Established:
The Denver Art Museum (DAM) was established in 1893 as the Denver Artists' Club in Denver, Colorado.
The museum has a collection of over 68,000 works of art. Most notable is its collection of American Indian art, and pre-Columbian and Spanish Colonial art. Additionally, the museum also has "European and American painting and sculpture, architecture, design and graphics, modern and contemporary, Asian, African, Oceanic, western American and textile art."
History:
Since its founding in 1893, the Denver Art Museum has been enlarging its art collection.
Currently, the museum encompasses 356,000-square-feet of space. When the museum required an expansion, they commissioned Daniel Libeskind to design the Hamilton Building, which opened on October 7, 2006. The expansion is covered in reflective titanium panels and its design emulates the Rocky Mountains and geometric crystals found in the area.
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Famed Artworks in Collection:
The Museum's collection encompasses a wide range of cultural art and artifacts from all over the world.
Famous European and American pieces in the collection include artwork by Monet, Degas, Winslow Homer, Picasso, Matisse. Photographs of Native American portraits by notable photographers Edward Curtis, Alexander Gardner and David Francis Barry are included.
Noteworthy Facts:
The auditorium lobby showcases works by "Bauhaus master Herbert Bayer, whose archive is part of the Denver Art Museum collection."
Employment Information:
The Denver Art Museum requires a diverse and qualified staff in order to operate. Professional job opportunities periodically become available in the different departments such as Curatorial, Conservation, Education and Research Departments. Additionally, entry-level jobs in administrative, finance, information, sales, security and technology become available from time to time.
Job listings at the Denver Art Museum change regularly, so be sure to check the Museum listings periodically.
"To apply for a position, send your resume, cover letter, and references to our human resources department via e-mail, fax (720-913-2768), or mail to: Denver Art Museum, Attn: Human Resources, 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204."
"Internships: To apply for an internship, follow application directions within the internship posting."
How to Apply for a Job:
The Museum recommends that you send in your resume and specify which department you are applying to.
"The museum is committed to equal employment opportunity and to recruiting staff that represents the diverse communities we serve. We welcome you to apply for employment and/or internship positions listed" on the museum website.
Museum's Contact Info:
Visitor information:
Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204 USA, tel: General Information: 720-865-5000
Museum Hours:
"Monday Closed; Tuesday–Thursday 10 am–5 pm; Friday 10 am–8 pm*; Saturday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm**; *On final Fridays, we're open until 10 pm for Untitled mixed-media events. **The museum offers free General Admission on the first Saturday of the month."
