Bill Amundson unveiling at SPIRE Denver December 2009

On December 17, 2009, the Denver Theatre District’s Art Salon was held at SPIRE to celebrate the unveiling of renowned artist Bill Amundson’s commissioned work for the Theatre District’s new Outdoor Art Gallery.

Members of the Denver Theatre District and local artists gathered at SPIRE to view the work of Mr. Amundson and to be present for the unveiling of what will be displayed on a large scale streetscape at 14th and Arapahoe for all the city to see for a six month time period.  The piece titled “It’s Alive” kicks off the Theater District’s Outdoor Art Gallery.  The Gallery is focused on giving exposure to the Arts throughout the downtown Denver area (all around SPIRE) with art pieces, street scapes, and LED signs.

Here are a few tidbits from denverarts.org

About The Denver Theatre District Art Gallery

The large-scale canvasses will be coupled with exposure on the three to five LED screens installed throughout the Denver Theatre District. These LEDs will range in size from 16-by-9 feet to 20-by-60 feet, and exposure time will likely range from short-form promotional pieces to long-form video art exhibits.

The Theatre District anticipates a build-out of 30 to 50 sign faces over the next few years. These signs will be primary commercial in nature, but through efforts like the outdoor gallery, the Denver Theatre District will help create an unprecedented “sign massing” combining art based and commercial pieces.

The second phase of the arts presentation in 2010 will include free electronic messaging on one of five LED screens to be installed. These multi-media screens will be located as follows:
• The Colorado Convention Center
• The Denver Performing Arts Complex
• The 16th Street Mall
• Other key locations within Denver Theatre District

For our residents at SPIRE, it means living in the midst of an engaging and evolving art district.  SPIRE is a supporter of these and many other art venues and we invite you to visit our SPIRE Sales Center to  learn about SPIRE residences and other exciting developments taking place in the heart of downtown Denver.  See more photos from the event on our Facebook page.  Our special thanks again to Bill Amundson for sharing his creative mind and words with all of us, and to everyone who joined us for this special event.

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Denver Theatre District SPIRE Event

Denver Theatre District SPIRE Event

Denver Theatre District SPIRE Event

Denver Theatre District SPIRE Event