fooLPRoof contemporary art
3240 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205
email: curator@foolproofcontemporaryart.com
First Friday Reception 6-9 August 1st - Dessert & snacks talk about art, mingle, visit, people watch, shopping, buying art
MUSEOLOGY out 1st Natl. Juried Exhibition with gallery Artists in the rear and Cast Iron featuring Pearlsnaps and Iron Art Friends in a dedicated section. Museology closes August 19th.
Stay tuned for our next exhibition with Artnauts Founder Dr. George Rivera and sculpture by Chris Meyer - and out social engagement project installation If Wishes Were Horses..
First Fridays celebrate art in 2025 6-9:30pm and First Saturdays open house from 3-6.
The Gallery is shifted into Summer with a large National Juried Call for Art: MUSEOLOGY - applications to the gallery under our new membership model continue. Museology juror: Dr. Yang Wang Associate Professor of Art History CUDenver.
We will celebrated our 7th anniversary First Friday in June. Our gallery primary mission is to help accomplished artists maintain visibility. We showcase their investment quality original art in both exhibitions and works on hand. Works focus on contemporary art practice, modern art, contemporary art, pop art, sculpture, large modern & affordable contemporary paintings.
With Museology’s conclusion and into the fall the gallery will began a new phase - of - developing a bar and also small museum space with a gallery space to the rear. The emphasis of the museum will be on sculpture with a focus on process and metal casting.
The curator, a sculptor, public art and installation artist herself, enjoys creating dynamic exhibitions that frequently utilize her interest in site specificity or dynamic approaches.
The gallery has an emphasis on contemporary practices, sculpture & installation art. Creating amazing experiences through art is our goal.
We are busy working on expanding the ARTSY profile, new spaces & another rear gallery. The small sculpture museum will relate to process with experts in their specialties featured - The Contemporary Western Sculpture Museum. Every First Friday we celebrate starting at 6:00. Art in RiNo is always fun. Openings are always on First Friday and go till 9:30 p.m.
Hours Monday 12-3 Wednesday 12-3 Thursday 1-5, Friday 2-8 p.m. (First Fridays 3-10) and Saturday 1-6 p.m. Sundays we generally stop in so reach out if you are thinking of stopping by. Other times by request. Please call or text preferred to 303-641-3472 to schedule purchase/pickup needs.
Need something? email curator@foolproofcontemporaryart.com 1-2 days in advance if possible - text 303-641-3472 preface with “gallery” will try to best meet your needs. Please also visit our Online Galleries or contact us to reserve of work.
Our focus is offering clients and collectors a broad range of works to choose from, a one stop approach to decorating with art and exceptional values on art for their homes or offices. We have a huge selection of art within our changing exhibitions & on hand. Large to small original paintings, electronic and text based art as well as photography. We share our high end exhibition space to experience in person, that allows our guests to see a plethora of artwork. The curator juxtaposes works within the exhibitions for our guests to visualize how pieces look and work together. This approach has proven to save time for the client. Our mission is to create exhibitions that immediately connect with viewers, provide affordable access to original art while thinking about the investment our guests make and hope to achieve from their purchases. We have assembled an array of successful artists teaching at universities and in museum collections and on trajectories for success through commitment to their practices & established careers.
The curator enjoys dismantling longstanding curatorial perceptions or preconceived notions of how art is presented. She considers conceptual works as a means to create dynamic and interesting exhibitions.
The gallery builds narratives around themes, in our changing exhibitions. The gallery connects viewers with arti works generating standard thoughts about art & introducing our guests to modern & contemporary art practices they may not have considered. The guest is paramount - their needs - scale, color, how works look with one another or with the period or style of a space are our focus for both established and new collectors to live and design with art.
We view art and collecting art as a means of self care - believing that buying original art and developing a collection is rewarding. We like to make that possible for all levels of collectors from beginning to advanced. We also believe in education, assisting clients in expanding their notions about original art, collecting art, the collection process or how to view or think about art.
Skilled in curation - from 1 work to many. We are excited to model our gallery conversations around assisting guests with deciding on types and styles of art as well as discuss periods of art from an art history perspective. Broader conversations are welcomed about the many conceptual works we handle. We are skilled in advising clients in beginning a collection of art or adding to their existing collection. Commercial fine art curation, consulting and design services available. Our curator has over 35 years in the fine art business.
Saving clients money is a priority whether it comes from our low commission structure, or our desire to allow artists to design their relationships with the gallery - we know consumers have a plethora of choices and are ready to meet client’s budget or fiscal concerns.
The gallery features a variety of work on hand in addition to our regular changing exhibitions in all price points, all skill levels and all mediums.
We are “Always” OPEN online - with fantastic works from our local, regional, national and international artists which can all be purchased or reserved. The online gallery section is undergoing repairs for switching to Artsy - shipping must be quoted on a per item basis. If you have trouble selecting your item - please email curator@foolproofcontemporaryart.com to reserve a work online or to discuss potential for delivery or shipping options.
