Our Experience & Impact in Entertainment Districts

Dairy Block is a historic block located in the LoDo neighborhood that offers a thoughtful placemaking design.  Denver’s first pedestrian alley serves as the soul and connector of Dairy Block, and is a constantly evolving destination, hosting an array of events, artists, entertainment, and pop-up experiences.

One of the most unique Dairy Block amenities is its interactive 750+ pieces of art that greets you at every turn, created by more than 31 local and front-range artists, including 10 major public art pieces as well as interactive art installations, with value exceeding $1 Million. An impactful art collection that came together thanks to our partnership with NINE dot ARTS.

In addition to art curation and consulting, NINE dot ARTS develops community art plans (traditionally called “art master plans”) to build art and culture into the civic fabric of a place.

A glimpse into the process of creating the beautiful mural at Parkside at City Center in Aurora, Colorado. Featuring the artist, Thomas Evans, also known as Detour.

Teresa Grassechi’s captivating mural at Piper Apartments creates a landmark moment, peeking out through the tree lines to entice those strolling Marymoor Park.

Curated by national art consulting firm NINE dot ARTS for the Catbird Hotel in Denver, Colorado, “Come Out, Come Out Rhino, Wherever You Are” features an endangered rhinoceros peeking out of a city manhole, nodding to humankind’s harmful effects on endangered animals. The 992-lb bronze sculptural was created by internationally renowned artists Gillie and Marc as part of the broader #LoveTheLast project, a social movement driven by public art to raise awareness, funds, and support for endangered species around the world.

Artist Oliver Vernon and project curator Hannah Penny talk about the concept and the actualization of the huge north facing mural a Rev360 in Denver’s River North district.

Hear placemaking expert and NINE dot ARTS CEO Martha McGee share the secrets to creating one-of-a-kind destinations that integrate retail, residential, office, and entertainment space – each infused with art, culture, and community. Learn the ins and outs of community art planning (“art master planning”) for large-scale developments, municipalities, and cities.