
Past Events

Rough Gems: Out of Time - opening reception
Join us for the opening reception of Out of Time: Imagining the Future of America, curated by J. Benjamin Burney- the third and final exhibition in Union Hall’s 2025 Rough Gems series!
Image: monaeism, Untitled.


Virtual Curatorial Talk with Nathan Storey
Join us online for a virtual curatorial talk and exhibition tour with Nathan Storey, the guest curator behind the 2025 Rough Gems exhibition, RUINS: PERFORMING QUEER HISTORY, where we will discuss the concept and inspiration behind selected works with time for Q&A at the end.

RUINS Collage Workshop by UNDERTOW EDITIONS
Join artist, curator, and facilitator Nathan Storey to learn about queer histories and methodologies of collage and assemblage. Aligned with the exhibition RUINS: PERFORMING QUEER HISTORY, workshop participants will also create multi-layered collages from LGBTQ+ materials and iconographies.

Rough Gems: RUINS - opening reception
Join us for the opening reception of RUINS: PERFORMING QUEER HISTORY, curated by Nathan Storey - the second exhibition in Union Hall’s 2025 Rough Gems series!
Image: Disruption Tactics, Cody Norton.


Movement as Liberation: Yoga and meditation with Soraya Latiff
Movement as Liberation is a monthly yoga and meditation session guided by local instructor and social justice educator, Soraya Latiff. Each session is unique, but always includes a focus on grounding meditations written and spoken by Soraya. The theme for meditations may draw from the exhibition on display, current events, or her own work in social justice and anti-racism. Offerings and tools for classes may include tarot, card pulling, mantras, breathwork, resting positions, and incense.

Into the Skin: Transnavigation Closing Party
Into the Skin closes out the Transnavigation exhibition with embodied performances from Saline Conjure 666, Amayas, and Geo Conjure. These drag performances invite folks to experience moments in the body, feeling the euphoria, grief, joy, despair, experimentation, and pride of living in a gorgeous and hostile world.
Door open at 6:00 PM // Performances start at 6:30 PM

Curatorial Talk with Rae Richards
Join us for a curatorial talk and exhibition tour with Rae Richards, the guest curator behind the 2025 Rough Gems exhibition, Transnavigation: Coming into the Body as Home. Led by Union Hall’s Chief Curator, Esther Hernandez, we will be discussing the concept, inspiration, and selected works in the exhibition.

Movement as Liberation: Yoga and meditation with Soraya Latiff
Movement as Liberation is a monthly yoga and meditation session guided by local instructor and social justice educator, Soraya Latiff. Each session is unique, but always includes a focus on grounding meditations written and spoken by Soraya. The theme for meditations may draw from the exhibition on display, current events, or her own work in social justice and anti-racism. Offerings and tools for classes may include tarot, card pulling, mantras, breathwork, resting positions, and incense.

Rough Gems: Transnavigation - opening reception
Join us for the opening reception of Transnavigation: Coming Into the Body as Home curated by Rae Richards - the first exhibition in Union Hall’s 2025 Rough Gems Curatorial Program series!
Image by Sulo Bee



Movement as Liberation: Yoga and meditation with Soraya Latiff
Movement as Liberation is a monthly yoga and meditation session guided by local instructor and social justice educator, Soraya Latiff. Each session is unique, but always includes a focus on grounding meditations written and spoken by Soraya. The theme for meditations may draw from the exhibition on display, current events, or her own work in social justice and anti-racism. Offerings and tools for classes may include tarot, card pulling, mantras, breathwork, resting positions, and incense.

Colorado Gives Day
One of the biggest ways you can show your support for Union Hall and the creatives we work with is by participating in Colorado Gives Day — the biggest 24-hour giving movement in the state and one of the most successful giving days in the nation.

Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday! Today, your donation also counts toward Colorado Gives Day, helping us unlock a share of the $1 million+ Incentive Fund to amplify our impact!
Join us in supporting local artists and curators and shine a spotlight on underrepresented creative talent.


