Darrell Anderson

Line-Up with Colored Pencils Art Workshop
2024-12-14 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Montbello Organizing Committee, 4660 N. Peoria, Denver, CO, 80239, United States
SOLD OUT!!! COME BACK FOR MORE WORKSHOPS IN 2025.
Are you ready to unleash your creativity and explore the art of colored pencil drawing? I’m hosting Colorado Black Arts Movement for an engaging art workshop, Line-Up with Colored Pencils. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn new techniques and create colorful, expressive art pieces.
Workshop Details
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: 4660 N. Peoria St., Suite #105, Denver, CO 80239
Cost: Only $10 (includes supplies)
Capacity: Limited to 12 spots, so reserve your place soon!
What to Expect
In this hands-on workshop, I will guide you through the fundamentals and nuances of working with colored pencils. My vibrant use of textured style, combined with my use of color, line, and layering will help you create a dynamic artwork. You’ll learn techniques that can add depth, dimension, and intensity to your drawings.
This workshop is a perfect chance to dive into the expressive world of colored pencils, where colors blend and swirl to form intricate, powerful images. Plus, with all supplies provided, you can focus on honing your skills without any additional cost.
Perks
Not only will you have an inspiring art experience, but lunch is also provided, thanks to the Montbello Organizing Committee. It’s a great way to meet other art enthusiasts and connect with the local community in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Art Workshop
With only 12 spots available, this workshop is expected to fill up quickly. Secure your spot today by contacting the Join Colorado Black Arts Movement directly on their website.
Join us for a morning of creativity, community, and connection. Tap into your artistic side with the guidance of a skilled artist, and take home artwork that you can be proud of!

Dance With Pastels
2024-11-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Montbello Organizing Committee, 4660 N. Peoria, Denver, CO, 80239, United States
Join us for an inspiring, hands-on art experience! I am hosting an exclusive workshop, Dance With Pastels, where you can explore the vibrant world of pastels and learn new artistic techniques in a supportive and engaging environment.
Workshop Details
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 4660 N. Peoria, Suite #105, Denver, CO 80239
Cost: $10 per person (includes supplies)
Capacity: Limited to 12 participants, so register soon to secure your spot!
What You’ll Learn
In this workshop, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of working with pastels. Under my guidance, participants will:
Learn to Color and Blend with Pastels: Master the art of mixing colors to create depth and harmony.
Experiment with Various Effects: Explore unique techniques to add texture and layers to your artwork.
Create a Unique Piece of Artwork: Apply your new skills to create a personal and expressive pastel artwork to take home.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to try something new or an experienced artist eager to expand your skills, this workshop is designed to cater to all levels.
Community and Creativity
Hosted by the Montbello Organizing Committee, this workshop provides a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow artists in the community. Lunch is included, so you’ll have time to relax, share, and network with like-minded creatives in a welcoming space.
How to Register
With only 12 spots available, this workshop is expected to fill up quickly. Register now by contacting the Montbello Organizing Committee. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a master artist and immerse yourself in the art of pastels!
Come and let your creativity flow with Darrell Anderson at the Dance With Pastels workshop. We look forward to creating with you!

FINDING YOUR WAY: An Art Workshop with Darrell Anderson
2024-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Hope Tank, 1434 E 22nd Ave, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Unlock your creativity in this FREE 6-week art workshop. Finding Your Way will guide participants through a unique exploration of the 5 senses—where you’ll “taste” a painting, “smell” a drawing, and much more. Immerse yourself in a sensory journey that brings art to life in unexpected ways.

When: Wednesdays, starting November 13th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: Hope Tank, 1434 E 22nd Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Cost: FREE, but registration is required!

Join us for a transformative experience of creativity, emotion, and self-expression.
Register Now!

Final Impressions: Risk and Change Closing Night
2024-08-03 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for the closing event of my “Risk and Change” exhibition at RedLine Contemporary Art Center. This is your last chance to view my “eras” collection and connect with me. Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and community as we celebrate the journey and impact of my work. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with me and fellow art enthusiasts in a final tribute to this decades of work exhibition.

