For 48 years, Access Gallery has championed artists with disabilities, building a legacy of empowerment and inclusion. For the past two decades, we have been a vital presence in Denver's Art District on Santa Fe, working to create a world where every artist is deeply valued.
Our Core Values in Action
We are a community that believes every artist’s passion should be celebrated, not diminished. We stand against the disheartening statistics of unemployment for people with disabilities by creating a vibrant, safe, and stronger community. Here in our Gallery, Studio, and Digital Art Lab, every individual feels seen and heard. We foster an environment where our artists, staff, and volunteers feel supported and empowered to thrive through our commitment to integrity and honesty.
We embrace innovation, constantly seeking new ways to transform possibilities into realities. From the paint-splattered joy in our Studio to the cutting-edge creations in our Digital Art Lab, we empower artists to explore new mediums and push boundaries. This bold thinking enriches our community through everyone’s unique perspectives and contributions.
At our core, we champion accessibility, actively dismantling barriers and championing equitable opportunities through relentless advocacy, education, and collaboration. We believe art is for everyone and that every voice can participate, express, and thrive.
A Call to Action
The programs within our Gallery, Studio, and Digital Art Lab all provide economic opportunities and essential career skills to artists with disabilities. However, the future of these programs is uncertain.
Your donation today is more than a gift; it is a partnership. With your support, we can ensure these vital programs continue to grow, empowering artists and enriching our entire community. Join us in our mission. Donate today and help us write the next chapter of our legacy.
Access Gallery is an inclusive nonprofit organization that engages the community by opening doors to creative, educational, and economic opportunities for people with disabilities to access, experience and benefit from the arts.
As a leader in accessible arts and creating economic opportunities for artists with disabilities in Colorado, Access Gallery (formerly VSA Colorado/Access Gallery) has served the community since 1978. Access Gallery believes disability is a creative asset and advances its mission in three ways:
Access Gallery: A professional gallery space located in the heart of the Arts District on Santa Fe featuring and selling the work of local and national artists with disabilities.
Access Studio: An inclusive, free community studio where artists build their skill sets across a variety of visual arts mediums.
Access Social Enterprise: A social enterprise that provides a wide range of professional art & design services to individuals, businesses, and organizations including, but not limited to, graphic design, corporate art commissions, and murals.
By creating open and inclusive spaces, we bring people together to break down social barriers and learn from each other.
Organization name
Access Gallery
other names
Access Gallery, VSA Colorado
1979
Tax id (EIN)
74-2131682
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit
Address
909 Santa Fe DrHeadquarters
909 Santa Fe DrDenver County, CO, US