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Top Denver Businesses With Art Galleries

You don't have to go to the Denver Art Museum to find amazing works of art. There are a lot of local businesses that feature rotating art galleries on their walls, allowing local artists a chance to display their work and offering you a chance to pick up some amazing and truly original art. Forget buying another print at some big-name store, instead check out these great local businesses and peruse the Denver artists that are on display. You just may find your new favorite artist at one of these great establishments.
Vintage Theatre
1468 Dayton St.
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 856-7830
www.vintagetheatre.org

Vintage Theatre is known as one of the best local theatre companies in town with a huge rotating schedule of high-quality local theatre. This fantastic little theatre company started in a tiny space off 17th and Vine but has recently relocated to the Aurora Culture and Arts District with a huge new space and a warm and welcoming lobby featuring wonderful art by local artists. The art is changed out frequently, often to go with the show that is currently playing at Vintage Theatre. Get a couple of tickets to the next show and arrive early to check out the great art on display.

Paris on the Platte
1553 Plate St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 455-2451
www.parisontheplatte.com

Paris on the Platte is an institution in Denver. What was once just a small coffee house has expanded to include a cafe and bar, with lots of Denver folks sitting on the patio enjoying the beautiful Colorado weather while sipping on delightful coffees and snacks. Paris is also known for featuring local artists, with art that changes frequently. You can even get a preview of the art on display simply by checking out its website, but to get the full effect, you need to head down there, get a latte and peruse the different paintings that are on display.

Stella's Coffee
1476 S. Pearl St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-1031
www.stellascoffee.com

Stella's is another Denver favorite when it comes to local coffee houses and relaxing atmosphere. With lots of winding rooms, plenty of patio space and lots of indoor areas to sit and enjoy a good book or get some work done, it's been a favorite of Denverites for decades. With so much wall space, Stella's proudly features local artists with the displays changing every 45 days. Stella's also has a focus on featuring affordable art, even making payment plans available so that everyone can afford to include local art in their own collections at home. Stella's has hosted some of the biggest local names in art, so you can be sure that you will be able to see the newest and most exciting names in the field.

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Fluid Coffee Bar
501 E 19th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 519-4681
www.fluidcoffeebar.com

In the tradition of fantastic coffee bars and local art, Fluid Coffee is a great spot for an amazing cup of coffee. Fluid serves NOVO coffee and has a huge selection of snacks, pastries and sandwiches, making this neighborhood favorite a real destination spot. Plus, you can enjoy the frequently rotated art that decorates the walls of this lovely shop. It is the relaxed atmosphere of this fantastic shop that makes Fluid such a great place to check out local art and enjoy a cup of coffee. Plus with comfortable chairs, free wifi and an the general community vibe, this may end up being your new favorite hang out.

St. Mark's/The Thin Man
2019 E. 17th Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 322-8384
www.stmarkscoffeehouse.com

The combination of St. Mark's Coffee and The Thin Man Bar on 17th Avenue creates a great neighborhood vibe with lots of amazing drinks and delicious pastries. You can sit at St. Mark's and enjoy the coffee and wifi or head next door to the attached bar for some delicious drinks made with the bar's own infused vodkas. You can also find lots of fascinating art decorating the walls of these spots. From local artists to creations by the owner himself, you'll find something unique and fun to look at while you enjoy your drinks with friends.

Related: Top Art Galleries in Denver

Deborah Flomberg is a theater professional, freelance writer and Denver native. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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