Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission

05/30/2026

Don’t Forget!
Our HOW TO APPLY SEMINAR for the open Community Grant Application is tomorrow.
Join us!

05/27/2026

🎨 Calling all artists and creative organizations! 🎨
Do you have an amazing art or cultural enrichment activity in mind? You could receive funding for up to $500 to bring it to life! 💡 Apply for the Cultural Commission’s Community Grant today and get the support you need to enhance your community with creativity. 🖌️✨

🗓️ Application window: May 24 - June 28, 2026; apply here: https://forms.gle/wW1bNo5BpaKLcTAL8

Learn more about our application process! Join us at our first ever HOW TO APPLY SEMINAR! Join us on May 31 at 7 p.m. Link in the Form!

Don't miss out – apply today and let your creativity soar!

05/12/2026

✨STUDIO SPOTLIGHT✨

Each month, the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission features a local artist in the Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation display case.

Danielle Ramos is a Denver-based artist whose work is inspired by the stories, symbols, and traditions of Ancient Mesoamerica. Blending her Native American and Spanish roots with the landscapes of Colorado, she brings ancient narratives into the present through bold color and contemporary style. Her research-driven process honors ancestral knowledge, oral history, and the nameless artists who came before her. Danielle’s paintings explore creation stories, teotl, Chicano identity, and the living relationship between people and the land, creating a bridge between generations and keeping these traditions alive.

More Info:
Instagram: .ramos.art
Facebook: Danielle Ramos Art

See Danielle’s art in the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center lobby display case. Stay tuned for future artists!

04/05/2026

✨STUDIO SPOTLIGHT✨

DAN McEWAN

Each month, the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission features a local artist in the Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation display case.

Dan McEwan is a Colorado-based maker whose practice centers on traditional hand-tool woodworking, steam-bending, and blacksmithing. Drawing on traditional American furniture design, Middle Eastern architecture, and medieval European craft, he creates functional and sculptural pieces that favor repair over replacement and the evidence of the hand over automation.

More info: https://danmcewan.com

See Dan’s art in the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center lobby display case. Stay tuned for future artists!

03/28/2026

What a beautiful morning at the Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt! 🐰🌷

The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission had such a great time connecting with families and adding a little extra color to the fun. Our table was full of smiles as we handed out chalk, crayons, and coloring books! 🎨✨

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello! We loved being part of such an egg-cellent morning! 🥚🎉

12/18/2025

🚨 FINAL REMINDER: Deadline Dec 20! 🚨
Imaging YOUR work spotlighted for a month, seen by neighbors, families, gym-goers, and art lovers alike.

Submit to make it a reality.

We’re taking applications for the Local Artist Spotlight, showcasing artists through June.
🗓️ Apps due: Dec 20 - it’s easy and quick! - Bit.ly/ShowcaseWR
🎨 Open to all mediums + styles
📸 Just upload an image of your piece

Go on… your art deserves the spotlight. 😉

12/08/2025

⏳ REMINDER: Share Your Art With Wheat Ridge 🎨✨

Last year, multiple artists were showcased in the Local Artist Showcase display case.
And we're doing it again! We’re selecting six artists to display their work in 2026.

Whether it’s a bold installation, a single stunning piece, or a series of minis—your creativity, your design.

Apply by Dec 20 to be considered at Bit.ly/ShowcaseWR

Let’s brighten our community together. ❤️

11/25/2025

🌈 Bring Art and Culture to Life! 🌈
Do you have a unique idea for an art or cultural activity that will inspire your community? Apply for the Cultural Commission’s Community Grant and you could receive up to $500 to fund your project!
📅 October - November 30, 2025; apply here: https://forms.gle/WNHvq2XxaPzPUFJ67
Let’s make art more accessible, creative, and enriching for everyone. Apply today!

The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission is committed to supporting community-initiated events, activities, projects and other enrichment opportunities that promote the arts and culture that enhance the lives of Wheat Ridge residents through cultural and educational opportunities. In 2023, we launched th...

11/21/2025

🎨 Calling all creators! Want your artwork seen by thousands in a super-public community hub?

The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission is looking for artists to feature in our Local Artist Spotlight Display Case at the Rec Center!

Show off your style → build your brand → share your magic. ✨
🗓️ Deadline to apply: Dec 20 - it’ll take 5 minutes! - Bit.ly/ShowcaseWR

Submit today and shine in 2025!

11/13/2025

Are you ready to make a difference through art? We’re offering grant funding for art and cultural enrichment activities in your community. Whether it's an art workshop, installation, or performance, we want to help you succeed.
🗓️ Application period: October - November 30, 2025; apply here: https://forms.gle/WNHvq2XxaPzPUFJ67
Take the next step and apply for the Cultural Commission’s Community Grant today!