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For the corporate, leisure, and public spaces where we live, work, shop, and play

From dynamic public art installations to robust community art plans, we have successfully collaborated with developers, designers, architects, and others to complete nearly 1000 projects in 39 states and 5 countries, generating more than $50 million in revenue for the creative economy since 2009. Learn more about our industry expertise below.

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Hospitality

With tasteful continuity from lobby to rooftop, our custom art collections elevate the guest experience and bring your hotel’s brand to life.

Multifamily

From enhancing your amenities to driving renter demand, our authentic art collections help attract and retain tenants while distinguishing your property from the masses.

Mixed-Use

An integrated art experience creates synergies among corporate, leisure, and public spaces, establishing your mixed-use project as the ultimate live/work/play destination.

Corporate Office

Our thoughtful workplace art collections inspire creativity and collaboration, connecting employees, clientele, and the greater community to your company’s mission and brand.

Community Art Plans

Our comprehensive master plans embed art and culture into the civic fabric of large-scale developments, municipalities, and cities, producing livability and economic benefits that impact generations to come.

Life Sciences

Our high-impact art experiences reinforce the innovative ideals of the life sciences industry, from scientific discovery to environmental sustainability.

Healthcare

Through thoughtful art curation, we counter the cold, sterile environments found in many healthcare facilities, humanizing your space while enhancing the visitor experience.

Public Art

With careful oversight of artist selections, city approvals, contract administration, and more, we leverage public art to generate goodwill and good press for our clients.

FEATURED PROJECTS

Clayton Members Club and Hotel

Denver, Colorado

A beacon of opportunity, equity and inclusion in Denver, the Clayton Members Club and Hotel features an expansive collection of over 200 artworks, crafted by a delegation of mainly local artists. By partnering with the RedLine Contemporary Art Center, a…
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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Chicago, Illinois

A luxury hotel in the coveted Gold Coast of downtown Chicago, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago celebrates the city’s art, architecture, and industrial innovation. With the hotel’s proximity to the Museum of Contemporary Art, we were inspired to create an art collection…
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Perry Lane Hotel

Savannah, Georgia

The art collection at Perry Lane Hotel is inspired by a fictional character that NINE dot ARTS created to influence the entirety of the guest experience – a Southern grand dame named Adelaide Harcourt, whose extensive family art collection exudes…
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Catbird Hotel

Denver, Colorado

The new Catbird Hotel is the latest addition to Denver’s famous RiNo Arts District, which is peppered with vibrant murals, restaurants, and bars that blend industrial architecture and modern street styles. Catbird’s edgy, unabashed personality is fitting for the area,…
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Doubletree by Hilton Hotel

Austin, Texas

With an art collection inspired by Austin’s vibrant cultural scene, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin pays homage to the city’s national reputation as a destination for live music and experimental arts. The art collection features work predominantly from Austin-based…
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FEATURED PROJECTS

Citizen Apartments

Denver, Colorado

The art collection at Citizen Apartments by Quarterra reflects the duality of grit and sophistication that is notable of Denver’s Golden Triangle, an arts-centric, 45-block creative district where historic Denver collides with modernity. Our team curated high energy works to…
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Kenect Apartments

Nashville, Tennessee

Kenect Nashville embodies the spirit of Tennessee’s sense of community. FIlled with artworks that both utilize and connect to the space through colorful imagery, and nods to the rustic yet refined elements of the area, it’s no surprise that Kenect…
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Ovation Apartments

Seattle, Washington

Located in the heart of Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood, Ovation by Quarterra is a luxury community where residents can enjoy a buzzing urban environment with retail, entertainment, and culture against a backdrop of historic estates and neighborhood charm.  The art…
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Modena Reserve Retirement Community

Kensington, Maryland

The art collection at Modena Reserve at Kensington exemplifies the best of senior living: luxury, connection, restoration, and discovery. Through dynamic installations and sophisticated designs, the artwork elevates the retirement community’s innovative services, including cooking classes, creative workshops, and social…
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Juxt Apartments

Seattle, Washington

With the creation of JUXT in the fast-growing South Lake Union district of Seattle, Holland Partners wanted to honor the neighborhood’s industrial past, celebrate its tech-oriented present, and look to its promising future. We were immediately inspired by the Seattle…
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FEATURED PROJECTS

Dairy Block Alley

Denver, Colorado

A unique micro-district in the heart of Denver’s historic Lower Downtown District, Dairy Block continues the tradition of industry and craftsmanship of its historic past, while presenting its visitors with contemporary, immersive experiences. Once home to Windsor Dairy, which was…
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The Exchange at Boulevard One

Denver, Colorado

The Exchange at Boulevard One by Confluent Development and Kelmore Development features 200,000-square-feet of commercial space, home to an engaging mix of retail, restaurant, office, and entertainment areas that attract members of the popular Lowry neighborhood and beyond. NINE dot…
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Midtown Square