Artist Talk with Diego Florez-Arroyo
This event was rescheduled from November 14 to November 21
Moderated by Union Hall's Chief Curator Esther Hernandez, this artist talk will take a deep dive into the concept and inspiration behind Diego’s current solo exhibition, WARNING: Mi Amá, with time for audience Q&A.

Little Talks on Big Ideas: Luke Huxley
Connect with those daring to operate at the ‘edge’ and who are expanding what we deem possible. Doors open at 6:30pm, hour-long discussion begins at 7pm, and afterwards stick around to mingle with fellow members and guests.

Movement as Liberation: Yoga and meditation with Soraya Latiff
Movement as Liberation is a monthly yoga and meditation session guided by local instructor and social justice educator, Soraya Latiff. Each session is unique, but always includes a focus on grounding meditations written and spoken by Soraya. The theme for meditations may draw from the exhibition on display, current events, or her own work in social justice and anti-racism. Offerings and tools for classes may include tarot, card pulling, mantras, breathwork, resting positions, and incense.
Opening Reception - WARNING: Mi Amá
Union Hall’s next exhibition will present a collection of new artwork by Denver artist, musician, and poet Diego Florez-Arroyo. Join us for the opening reception on Halloween - costumes encouraged!

Movement as Liberation: Yoga and meditation with Soraya Latiff
Movement as Liberation is a monthly yoga and meditation session guided by local instructor and social justice educator, Soraya Latiff. Each session is unique, but always includes a focus on grounding meditations written and spoken by Soraya. The theme for meditations may draw from the exhibition on display, current events, or her own work in social justice and anti-racism. Offerings and tools for classes may include tarot, card pulling, mantras, breathwork, resting positions, and incense.

Artist Talk with Saul Acevedo Gomez and Kate Stone
Join Brooklyn artist Kate Stone and Denver artist Saul Acevedo Gomez for a live, virtual artist talk and walkthrough of their joint exhibition "Living Rooms" currently on view at Union Hall Art Space.
Moderated by Union Hall's Chief Curator Esther Hernandez, this conversation will take a deep dive into the concept and inspiration behind the exhibition with words from Kate and Saul about their creative practice. There will be time for Q&A at the end!

Closed for a private event
Union Hall will be closed to the public for a private event on Wednesday, September 25th. Regular gallery hours will resume on Thursday, September 26th.

Deadline: 2025 Rough Gems Application
Calling all new and aspiring art curators in the Denver-area: applications for Union Hall’s 2025 Rough Gems Curatorial Program are due on September 20th, 2024 at 11:59 PM MT. Union Hall Art Space developed the program to support creatives in cultivating strong leadership and curatorial skills and gaining first-hand experience organizing an exhibition from start to finish.

Moving Beyond the Algorithm: The Near Future of Human-Centric Creativity
Explore the role of creativity, experimentation, and innovation as essential aspects of art-making with an engaging discussion set against the backdrop of the dynamic Union Hall Art Space.
3:00 - 4:30 PM Panel Discussion | 4:30 - 6:00 PM Happy Hour
This event is hosted by Denver Digerati as a part of Denver Startup Week. Panelists include Nima Bahrehmand and Phillip Stearns, moderated by Sharifa Moore, Executive Director and Curator of Denver Digerati.

Happy Hour with Rough Gems Alumni
This is the second and final informational session surrounding the 2025 Rough Gems Curatorial Program. This informal meeting at Union Hall will spotlight former Rough Gems curators who will speak about their experiences producing an exhibition at Union Hall and answer questions from prospective applicants.

Movement as Liberation: Yoga and meditation with Soraya Latiff
Movement as Liberation is a monthly yoga and meditation session guided by local instructor and social justice educator, Soraya Latiff. Each session is unique, but always includes a focus on grounding meditations written and spoken by Soraya. The theme for meditations may draw from the exhibition on display, current events, or her own work in social justice and anti-racism. Offerings and tools for classes may include tarot, card pulling, mantras, breathwork, resting positions, and incense.