Denver Federal District Newsletter Fall 2016

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Dear Email Address,

Happy Fall and October at the Denver Federal District! There’s so much to look forward to this time of year. From the beautiful colors of the season, near perfect weather, vibrant local events and to make things even better, October is National Arts and Humanities Month. Learn more about the art featured in our community as well as our beautiful city.


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GSA's Fine Arts Program
Have you ever wondered about the art located in public buildings and courthouses? GSA’s Fine Arts Program is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of artwork owned by the federal government. Learn more about GSA’s Fine Arts Program.

 

Public Jewel

Denver Federal District Art
Many extraordinary works of art can be found right here in our Denver Federal District. These pieces enrich our environment and give us a sense of place. Learn a bit more about the art located in our downtown Denver federal buildings and plazas. Click here.

 

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Meet Janet Paladino
Janet is GSA's Regional Fine Arts Officer for the six-states in the Rocky Mountain Region. Learn more about Janet here. 

 

 

 

 

New art in the federal district

13 Works of Art on Loan from the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (CSFAC)
You have to A-S-K to G-E-T. Recently, GSA Regional Administrator, Sue Damour and GSA’s Regional Fine Arts Officer, Janet Paladino negotiated an art loan from the CSFAC. The two art enthusiasts selected several works for the loan. Read more here. 

 

Head shot of Sue Damour

GSA Regional Administrator's Clothing on Display at Denver Art Museum
Do you think of fashion as art? The two often collaborate and intersect. GSA’s Regional Administrator, Sue Damour has always been interested in fashion as a form of artwork. In fact, a few pieces of Sue’s clothing are on display at the Denver Art Museum. Read more here.


Custom House Showroom

U.S. Custom House Space Showroom
It’s not always easy to back-fill vacant space or help potential clients understand what unfinished office space could look like. GSA got creative at the U.S.Custom House at 721 19th Street in downtown Denver, and designed a customer showroom with re-purposed furnishings that displays how vacant federal space can be transformed for private tenants to lease. Read more here.  

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Summit Cafe News 
Keep warm as the weather turns cooler! Summit Cafe will offer varieties of fresh soups and hot sandwich and entree items. Additionally, look for some seasonal beverages offered by Starbucks. Summit Cafe is also exploring local bakeries to potentially improve its bread and pastry selection. Stay tuned! Click here for more information on Summit Cafe.  


Current Events

  • FOH Flu Shot Clinic Byron Rogers Federal Building, Second Floor, Room 101 from 1 - 3 p.m. 

  • Mile High Walking Club Byron Rogers Federal Building every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meet outside of the Byron Rogers Building. 

  • Step it Up Walking Club Every Monday from 12 - 12:30 p.m. Meet outside of the Byron Rogers Federal Building. 

  • Monthly Yoga Class Thursday, October 27 from 12 - 1 p.m., Byron Rogers Federal Building, USPTO Conference Room, 14th Floor

  • Meditation Session Tuesday, October 25 from 2 - 2:30 p.m. Byron Rogers Federal Building, USPTO Conference Room, 14th Floor 

 

Local Art Events

2016 Denver Arts Week
November 4 - 12
Free Nights at the Museum
Saturday, November 5
Free Concerts at Levitt Pavilion Denver

 

Denver Art Resources