The Kirkland at the Denver Art Museum Email Format
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosColorado, United States2-10 Employees
The Kirkland at the Denver Art Museum is a small, Denver-based cultural institution that presents 150 years of artistic innovation through international decorative arts, Colorado’s artistic heritage, and a retrospective of Vance Kirkland (1904–1981). Since merging with the Denver Art Museum in October 2024, it has operated in alignment with the parent institution’s hours, provides bilingual text, and emphasizes accessibility for visitors of all ages. The collection spans three areas: International Decorative Arts featuring Arts & Crafts through Postmodern design, with strengths in Art Deco and Midcentury Modern and including works by Frank Lloyd Wright and Charles and Ray Eames; Colorado Fine Art from the mid-19th century to the present, including figures associated with the Artists' Club and with Vance Kirkland; and a retrospective of Vance Kirkland’s five painting periods. It targets museum-goers seeking immersive, educational experiences and aims to be accessible to a broad audience in Denver, Colorado, supported by a small staff. The Kirkland operates within the broader museum sector and coordinates its programming with the Denver Art Museum.