Upcoming Events.
OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
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OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS - Neo Genesis: Black Art & Artificial Intelligence
Aisha: You ever wonder how AI look at us? Like, really see us?
Malik: All day, fam. It be learning from everybody else but don’t know nothin’ ‘bout us.
Aisha: So we gotta teach it, then. Show it our voices, our style, our stories.
Malik: Bet. We gon' make sure it remember who we are, real talk.
- - ChatGPT October 2024
Prompt “Can you write a short 4 line script with two black people talking?”
We are seeking submissions from Black artists for an upcoming exhibit that critically examines emerging technologies through the lens of race, power, and identity. This exhibit will be hosted at MAE’S (a Black-owned and operated gallery in RiNo) and aims to spotlight the Black creators using artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies to critically call out the shortcomings of AI-generated art to reflect, resist, and reimagine systems of oppression.
Submissions are due Jan 5, 2025. There will be two informational sessions: December 3, 2024, and December 17, 2024. Please register here for the free online informational session.
DRINK + DRAW with Pole & Chill
Figure drawing with the lovely dancers of Pole and Chill. Come experience a new, exciting way to hone your figure-sketching skills with diverse body types. Tickets are available here.
Poetry Portal
Come dive into the rabbit hole of poetry where we will take our pens to build worlds, create visceral imagery, and examine the dimensions within ourselves. Hakeem Furious is a wordsmith hailing from Jacksonville, Florida and developing his roots in the Rocky Mountains. Space is limited! RSVP here.
Artist as a Business Part 1
Are you a business? Is your art? In this workshop you'll gain the information necessary to launch yourself and your art as a business. In this part I workshop, you'll learn the difference between an LLC and a Corporation, what a tax write-off means. Brooke Delgado is a career industry Accountant and singer/songwriter. She holds a BSBA in Finance from the University of Missouri and MS in Accounting from the University of Colorado Denver. During her 18+ years of professional experience, she has gained insight into various industries such as retail, service, manufacturing, tech, and media. She provides a well-rounded view of financial health and running a business. Space is limited! RSVP here.
AI + Art New + Noteworthy
Learn how to use AI as a tool in your art and protect your art from unlawful use by AI Platforms from artist and Lawyer Morgan English. Morgan is the Founder and Executive Director of MAE, an art Gallery and law firm in the Denver RiNo Arts District. With a Master's in Media and Journalism and a law degree focusing on art law, Morgan has been featured on the news and speaks regularly at workshops to discuss the use and misuse of artificial intelligence in the creative industry. Space is limited - RSVP here!
Folk. Residency
Folk. is a variety showcase featuring the creative voices of Colorado's Black Artists. Although not centered around one theme or image, this exhibit encapsulates a large spectrum of mediums, inspirations, and skill levels. Thus, transforming it into an exciting, accessible sanctuary for Black Expression and Passion. Opening Reception September 8, 2024 8AM - 12PM at St. Andrew. The show will run from September 8-October 22, 2024.
MAE's Grand Opening
MAE Studios' first brick-and-mortar - MAE’s opens on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 5 PM in the heart of the RiNo Arts District. Please join us for a night of celebration with complimentary wine, beer; live music; and henna tattoos. Learn how MAE’s will focus on giving artists their flowers by becoming a destination for local artists.
Copyright Registration Workshop
If you have questions about registering your copyrighted works then join MAE for this special FREE workshop where she will go into detail on the whole copyright process from start to finish. Spots are limited so please register for a seat here!
Art Open and Wine Pairing
I will be featuring brand-new originals at a private wine club in Denver! Each piece will be paired with a wine from an expert sommelier. Please come out for this exciting and interesting event where you can see originals inspired by your own travels through wine country and learn more about wine while you are at it.
Tickets can be acquired here! Do not wait space is limited.
Friday Night Bazaar - RiNo
Denver Night Bazaar is back in RiNo this summer! Join us throughout the summer with 40 other craft vendors, market bars, live music and more. Morgan will be in person selling her art in RiNo this summer.
Cultural Movie Nights - Friday
Get there early! Morgan will be there selling movie themed tote bags and prints at 6:30pm and the movie will start 8:00pm!
The goal of Cultural Movie Nights is to build community through joy. We aim to give local Black businesses and creators a space to share their creations. Tickets can be purchases here!
Cultural Movie Nights - The Wood
Get there early! Morgan will be there selling movie themed tote bags and prints at 6:30pm and the movie will start 8:00pm!
The goal of Cultural Movie Nights is to build community through joy. We aim to give local Black businesses and creators a space to share their creations. Tickets can be purchases here!
Juneteenth Music Festival & Market
Join us in celebrating this year’s Juneteenth Music Festival, as we transform the historic Five Points neighborhood into a hub and cultural treasure chest. The festival will span over Juneteenth weekend so stop by Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th from 10am to 10pm. Musiq Soulchild will be headlining live on Sunday!
Morgan will return with a booth to sell original pieces, prints, and vintage tote bags!
