed over 20 years ago and only shown to a select audience.??

SUPPORT THE CENTER

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

We invite you to join us this holiday season to support the arts that make us all feel a little closer. If you are in a position to give, please consider making an end-of-year, tax-deductible donation to the Arvada Center. With your gift, the Arvada Center will continue to work toward safe and successful entertainment, both in person and virtually.?

Give today to support our home for the holidays and for all the days to come.??

Watch: Meet Production Manager Adam Stolte

Local Connections

Million Dollar Quartet?Auditions

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold video auditions only for Million Dollar Quartet from November 30 to December 11, 2020. The Arvada Center production will be directed by Producing Artistic Director of Musical Theatre Rod A. Lansberry.

Agent submissions will be accepted by Wojcik/Seay Casting at a later date.

Rehearsal and Performance Dates:

Rehearsals for Million Dollar Quartet begin on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The production opens Friday, April 2, 2021 and runs through May 2, 2021. Rehearsals are Tuesday through Sunday 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday evenings with matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for a total of eight shows per week.

To be considered, please do the following:

SUBMISSIONS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW GUIDELINES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Email your video link, headshot and r?sum? and indicate the role you are interested in to: ac_musicaltheatre_auditions@arvadacenter.org

You MUST type your name and INDICATE IN THE SUBJECT LINE WHERE YOU LIVE/POINT OF ORIGIN.

Video submissions will be reviewed, and you will be notified if there are further needs. Do not call the Arvada Center to follow up, or Wojcik/Seay Casting. All correspondence will be done electronically. If you have any questions, contact Lisa Hoffman at ac_auditions_email@arvadacenter.org.

Opening for video submissions will begin November 30, 2020

Deadline for video submissions will be December 11, 2020

General audition requirements:

Experienced performers with strong acting and singing abilities are needed. Actors should submit a song up to three minutes by video link (such as YouTube or Vimeo) and a current headshot and r?sum? are required. See the character breakdown (below) for specifics on available roles. This is an Equity LORT B production, but non-equity actors will be considered.

The Arvada Center is committed to diversity and maintains a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend all auditions.?

Watch AMPLIFY: Episode 3

In Case You Missed It

Episodes 1 and 2 of "Amplify" are available to watch today, on our Youtube channel! The featured performances include Shakespeare and musical theatre classics, spoken word poetry, Martin Luther King Jr''s famous words, and the song often called the Black national anthem.

Watch AMPLIFY: Episode 5?

Reignite the Arts Virtual Auction and Concert? ?

Even if you can't watch the concert when it airs live, buy your ticket and the link will be available for a week to view at your convenience. Immediately following the concert, the auction will go live. Bid on dozens of unique packages and experiences until September 3. If you don't want to get into a bidding war, simply select the "Buy it Now" option, and help us reignite the arts! All of the money raised will help offset the lost ticket and tuition revenue we've experienced due to COVID-19.

The concert also has an interactive component to it. You can vote to hear one of four pre-selected songs by donating $1 to the Arvada Center. The song with the most votes will be performed live by the Pierce Murphy Trio. Get to voting by donating, and see if your song wins.

So far, we have raised a total of $659,553 toward our $1 million goal. Our campaign runs through October 31, and we need your help! Two donors in our community have stepped up with significant financial support, but we need you in order to get it. Each donor will match your gift between now and September 3. This means that your $5 donation will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, by two different donors. Your $5 donation will turn into a $15 donation! Special thanks to these donors: Sandy and John Fraser and Susan Frawley.?

Triple your impact by donating today and help us Reignite the Arts!?

TO LISTEN

RADIO PLAY SERIES

The Arvada Center is proud to present two radio plays this fall!?While we can''t gather together to experience theatre right now, we hope you enjoy these two audio productions performed by casts of Colorado actors you''ll know from our theatre productions.???

TUNE IN

TRIFLES TALKBACK

Join the cast and director of Trifles for a Living Room Talkback on Monday, October 5 at 4:00 pm!?

The talkback will be livestreamed on our Youtube page. Make sure you''re following the Arvada Center on social media, and tune in on Monday to listen in!

FOR ARTISTS

VIRAL INFLUENCE SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Artists! The submission deadline for Viral Influence: Art in the Time of Coronavirus will be October 31, 2020.

We''re looking to capture a real-time overview of how the social, health, political, and emotional impacts of the coronavirus are informing the art practice of artists in our region. Submissions will be considered for inclusion in a physical exhibition at the Arvada Center in 2021.

SUPPORT THE CENTER

REIGNITE THE ARTS

Since March, we''ve been sharing stories of the amazing staff and artists who work at the Arvada Center through our Reignite the Arts campaign. Catch up with this week''s video and get to know?Julie Payne, our Front Range Youth Symphony and Theatre Education Coordinator.?

Julie has dedicated her career to helping children through the performing arts, and we hope you are inspired by her work. If you are, please consider making a donation to help Reignite the Arts.??

GET INVOLVED

REGISTER TO VOTE

Our summer gallery exhibition Pink Progression: Collaborations explores the history and impact of suffrage in the United States, and asks questions about the complex struggle for voting rights today.?

Do your part in this history and prepare to vote in November!?Below, find information on how to register online and check your registration status. Already registered? Check in with friends and family and make sure they have a plan to vote this year.

Pink Progression: Collaborations is open until November 8!??

The exhibition is underwritten by Nancy Terry and Jodie Steeves.??

GET INVOLVED

ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH

October is National Arts and Humanities Month - a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America.?This year in particular, it''s a time for communities to come together in celebration of the power the arts have to make a difference and change our lives for the better.

Find more information and ways to get involved with Americans For The Arts below!