Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

We recognize historical inequities and barriers in the areas of access to funding, institutional support, and opportunities for creatives from marginalized communities. We are committed to abolishing these barriers by supplying our creative partners with unconditional resources, supporting authentic self-empowerment, and offering unrestricted developmental support for them so that they may actualize their true potential.

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we reside is the traditional territory of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Peoples. We also recognize the 48 contemporary tribal nations that are historically tied to the lands that make up the state of Colorado.

impact

The DTD leaves a lasting impact on the Denver and artistic community through a revenue share model that is the first of its kind in the nation. Our media companies sell corporate advertising on the static and LED screens located throughout the district. We take a revenue share from those sales to fund art and cultural activities for the public.

$2,850,000+

SPENT on District art and cultural activation

300+

days and nights of programming each year

$1,000,000+

in donated led screen time and billboard space to nonprofit arts organiZation

500,000+

visitors experiencing our cultural programming each year

Upcoming Events

September

Night Lights Denver D&F Tower

September's Night Lights Denver program on the historic D&F Tower is part of the Digerati Experimental Media Festival, curated by Sharifa Lafon / Denver Digerati, featuring artworks by Chanee Choi, Dev Harlan, Iván Casís Jr., Nero Chenxuan He, Valentina Ferrandes, MASARY Studios, and AVA Animation. Pictured: "Balance" by AVA Animation.

Decode Recode, this year's theme for the Digerati Experimental Media Festival, highlights seven artists who push the boundaries of experimental practices and collaboration, challenging mainstream narratives through time-based media. The artists featured for Night Lights Denver embody this theme, each bringing unique methods and perspectives to their work. Together, they create a cohesive program that resonates with the festival’s commitment to innovation and the subversion of dominant visual narratives. You can learn more about the full program at denverdigerati.org

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Night Lights Denver is a permanent way for the Denver Theatre District to support innovative artists while attracting people downtown to enjoy a free, unique experience.

Our vision for this project is that Night Lights Denver truly becomes ‘the people’s projector,’ encouraging Denver to participate and contribute – including the international, national and locally-based artists we pay for commissioned artworks, schools, and people walking through the district.

Shows run nightly, starting approximately 30 minutes after sunset and looping until midnight. All programs are FREE and appropriate for all-ages.

"The People's Projector" installation is located at the Daniels and Fisher Tower in Downtown Denver, 1601 Arapahoe Street.

Night Lights Denver partners include Downtown Denver Partnership, The Kittredge Building, Gart Properties, Display Devices Inc, and the Daniels & Fisher Tower.