Savor the Art: Delicious Dialogues on Black Creativity in Denver
2024-07-20 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for an evening of delicious food and engaging conversation about Black artists in Denver on 7/20/24 from 6-9pm at RedLine Contemporary Art Center. This event will focus on networking, collaboration, wealth building, and visibility within the Black art community. A key highlight will be our collective effort to help get my “Temptations” painting into the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. We need your support to make this vision a reality! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow artists, patrons, and art enthusiasts while enjoying a night dedicated to celebrating and uplifting Black art.
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RedLine's Weekly Figure Drawing Session
2024-07-17 18:00 - 20:30
Join RedLine every Wednesday evening from 6-8:30pm (MST) for their weekly Figure Drawing session! This week, we are thrilled to announce that I will be the guest artist. This event is non-instructional, laid back, and welcoming to artists of all experience levels, with materials provided. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to draw with me!

RedLine Contemporary Art Center's Member Tour
2024-07-16 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for RedLine’s monthly member tour! This month’s feature is my “Risk and Change” exhibition, where you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at my works spanning various mediums. Enjoy a meet-and-greet with the Resident Artists, along with refreshments. Visit RedLine’s website to learn more and become a member today!

Darrell Anderson: Risk and Change
2024-06-28 - 2024-08-04
Denver, CO –RedLine Contemporary Art Center, located at 2350 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO, is thrilled to announce the debut of my highly anticipated retrospective show, titled “Risk and Change.” Opening its doors to the public on June 28th, this visually stunning and soulful exhibition promises to be a transformative experience, showcasing not only my acclaimed artistic journey but also paying homage to the artists I have been influenced by, and mentored, fostering a profound sense of community and creative interconnectedness.
The retrospective will showcase the breadth of my artistic journey, spanning decades of mastery across various mediums including watercolor, colored pencil, oil-based painting, and sculpture. Among the highlights of this exhibition will be 10 new pieces, complemented by interactive components that offer a distinctive form of audience engagement. This approach resonates with RedLine’s ethos of socially engaged art, fostering a dynamic and immersive experience for visitors.
Curated by performance artist and arts executive, JC Futrell, “Risk and Change” will narrate my journey reflecting on my experiences from the Vietnam War to my personal journey to sobriety. It promises to be a powerful yet vulnerable showcase of art and the human spirit, leaving audiences inspired with a renewed sense of hope and possibility.
As a champion of grassroots involvement in the arts, I have dedicated my life to the enrichment of others. As a recipient of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Award for Civic Engagement, I am celebrated for my work and my ability to raise money for non-profit organizations working directly with youth.
My artistic endeavors are driven by his aspiration to foster global unity through art. I have proudly represented my hometown of Denver and its sister city, Brest, France, serving as a cultural ambassador and facilitating artistic exchanges by revisiting to create community mosaics. Moreover, I have conducted art workshops in diverse locations such as a Navajo Reservation in Arizona, Australia, Beijing, Burkina Faso in West Africa, and various small communities across Colorado’s rural eastern plains.
“Risk and Change” will feature a series of artist talks, offering insights into my creative process and experiences. Collaborative art workshops will allow audiences to engage directly with my artistic vision, while professional development sessions and networking opportunities will provide invaluable resources for emerging artists.
In addition to showcasing my work, the exhibition will include pieces available for collectors, including the series of original sketches from my celebrated installation at Denver International Airport. Furthermore, the show aims to raise awareness of my work with the ultimate goal of donating a piece to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
“As a founding artist of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and a visionary board member of CherryArts, Darrell Anderson leaves an indelible mark advancing access to arts and culture for all. Through his tireless advocacy and passion, he continues to empower artists and nurtures widespread access to arts education.” -Tara Brickell, Executive Director/CEO CherryArts.

