February 4 – February 28
890 C 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Understudy Artist Showcase
Leading up to our annual festival, the Colorado Black Arts Festival is presenting a curated show to showcase the work of six talented artists at Understudy Incubator Space 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. The festival takes place in Denver’s historic City Park from July 8th to July 10th.
The Colorado Black Arts Festival (CBAF) mission is to seek to involve the total community in helping to establish self-reliance, believing that pride in one’s culture is the foundation for long-term stability and prosperity. The Colorado Black Arts Festival strives to develop, promote and celebrate Black arts and culture in Colorado.
Meet the Artists
MAE Morgan English
Morgan Alexandria English known by her artist name MAE is a new artist in the Denver art scene. MAE combines color and modern line art to create portraits. The outlines…
James A. Dixon
Artist James A. Dixon is often described as “The Real Deal.” Dixon was born in 1958 to Clarence and Betty Dixon. His father was a U.S. Air Force serviceman, and…
Zaida Sever
Born and raised in Colorado, I was welcomed into Denver’s art scene as early as high school and had been eagerly expanding my creativity and passion ever since. Be it…
Kaylee Bender
Raised on the east coast, Kaylee is a self-taught artist who has allowed art to serve as an immersive lifestyle from childhood. With each piece she creates, Kaylee learns more…
Devin "Speaks" Urioste
Devin “Speaks” Urioste is a local, born, and raised Denver artist whose priority is to bring knowledge, truth, community, and culture to those who view his artwork. With work that…
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