Category Archives: The Power of Place

The Power of Place: Chappell House

By Guest Blogger Suzanne Shapiro In 1936, where was DU’s School of Art located? In Chappell House. In 1936, where was the Denver Art Museum located? In Chappell House. The DU students were exposed to the diverse exhibits in the … Continue reading

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Place Matters – Exhibition at the Buell Theatre

By Georgina Kolber, Curator of Exhibits, Collections and Programs By now you’ve heard and seen that we’ve taken up the theme, The Power of Place, for our current programming. We live on planet Earth, which has continued to provide a … Continue reading

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The Power of Place: My 65th High School Reunion

By Guest Blogger Ellie Miller Greenberg The 65th anniversary Of anything Is significant. But the 65th reunion Of my high school graduation class Was especially significant For me. It meant That I would return To New Jersey, From Colorado, Where … Continue reading

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Why Thomas Friedman?

By Deanne Kapnik, Director of Special Events and Projects With The Power of Place as a guiding theme for our programming for the next couple of years, the staff agreed that Thomas Friedman could prompt important dialogue around this theme, … Continue reading

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The Power of Place: Home with My Sisters

As part of the Museum’s new focus on The Power of Place, we are asking members of the community to submit to us a short blurb about a place of importance in their lives – whether it’s their childhood home, … Continue reading

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The Power of Place: An Institution of Growth

As part of the Museum’s new focus on The Power of Place, we are asking members of the community to submit to us a short blurb about a place of importance in their lives – whether it’s their childhood home, … Continue reading

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The Power of Place: Memories of Summer

By Deanne Kapnik, Director of Special Events & Projects When I was eight years old, my aunt and uncle bought a big ranch-style house on six acres in the suburbs. About half of the land was soft green rolling lawn. … Continue reading

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The Power of Place: Home is Where the Heart Is

By Lisa Rimmert, Director of Marketing “Place” is a tricky topic for a military kid. As a child and then wife of the military, I have spent my entire life moving around: from Arkansas to Greece to Texas to Germany. … Continue reading

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