Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 39.823498° N -105.08352° W

Description

The Arvada Center produces, curates, and creates national-caliber arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that are designed to help you see, hear, feel, and think a little deeper.

Visit us this spring for exceptional live theatre, arts classes, free admission to our three galleries, and more.


Lunch Notes

Although the Arvada Center does not provide food for groups, there are reservable indoor spaces for lunch. There are also plenty of tables and open, grassy areas ideal for a picnic lunch outdoors.

Bathroom Notes

Accessible bathrooms are located on both floors of the Arvada Center.

Info

6901 Wadsworth Boulevard
Arvada, CO 80003

+1 720-898-7200

Sun
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mon
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tues
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thur
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Subjects
Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, Art, Visual Arts, Literature, Folktales, Cultural Connections, History, Instrumental Music, Contemporary Dance, Folk Dance, Traditional Dance, Media/Film, Speaking & Listening, Myths & Legends
Activities
Field Trip, Virtual Field Trip, Performance, School Based Program, Family Programs, Partnership, Professional Development, School Partnership
Grades
Preschool, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult
Cost
Accommodations

Learning Experiences

Field Trip

Field Trips

Chose from our menu of workshops and performances in visual arts, drama, dance, and music, with options suitable for students in Pre-K through 12th grade! While you're here, visit our three art galleries or head outside for a scavenger hunt in the Sculpture Field. Field Trips can range in length from 1 - 4 hours and include a reserved indoor lunch space or the option to eat outside and play on our Sea-saurus "Squiggles"!

Subjects Covered

cultural connections, art, music, theater, dance

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, k, preschool
Capacity
250 stu., 1 chap. per 15 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
180 min.

Virtual Field Trip

Virtual Arts Day

Virtual Arts Day workshops are ideal for homeschoolers, distance learners, and educators seeking supplemental arts programming. These interactive workshops provide creative arts enrichment through real-time instruction led by Arvada Center Teaching Artists. Workshops are available in visual arts for Pre-K through 12 grade and can be customized to fit your group's needs.

Subjects Covered

cultural connections, art, music, theater, dance

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, k, preschool
Capacity
30 stu., 1 chap. per 15 stu.
Activity

virtual field trip

Duration
60 min.

Performance

Theatre for Young Audiences

Running approximately 1-hour, children will leave the theatre with lasting and cherished memories of exceptional shows, professionally produced just for young audiences! For the 2023- 2024 school year, the Arvada Center's Theatre for Young Audiences program is presenting "A Year with Frog & Toad", a whimsical musical that draws connection to literacy, social-emotional learning, and life sciences, best suited for students in grades K through 5.

Subjects Covered

theater

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, k
Capacity
250 stu., 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Activity

performance

Duration
60 min.

School Based Program

Community Outreach Programs

No need to travel; we'll bring the arts to you! Get the creativity flowing with hands-on arts experiences, led by our Teaching Artists, for kids from ECE all the way to High School. 1-hour workshops are available in visual arts, drama, music, and dance, and are ideal for classrooms, scout troops, after-school programs, summer camps, and community groups. Artist-led workshops are 45 minutes to 1 hour long, and can be scheduled one at a time, concurrently, back-to-back, or week by week.

Subjects Covered

cultural connections, art, music, theater, dance

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, k, preschool
Capacity
30 stu., 1 chap. per 15 stu.
Activity

school based program

Duration
60 min.