Chicano Humanities and Arts Council Celebrates a New Beginning
When the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) was founded in 1978, its purpose was simple: to create a place where Latino/a/x and Hispanic artists could display their art freely. “We weren’t allowed in galleries, or they didn’t want our type of art,” said CHAC’s Executive Director Brenda Gurule. The organization’s beginnings were humble but […]
What Makes the Dragon Boat Film Festival So Special
The Dragon Boat Film Festival aims to do more than entertain. Since 2016, the annual event—which will take place March 14–17, 2024, at Denver’s SieFilm Center —has fostered cultural exchange and connection through an immersive lineup of programs. Over the past eight years, the festival has grown from a modest two-day event showcasing a few […]
Denver’s Proposed Lavender Hill Cultural District Spans Many Neighborhoods
Go ahead, smile at the notion that the boundaries for Denver’s proposed Lavender Hill Cultural District are a wee bit fluid. After all, the ever-inclusive LGBTQ+ term is nothing if not expansive, so it’s only fitting that the district spans several neighborhoods. While the perimeter of the nascent cultural district includes the well-traveled routes of the […]