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Located in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, RedLine Contemporary Art Center fosters education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change.
Exhibitions
Every year, RedLine hosts exhibitions and events inside an artist-responsive, social justice-focused exhibition theme.
RedLine values inclusivity and representation. We recognize that the narratives etched into our collective consciousness shape our understanding of the past, present, and future.
Stories_UnderScored is a symphony of voices, a mosaic of cultures, and a celebration of the collage of experiences that make up our communities.
Stories_UnderScored is more than just an exhibition theme; it’s a testament to the power of storytelling to unite, inspire, and transform.
Through a curated series of exhibitions, programs, and events, we invite you to journey through the hidden corridors of history to celebrate the lives and legacies of those whose voices have been systematically underrepresented, and the stories which are at the center of RedLine’s collective communities.
Artist Residency Program
As RedLine's foundational program, our Artist Residency remains at the core of all we do as an organization.
We offer 2-year residencies for 15-18 emerging contemporary artists in Colorado.
All Artist Residents and Resource Artists receive fully subsidized studio spaces to provide financial flexibility, giving residents the freedom to explore and experiment without commercial constraints.
They also receive mentorship, career development, and promotion during their time as Resident Artists.
The RedLine Artist Residency also allows artists to work in proximity to their peers and within a community of mutual support that fosters networking and collaboration.
Art Education & Community Programs
At RedLine, the focus of our art education and community programs is all about depth rather than breadth.
Our Reach Program offers long-term professional opportunities for artists who may be in recovery, unhoused, or experiencing severe financial hardship.
Our Youth Art Mentoring and EPIC Arts programs encourage young artists in local schools to use art as their voice — and to speak about the issues affecting their communities and their lives.
Artist Grants at RedLine
RedLine works in collaboration with independent funders, members of the philanthropic sector, local government, and other community stakeholders to support a diverse range of ground-breaking grant projects for Colorado artists and creatives.
Depending on the specific program, RedLine manages different facets of grant administration. This can include managing the application process, as well as reviewing paperwork, plans, budgets, and more.
Satelitte Studio Initative
Over the past decade, RedLine’s Resident Artist program has tracked the important relationship that exists between a successful artist career and access to affordable studio space.
To increase the inventory of affordable studio space and live/work space to keep artists living and working across Colorado, RedLine has been working with developers, city planners, and private property owners to negotiate spaces for artists. In 2019, RedLine launched the Satellite Studio program as part of an ongoing effort to supply a greater inventory of affordable studio spaces to Colorado artists. Access to affordable studio space not only allows artists to maintain the traction gained while in-residence at RedLine, but also allows them to continue living in Colorado.
“The Satellite Studio Initiative is integral to providing artists an inventory of affordable studio spaces so they have a place to land their work and careers without having to move out of Denver and/or Colorado. The Satellite Initiative is also an open call process similar to the residency and community artists seeking studio spaces are also welcome to apply.— Louise Martorano, Executive & Artistic Director
Please visit www.redlineart.org to learn more.
RedLine Contemporary Art Center is a nonprofit that fosters education and engagement between artists and communities to create positive social change.
Founded in 2008, RedLine was created to support emerging artists, and provide creative opportunities for local residents. RedLine serves as an incubator for a thriving group of resident artists, through an in-depth, two-year residency program that includes free studio space, community engagement opportunities, and professional development.
Vision: That every person is empowered to create positive social change through art.
Values:
Community Responsiveness - We are attuned to the urgent issues revealed by our current time and responsive to the needs of the communities we are a part of.
Approachability - We strive to make every program, experience and exhibition inclusive and we endeavor to always be down-to-earth, grounded and friendly.
Bold Vision - We believe art is a key tool for change and we experiment in order to foster growth, innovation and true collaboration.
Deep Connections - We are hyper-local in our neighborhood of Five Points in Denver, CO and we engage with a multitude of residents by providing space and creative opportunities for them to connect.
Artist-Focused - We support and nurture artists and we are the go-to resource for professional artists and local communities to create positive social change.
The organization also offers a range of programming that responds to the needs of the varied communities that live in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Viewing art and arts education through a lens of social issues, the organization ensures equitable access to the arts for under-resourced populations by working to fulfill a vision of empowering everyone to create social change through art.
Organization name
RedLine Contemporary Art Center
other names
RedLine Contemporary Art Center
2008
Tax id (EIN)
26-0317963
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Youth Development, Education
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
2350 Arapahoe St.Denver County, CO, US