Seattle, Washington

NINE dot ARTS collaborated with the developer Lake Union Partners, DLR Group’s Principal and Civic Design Leader Rico Quirindongo, and longtime arts advocate Vivian Phillips to create an operating plan that would help establish a permanent home for Arté Noir…
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Parkside at City Center

Aurora, Colorado

The goal of the art program at Parkside at City Center was to provide activation points throughout the site to support its transformation from a bland, mall-oriented suburban area into a lively, walkable destination for Aurora residents and visitors. The…
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The Nichols Building

Denver, Colorado

As a four-story, mixed-use building, The Nichols Building serves as a hub for tech entrepreneurs, design enthusiasts, and foodies in downtown Denver. With tenants Galvanize, Pivotal Labs, Knoll, Brider, and Nichols Partnership’s corporate offices, the art collection needed to serve…
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FEATURED PROJECTS

Google 6th Street Campus Expansion

Kirkland, Washington

The water-inspired art experience at Google’s 6th Street Campus Expansion Project rewards viewers’ curiosity with vibrant, engaging expressions of life’s most valuable resource, producing a destination-worthy office primed for progress and innovation.

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Jackson National Life

Lansing, Michigan

Through a strong vision and thoughtful curation, we connected Jackson National Life’s newly designed, contemporary headquarters building and the company’s more traditional office building with a cohesive and immersive art experience. Exclusively using investment-quality original artwork, we developed an art…
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Block 162

Denver, Colorado

The art collection at Denver’s Block 162 from Patrinely Group and MaRs Culture tells a compelling story of Denver’s artistic talent, all nestled into a premier, 30-story, LEED-certified office building offering mountain views and high-class amenities. From Denver artist Derek…
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FourPoint Energy

Denver, Colorado

Sometimes it’s difficult to create a sense of energy in an art collection. Sometimes it’s part of the brand and just comes naturally. Inspired by FourPoint Energy’s energy exploration and entrepreneurial spirit, NINE dot ARTS worked closely with the company’s…
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Gates Family Foundation

Denver, Colorado

With its move out of the Gates Company headquarters, the Gates Family Foundation wanted its new office to exemplify its mission and reflect its investments in projects and organizations which have a meaningful impact and enhance the quality of life…
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Rev 360

Denver, Colorado

Rev 360 is a premier, multipurpose office space located in the heart of Denver’s River North Arts District, where the gritty, industrial past meets the stylish, urban present. The goal of the art collection was to capture these characteristics, creating…
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River Mile

Denver, Colorado

The River Mile is an exciting new mixed-use development planned for downtown Denver, where residents and visitors can access art, culture, retail, entertainment, nature, and more along the city’s largest waterway, the South Platte River.  The vision for the 25-year…
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Metro Center

Aurora, Colorado

When Navona Investors LLC took on this 6.8-acre urban renewal project in Aurora, Colorado, they knew art and culture would be vital to its success. Our team worked closely with the developers, designers, and architects (Navona Investors LLC, Gensler, Norris…
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Denver International Airport

Denver, Colorado

For some, airports signify the start of an exciting adventure or long-awaited journey. For others, they cause stress, anxiety, or downright disdain. No matter the type of traveler, all airport visitors are hopeful for safe and smooth travels, including easy…
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Colorado State University Spur Campus

Denver, Colorado

What do water, animals, and agriculture have in common? They each impact overall human health and contribute to a thriving and sustainable ecosystem. Additionally, they are each central themes in Colorado State University’s Spur Campus, located along the South Platte…
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Midtown Square

Seattle, Washington

NINE dot ARTS collaborated with the developer Lake Union Partners, DLR Group’s Principal and Civic Design Leader Rico Quirindongo, and longtime arts advocate Vivian Phillips to create an operating plan that would help establish a permanent home for Arté Noir…
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FEATURED PROJECTS

Colorado State University Spur Campus

Denver, Colorado

What do water, animals, and agriculture have in common? They each impact overall human health and contribute to a thriving and sustainable ecosystem. Additionally, they are each central themes in Colorado State University’s Spur Campus, located along the South Platte…
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Denver Water

Denver, Colorado

A resource to sustain life, water’s journey from the high peaks of Colorado to the city scene in Denver is the storyline told through our curated sculpture collection at the newly-renovated, 35-acre Denver Water campus. Our team commissioned three large-scale,…
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Saint Joseph Hospital

Denver, Colorado

Our curating team curated an art program for Saint Joseph Hospital’s new facility that promotes a healing and spiritually nourishing experience reflective of the hospital’s brand and mission for the communities it serves. As a faith-based healthcare organization, Saint Joseph…
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children

Denver, Colorado

As a regional destination facility for advanced pediatric and neonatal care, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children wanted an art experience that reflects its patients’ diversity of cultures, demographics, and landscapes. NINE dot ARTS curated an art collection that appeals to…
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Children’s Hospital North

Broomfield, Colorado

Serving clientele throughout Northern Colorado, Children’s Hospital North aims to promote coordinated patient care, education, research, and advocacy through humble expertise, generous service, boundless creativity, and a caring community. The art program thus reflects the company’s mission and values while…
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FEATURED PROJECTS

