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October 9th, 2018
Oct. 6, 2018
Dazzle Jazz Club
1512 Curtis St, Denver, CO 80202
The crowd was on hand Saturday at Dazzle Jazz Club to celebrate Charles "Charlie" Burrell's 98th Birthday. Charles was a classical and jazz bass player most prominently known for being the first African-American to be a member of a major American symphony (the San Francisco Symphony). For this accomplishment, he is often referred to as “the Jackie Robinson of Classical Music”. A band led by jazz artist Purnell Steen, with a number of special guest singers and musicians played some of Charlie's favorite songs. A special portrait painted by artist Dwayne Glapion was presented to Charles and will be on permanent display at the club in a room named after Mr. Burrell.
October 2nd, 2018
Rochelle Johnson Studios presents Rhapsody: A Four Person Exhibit featuring artists Christine Fontenot, Thomas Lockhart III, Juliette Hemingway, and Dwayne Glapion. The show opens October 6, 2018, and runs through October 30. The artists will be giving a demonstration of their craft techniques on October 13 from 12-4pm. The showing is located at 1229 W. 10th Ave. Denver CO 80204
July 13th, 2018
June 26, 2018
The artistic talent of Dwayne Glapion is finally coming to light as he becomes a featured artist on Corel Painter 2019 software release. After entering a call for artwork and having all five of his entries place in the top 10 voted works, his painting titled "Soul For Sale" can be seen on Corel's website as well as in the software gallery. The contest was held from March 20th, 2018 - June 25th, 2018. The contest was held by the Corel Discovery Center.
June 8th, 2017
Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library
Cousins Gallery - Level 3
Artist Reception and Conversation:
October 1-31, 2015
This exhibit will feature artists from the local community showcasing work that explores both the intersection of race and the connectedness of people as it overlaps and illustrates our shared humanity. We use the word race to describe color, ethnicity, and culture when in reality its our shared humanity that unites us as one. The show will offer artists an opportunity to explore their own feelings about race, cross over to a new expression of their art and deconstruct the whole concept of race. Featured Artists: Jay Paul Apodaca, Houda Alaoua Apodaca, Emeka Joel Cook, Nashon Cook, John Davis, Michelle Davis, Jerry de la Cruz, Juliette Hemingway, Jeff Hughes, Dwayne Glapion, Julius Lester, Helen Littlejohn, Carlos Lucero, Walt Pourier, Daniel Luna, Randy McAnulty, Faatma Mehrmanesh, Amanda Scott, David Stevens, Thompson Williiams, and...
June 8th, 2017
Wednesday May 24, 2017
Crowne Plaza Hotel
15500 E. 40th Ave. Denver CO
The Lord's Daily Bread Homeless Feeding Organization hosted a wonderful fundraiser Wednesday. The Lord's Daily Bread is a major resource in the Denver metro area for the homeless community striving to provide food, counseling, health services, and referrals to the poor. The Lord's Daily Bread has provided over 63,000 meals to the poor and homeless. The Mistress of Ceremonies was Dr. Zelda M. DeBoyes. Guest speakers include Tay Anderson, Keynote Speaker Dr. George C. Fraser, and the man of the hour Russell P. Bryant, the Executive Director/Founder of the Lord's Daily Bread. Denver artist and military veteran Dwayne Glapion presented Mr. Bryant with a special art print of "Jesus Saves" a powerful composition about homelessness. The artist spoke about his service to God through art and the self-reflective artwork.
August 5th, 2016
July 22, 2016
Aurora Cultural Arts District
1400 Dallas St. Aurora, Colorado 80010
House of Poetry | 5280 COOP
It was a night of inspired poetry and stunning artwork. Some of Colorado's top spoken word poets, in front of a standing room only crowd, performed passionate poems written to selected art works of Dwayne Glapion. The poets Mahogany, Lucifury, Henock Wolde, Karen Grissom, Niyah Owens, Quriocity, MoBetta, and Reality set the house on "Fiyah!!" The wide range of subjects and the intensity of the performances provoked deep thought, emotion and pride. The night closed with a special presentation by Dwayne Glapion of a painting he had done of Dr. Paul Hamilton called "A Fundi's Wisdom" to thank him for his teaching, mentoring, support for the arts and over 50 years of service to the community. "It is very important to recognize and honor those in our community who have been outstanding and inspirational." said Dwayne.
An online interactive book...
January 25th, 2016
Jan. 25, 2016
Aurora Cultural Arts District (ACAD) along with 5280 Artist Coop will be presenting an art show with some of Colorado's talented up and coming artists. The show which opens February 12, 2016 5- 9:30pm and runs through February 20th features Sharon Duwaik's latest work called "Melange 60" in celebration of her 60th birthday. "Darkness Into Light" is a show that celebrates Black History Month with artists Kat Walker (Doris), Juliette Hemingway, Dominique Bargineer, Ebony Ice, Dwayne Glapion and Rhoda Johnson. A special art and poetry presentation will take place on February 19th from 7:30- 10pm. For more information please visit www.auroraculture.org
January 20th, 2016
Jan. 10-27, 2016
Artist Dwayne Glapion's portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. titled "From the Mountain Top" was featured in the city of Aurora's 2016 Commemoration booklet for the Civil Rights leader. This is Aurora's 30th Anniversary of the event. A reproduction of "From the Mountain Top" is on permanent display in the main lobby of the Martin Luther King Jr. Library at 9898 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010.
October 29th, 2015
Oct. 29, 2015
The Mayor's Design Award Winners - The best in architecture and exterior design throughout the mile-high city.
Winner: WHITTIER ALLEY LOOP, four-block loop between Williams and Race Streets
Category: NEIGHBORHOOD GEM
Owner: WHITTIER NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Project leaders: DARRELL WATSON, BRIAN CHOQUETTE, LEVI JOHNSON, KENT SIMPSON
Designers: BRIAN CHOQUETTE, PAUL GOSS, RYAN SAND
Artists: PEDRO BARRIOS, FEILE CASE, DWAYNE GLAPION, JAIME MOLINA, UCHE OHAYA, BROOX PULLFORD, BOB RAGLAND
Construction Manager: MALCOLM MULRONEY
In response to an isolated hate crime within the neighborhood, this community art project was designed to celebrate the history, diversity, and culture of this unique area of Denver. Four alleyways painted with intersecting lines create a pathway that links historical markers and art pieces, enhancing and activating public space, supporting and encouraging activity and use of the local library...
June 17th, 2015
June 2015
The art of Dwayne Glapion comes to the Skylite Station Event Center and Gallery for the month of June. Dwayne is a traditional painter gone digital though you may have a hard time telling what is oil and what is not. His latest showcase of works which include "Jesus Saves", "The Boogie Men" and "Where the Sidewalk Ends" display his talent for story telling with an emotional impact. also on display are some of his portraits that may hypnotize you - check out "Soul for Sale". Available for the first time are a number of his works as 12x18 art prints which are a steel at $20.
The show runs from June 1-30, 2015.
Special Dates: First Friday - June 5 (5-10pm)
Meet the Artist w/ Jazz Concert - June 19 (5:30-9:30)
The Skylite Station is located at 910 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, CO 80204
*Art District on Santa Fe