2024 SCFD Block Party & Awards
2024-06-05 17:30 - 20:30 | SCFD, 1047 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Hello, everyone!
I am thrilled to invite you all to join us in celebrating this year’s Rex Morgan Award winners for SCFD. It’s always a joy to see our community come together to honor these incredible individuals who have made such a significant impact. Your presence and support mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to share this special evening with you.
I hope to see you there to celebrate with the new recipients of 2025. I received this prestigious award 2 years ago for Civic Engagement and Volunteerism and I am eager to witness the achievements of this year’s honorees. It is always inspiring to see the incredible work being done by individuals in our community, and I look forward to sharing in the joy and recognition of their efforts.
See you there!
Best regards, Darrell Anderson

5:30 p.m. Block Party Begins – Free Food Trucks, Photobooth and Beverages Available
6:10 p.m. Rex Morgan Awards Presentation
7:00 p.m. Awards Presentation Concludes, Block Party Continues – Free Food Trucks, Photobooth, and Beverages Available
8:30 p.m. Block Party Ends

2024 Damon Runyon Award Banquet
2024-04-27 17:00 - 22:00
Pre-Party 5:00 at the Denver Press Club Banquet in the Curtis Hotel
Banquet 6:00 with Ann Curry, Award-Winning Journalist, Foreign Correspondent, Anchor.

Cherry Arts Gala For Arts Education
2019-07-03 17:30 - 22:00 | JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek, 50 Clayton Lane, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
This year I am proud of our selection in honoring The Denver Center for Preforming Arts 2019 Distinguished Patron award. Janice Sinden, President and CEO of the DCPA has make our City a destination point of world class entertainment that is among the best in the world. Come celebrate with us. 5:30pm – 7:00pm Cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres, pop-up art show and live art demos on the patio at the JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek 7:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner prepared by the JW’s Executive Chef and paired with Coppola wines, Dinner Program includes the ‘Distinguished Patron Honoree 8:30pm – 10:00pm Desserts, live entertainment and dancing, Plus an additional opportunity to view selected pieces of art from the 2019 juried Festival. click on invite for more details.
2019 Distinguished Patron
Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Cherry Creek Arts Festival
2018-07-06 - 2018-07-08
The Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CCAF) weekend event is a world‐class and award‐winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts, and enjoys an attendance of 350,000 visitors over the course of the three‐day event. The CCAF’s year-round 501c3 non-profit mission is to provide access to art experiences and to support education.
CCAF, since 1991, gives patrons the rare and special opportunity to meet and talk with international juried visual artists, sample fine cuisine, enjoy live musical performances and artist demonstrations, and entertain their families with interactive “ARTivities.”
Admission is free! The festival is at Denver’s Cherry Creek North Shopping District, from 2nd to 3rd Avenues, on the six streets between Clayton and Steele Streets.

Cherry Creek Arts Gala
2018-07-05 17:00 - 22:00 | JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek, 50 Clayton Lane, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
The Opening Gala benefits the CherryArts 501(c)(3) non-profit mission to support local arts education. The evening is a fabulous art preview and buying reception topped-off with a stunning culinary experience and dinner program.
Proceeds directly support CherryArts arts education programs in Denver area schools. One of our programs is the Mobile Art Gallery, directly reaching 20,000 students annually. Learn more and watch our video here.
The Opening Gala is hosted by the JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek and is presented by Colorado Business Bank, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Magazine, and MDC Richmond American Foundation.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
5:00pm – 7:00pm Private Artist Preview Reception on Clayton St. between 2nd and 3rd Ave.
7:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner and Program at JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek
8:30pm – Depart ballroom and return to 2nd Avenue and Clayton Street
8:45pm – Special Surprise Street Performance, dessert and champagne at 2nd Ave. and Clayton St.
7:00pm—10:00pm Artist Preview on Clayton St. between 2nd and 3rd Ave. – FREE PUBLIC EVENT

Emily Griffith Foundation fundraising breakfast
2018-05-23 07:00 - 09:00 | Exdo Event Center, 1399 35th St., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
The Emily Griffith Foundation provides financial support for Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC) to help this wonderful Denver school keep its tuition rates one of the lowest in the state while providing cutting-edge education in growing industries.
The foundation’s innovative work ensures students have the support they need to succeed — both inside and outside the classroom. As a result, EGTC students enjoy one of the highest completion (85%) and job placement (84%) rates in the state. 100% of EGTC students benefit from our support, which allows every student to graduate without student loan debt.
I’ll be among those gathered at this morning event to celebrate the individuals and local businesses furthering HIRE education. Guests will enjoy a live band and Caribbean breakfast. I hope to see you there.
