From a memorial to photography to sculpture, these works use art to honor the people and stories that shaped Colorado.
Remembering Together
Aurora’s new Korean War Veterans Memorial at Generals Park honors the Colorado soldiers who served in the Korean War while telling the larger story of an international alliance. The conflict brought together the United States and 21 other countries in defense of South Korea, a history the memorial preserves for a new generation. More than a monument, the space offers visitors a place to reflect on the people, sacrifices, and global cooperation behind a war too often remembered as “the Forgotten War,” and the legacy that continues today.
A Legacy in Focus
A piece of Denver history is taking flight at Denver International Airport. A new exhibition celebrates generations of women connected to the Owl Club of Denver, an organization founded in 1941. On view across the A Bridge, the exhibition draws from photographs in the Denver Public Library’s Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library collection, spotlighting women recognized for their academic achievement, leadership, and lasting contributions to Denver’s Black community and its history, while offering travelers a glimpse into an enduring local legacy.
Strike Twice
There’s a new flash of color outside Aurora Fire Rescue Station 9. Colorado artist Michael Clapper’s Fast as Lightning honors the station’s first responders with a freestanding sculpture built around a circular form inspired by the Maltese cross. Piercing its center is an illuminated lightning bolt representing speed, protection, and pride, while perforated stainless steel maps the surrounding streets. It’s both a tribute to those who serve the neighborhood and a striking new landmark for the station itself, connecting the work even more closely to the community it represents and protects.
Comings & Goings
Street Wise Arts and the Town of Superior bring color to the community with the Superior Mural Festival on October 4, featuring live installations, artist panels, and mural walking tours.
The 49th annual Denver Film Festival returns October 22, bringing filmmakers, cinephiles, and stories from around the world to screens across the city.
Shop original art, jewelry, fashion, home goods, and more from independent makers at the Jackalope Art Fair in Arvada, Oct. 17-18.
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