Saint Joseph Hospital

Denver, Colorado

Our curating team curated an art program for Saint Joseph Hospital’s new facility that promotes a healing and spiritually nourishing experience reflective of the hospital’s brand and mission for the communities it serves. As a faith-based healthcare organization, Saint Joseph…
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children

Denver, Colorado

As a regional destination facility for advanced pediatric and neonatal care, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children wanted an art experience that reflects its patients’ diversity of cultures, demographics, and landscapes. NINE dot ARTS curated an art collection that appeals to…
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Children’s Hospital North

Broomfield, Colorado

Serving clientele throughout Northern Colorado, Children’s Hospital North aims to promote coordinated patient care, education, research, and advocacy through humble expertise, generous service, boundless creativity, and a caring community. The art program thus reflects the company’s mission and values while…
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Modena Reserve Retirement Community

Kensington, Maryland

The art collection at Modena Reserve at Kensington exemplifies the best of senior living: luxury, connection, restoration, and discovery. Through dynamic installations and sophisticated designs, the artwork elevates the retirement community’s innovative services, including cooking classes, creative workshops, and social…
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FEATURED PROJECTS

Shantell Martin Installation

Denver, Colorado

In October 2017, internationally renowned artist Shantell Martin created a giant black-and-white, stream of consciousness drawing on the sidewalks of the Denver Theatre District that covers an area on 14th Street from Stout to Champa including the entire outdoor plaza…
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Spectra Apartments

Kirkland, Washington

Creative and highly marketable, Spectra’s dynamic public art program reflects the ethos of its residents and sets the standard for art integration into private developments in the City of Redmond and the greater Washington area.

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The Blue Trees Project

Denver, Colorado

Bringing awareness of global deforestation and the importance of trees to people and their environment, The Blue Trees by internationally renowned artist Konstantin Dimopolous served as the first installation for our Terra Firma series. We were approached by The Denver…
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Dairy Block Alley

Denver, Colorado

A unique micro-district in the heart of Denver’s historic Lower Downtown District, Dairy Block continues the tradition of industry and craftsmanship of its historic past, while presenting its visitors with contemporary, immersive experiences. Once home to Windsor Dairy, which was…
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The Exchange at Boulevard One

Denver, Colorado

The Exchange at Boulevard One by Confluent Development and Kelmore Development features 200,000-square-feet of commercial space, home to an engaging mix of retail, restaurant, office, and entertainment areas that attract members of the popular Lowry neighborhood and beyond. NINE dot…
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Colorado State University Spur Campus

Denver, Colorado

What do water, animals, and agriculture have in common? They each impact overall human health and contribute to a thriving and sustainable ecosystem. Additionally, they are each central themes in Colorado State University’s Spur Campus, located along the South Platte…
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“The Oxford Hotel and Spa is currently running its highest average rate on historical record. We are the #1 Denver hotel on TripAdvisor. And the energy that NINE dot ARTS helped bring to our lobby through their weekly art activations undoubtedly played a role in this success.”
– Ed Blair,
Area General Manager, Sage Hospitality Group
“As an Assistant Executive Committee member at an 1100 room hotel, there are four things that are important to me when working with outside companies: Quality, Flexibility, Creativity and Cost. The NINE dot ARTS team excels in each of those areas beyond my expectations.”
– Kristin Cypher,
Britain Design Group
“Our ability to create authentic experiences for our guests is a key differentiator against our competition, and the art program that NINE dot ARTS created is a prime example.”
– Adam Sperling,
General Manager, Hotel Commonwealth

RESOURCES

Conversations on the Lasting Impact of Creative…

This episode compiles some of our most inspiring guest interviews to highlight the tremendous value of art and culture in the built environment. Insightful clips from a range of leaders explore the ROI of creative placemaking, how to maximize project budgets, the social impact of art and culture, and more.

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How to Maximize Your Art Budget

Learn how to make the most of your art budget, culminating in a one-of-a-kind art experience that captivates audiences without breaking the bank.

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Webinar: Transformative Placemaking

Tune into our webinar to learn about community art planning from CEO Martha Weidmann.

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Come Out, Come Out Rhino, Wherever You…

Curated by national art consulting firm NINE dot ARTS for the Catbird Hotel in Denver, Colorado, “Come Out, Come Out Rhino, Wherever You Are” by international artists Gillie and Marc features an endangered rhinoceros peeking out of a city manhole, nodding to humankind’s harmful effects on endangered animals.

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Where the Future is Built, There Will…

Get a recap of the 2022 ULI Fall Meeting, the foremost platform for research, education, thought leadership, and problem solving for all those involved in shaping the built environment.

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The Business Case for Art in Real…

Juanita Hardy, creative placemaking consultant for the Urban Land Institute, describes the social and financial benefits of incorporating art, culture, and community-engaged design into real estate development projects.

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Five Hospitality Projects Awarded by Condé Nast…

We’re thrilled to share that five of our hospitality projects were named in the Top 25 Hotels in The Southwest and West by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards!

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