 | | Contemporary Western Art
| | Opening December 12, Western Horizons: Landscapes from the Contemporary Realism Collection looks at the American West through the eyes of artists working today. Revealing the unique landscapes and scenery that still exist, the show turns a creative eye on what's happening in the Western community now. Members have a slew of special opportunities. They can enjoy a special reception for Western Horizons on December 12 from 11 am to 1 pm with docent-led tours, refreshments, and a 15 percent discount on all western books. Curator Thomas Smith gives his point of view on contemporary western art at a members-only lecture on Tuesday, January 11. Not a member? Join today.
The western American art department also hosts their annual symposium this January. A Distant View explains the European perspective on Western art. | | Western Horizons »
| Holidays with the King
| | Relatives in town? Kids back for winter break? In-laws staying for the week? Send them to the DAM to experience the splendor of Egypt in King Tut or peruse the museum's permanent collection of world-class art. We have something for everyone, from photography to Asian art. We've extended our hours for King Tut through January 9, 2011. The Hamilton Building will open at 9 am daily and close at 7 pm on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is open until 10 pm on Friday. Our Tut tip for the holidays, book your tickets during our extended evenings hours for fewer crowds.
Don't forget we're open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve until 5 pm, with the last King Tut entry at 2:30 pm. We're also open New Year's Day with the extended Saturday hours. Check online for up-to-date holiday hours.
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| | | Photography Crit Session
December 5, 1–3 pm
| | The Robert Benjamin photography exhibition, Notes from a Quiet Life, has inspired us to do something totally new here at the DAM—a public crit session with curator of photography Eric Paddock. On December 5, Paddock will select participants from the Collective's dDIY mission #3 and lead a public critique of the photos. Hear what our curator has to say first-hand about photos from local folks.
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| | Member Holiday Shopping Event
December 6, 2–8 pm
| | Shop for everyone on your list when both Museum Shop locations will be open exclusively for DAM members. Take advantage of a 20 percent member discount, plus a chance to draw for even more savings. One lucky visitor will get their purchases for free! Chat with local artists while we wrap your gifts. No reservations required.
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| | Create Playdate: Fly
December 8, 10 am–1 pm | | Drop in with your little ones, aged 3 to 5, and meet up with other tots and their grownups to search for things with wings. Make art, listen to stories, and play!
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| | Winter Break: Adventures in Egypt
December 18–January 2
| | Spend your holidays with Tutankhamun, the Boy King! Make fingerprint crocodiles, help prepare our mummy model for the afterlife, design flower collars, make "gold" jewelry, and much more! Family Backpacks and Art Tubes will be available daily for fun gallery adventures. Kids 17 and under receive free general admission.
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| | | | Images (top to bottom): Lee Chmiel, Consider an Eagle's View, 2006. Denver Art museum; Funds from Contemporary Realism Group. Photos courtesy Jeff Wells and Chris Schneider.
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