Friday Night Bazaar - RiNo
Denver Night Bazaar is back in RiNo this summer! Join us throughout the summer with 40 other craft vendors, market bars, live music and more. Morgan will be in person selling her art in RiNo this summer.
Alley Arts Studio Show Opening
Join us for a captivating new show featuring the distinctively different styles of Krista Falkenstine and Morgan English. Krista will have new pieces featuring her dynamic use of texture and color. Morgan will transfix you with her fluid line and color mix creating beautiful portraits.
Josh Blackburn will preform in the backyard live to enhance the evening even more. We hope to see you for drinks, art, and music!
Friday Night Bazaar - RiNo
Denver Night Bazaar is back in RiNo this summer! Join us throughout the summer with 40 other craft vendors, market bars, live music and more. Morgan will be in person selling her art in RiNo this summer.
Cultural Movie Nights - Love & Basketball
We are in our "Bood Up" bag! The first movie is Love & Basketball. It tells the story of Quincy McCall (Epps) and Monica Wright (Lathan), two next-door neighbors in Los Angeles, who are pursuing their respective basketball careers before eventually falling for each other. Love & Basketball! Get there early! Morgan will be there selling movie themed tote bags and prints at 6:30pm and the movie will start 8:00pm!
The goal of Cultural Movie Nights is to build community through joy. We aim to give local Black businesses and creators a space to share their creations. Tickets can be purchases here!
Arteoke Part Deux
Join us on June, 2 2023 at 6pm for Arteoke Part Deux. There will be Art, Apps, and of course Karoke. You may also register for a paint and sip instruction for $45 here.
Vintage Pop Up
Thrift Steele is hosting a vintage pop up every third Sunday of every month. Come by May 21st to see some vintage clothing, art and jewelery. Morgan English will be there in person selling some very special edition tote bags with her art.
Art Open
Morgan will be in person to celebrate her art on the walls at The Matchbox May 6, 2023. Come by early to hear about the new pieces and purchase items from our catelog or come by late to grab a shot drink with the artist!
Matchbox Residency
We’re back at Matchbox this Summer! Come out to see some new pieces all month of May, grab a beer or cocktail, purchase some art, and save money on shipping! We’re having an art open May 6th. Morgan English will be in person throughout the month to talk about the art and sell prints.
Residency at HAZEL
MAE is back at HAZEL art bar for a 3 month residency this winter! You can find her NEW work on the walls December 1st - Feburary 28. A percentage of the proceeds will go to Especially Me. Check back to see the First Firday events.
Art Basel Exquisite Corpse
Jill Krutick Fine Art partners with several SHIM Art Network groups — ArtCard, Vox Populi Print Collective, Bushwick Darkroom & Printmaking Mezzotint — to debut the exhibition of FIVE exquisite corpse projects involving over 200 artists! Each “corpse” is made up of a grid of artwork done by 40 artists.
Black Friday Black Market
Come support a pleathora of Black artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and businesses and stock up on gifts for the Holidays. The market will take place within the warmth of a historic building in Denver’s Northside Neighborhood on Nov 25, 2022 from 10am to 4pm at 3401 W 29th ave Denver, CO 80211. MAE studios will be there with new art and deals on prints! Hope to see you there!
Colorado Black Arts Festival
The Colorado Black Arts Festival is a nonprofit organization that seeks to raise awarenss of and appreciation of Black arts and culture. MAE Studios will be there selling work in person. Stop by our pop-up shop all weekend.
Residency at The Matchbox
All July you can see MAE’s work at the best bar in Rino - The Matchbox. MAE's old and new works will be on display from Friday July 1st until July 31st. Come grab a drink and check out some art!
Venice Biennale Collaborative Corpse
Just one of the five exquisite corpse projects on view in Venice will be from a newly formed SHIM Art Network group called SHIM/ArtCard. MAE joined this group with the mission of bringing high quality, small works around the globe. The beauty of creating, packing and shipping works that are no larger than 6 x 8 inches is undeniable! In Venice we present a printed version of this collaborative project. The original work together with the other will be on view at Jill Krutick Fine Art in Mamaroneck, New York in September 2022.
Juneteenth Music Festival
Come celebrate one of the longest and largest Juneteenth celebrations in the nation on Welton St. Saturday June 18th and Sunday June 19th. MAE Studios will be there selling discounted prints and originals!
The Medusa Collective Minis Art Open
This exhibit will showcase an array of 10x10" works. The opening reception is Saturday April 2, at 5pm.
The Medusa Collective Mini's Exhibit
This exhibit will showcase an array of 10x10" works. The opening reception is April 2nd and pieces will be hanging through Saturday, May 3rd.
Understudy Art Showcase
The Colorado Black Arts Festival is presenting a curated show to showcase the work of six talented artists at the Understudy located in the Colorado Convention Center in Denver’s Theater District from February 4th to February 28th. This show is a preview of what to expect at the 36th annual Colorado Black Arts Festival later this year. Art Opening Friday Feburary 4 from 6:30-9pm at Understudy.