Tel. +1 303-641-3472
Email - curator@foolproofcontemporaryart.com
The gallery features artists in the permanent collection of the Denver Art Museum, Kirkland Museum, the grandson of cutting edge artist Jack Bilbo, numerous Art Department University professionals, both out of town and local. Our alternative way of thinking and creating a flexible business model for artists makes it possible to occasionally showcase emerging artists. We have extensive knowledge of contemporary artists, making us the perfect choice for access to a broad range of work or styles. If we do not have what you want - literally choose from our 100s of works on hand, consider using us for your specific art needs, site specific art curation and consulting services or our art leasing (contract furnishing) & fabrication capabilities.
We work with clients in both residential and commercial sectors completing projects of all scales from 6 inches to 600 feet (or beyond) Working with engineers we can also consider your project or site to develop a site-specific approach for specific goals. our curator’s company Laura Phelps Rogers LLC is an art fabrication company managing projects of all scales as public or site specific projects.
Laura Phelps Rogers LLC has expertise in: Event Design, Prop Design and Retail Visual Design Sectors, temporary works and installations . Retail visual design with user experience design to the repertoire. Skilled at creating experiences as well as memorable snapshots your project or event will shine. Public Art, Retail and/or Event Design project management - indoor or outdoor spaces - no project too large or too small.
LOCATION: the gallery is the heart of RiNo, Denver’s trendiest neighborhood. Situated in a 1930s warehouse next door to libations and food: Argentos Empanadas, Dio Mio, Greenwich or (Coming Soon by our parent company) The Gallery. In the next several blocks: Mister Oso, Improper City, Hop Alley, Walnut Room and others. Across the street is Camden RiNo.
Gallery Artists and Works of artists on hand
Dr George Rivera - Dr. Tess Jones - Laura Phelps Rogers - Gary Ciancio - Sahand Tabatabai - David Lobdell - Jennifer Hope - Louis Recchia – Leslie Aguillard – Tobias Flores - Claire Jackel - Poppy Woodeson - Nicole Hongchang – Gwen Arkin - Ken Stock - Evan Jenkins - Yoshimoto Saito photography - Jim Robinson – Holly Wood - Aimee Reese - Isaac Sandoval - Russ Wright - Laura Stewart DeRosa.
Guest artists - Gillie and Marc - Robert Fish - Orpheus - Marty Jaquis. Columbian guest artists Jair Montana Carrion, Luz Adelia Lopez Ahue & Juan Bayer. Many contemporary artists & iron art expert artists works also available from our collection including work by Rian Kerrane, Tom Fox, Chris Meyer, Noah Kirby, Alison Ouellette Kirby, Erika Derkas, Cecelia Krieder, David Jones, Paul Higham - Ashley Hope Carlisle - Paul Higham - Works on hand: Rob Crossno, Laura Ahola Young, Derek Blancey, Charles Parson, Sandy Lane, Eric Anderson, Wendy Croskrey, Helen Ragheb, Reg Loving, Donald Fondness, Kristen Tordella Williams, Zoa Ace, Robert Green, Rebecca Cuming, Claudia Roulier, Gayla Lemke and more..vintage art too.
MUSEOLOGY closes August 19th with works on hand through the 23rd. George Rivera & Chris Meyer opens September 5th with ARTIST RECEPTION
WE LOVE WHAT WE DO and are committed to uncompromising curation.
We maintain a large selection of artists and fine art in our art gallery. We are committed to introducing young collectors to art in a gallery experience while also servicing advanced collector objectives & purchasing needs. We are in the process of doubling the size of the gallery, while adding beverage service in bar type approach.
We cater to Denver's newest art crowd from our retail gallery in the trendy RiNo District.
We provide quality contemporary art, modern art, fine art objects. paintings, sculpture and experiences for your home and business in every price point.
The gallery specializes in contemporary art and artist committed to contemporary art practice. Our gallery includes sculpture and installation art.
Your satisfaction is our priority. Creating amazing experiences and conversations through art is our goal.
Coming soon we hope to add a bar THE GALLERY and a small museum with an emphasis on process WESTERN CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE MUSEUM.
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MISSION - fooLPRoof's mission is to provide top contemporary art and decorative objects with a focus on customer service, customer design and interior design needs. We value our tourist, residential and commercial clients equally and are committed to the highest level of customer service in their acquisition of art in our retail and online galleries. Many clients are visiting RiNo from major cities and for those clients we provide access to established shipping practices as well as impromptu preparation for traveling/carry-on works.
GALLERY TYPE - fooLPRoof is a top contemporary art gallery. our curated space is in the exponentially growing RiNo Art District. We have Member Artists with a roster of rotating professional artists. All our artists are professional artists.
Unlike most commercial galleries - that only invite artists - we allow artists to apply. If their commitment to their practice & body of work is a fit for the gallery they may exhibit approved works in a combination of online, gallery and our upcoming screens We have a rigorous application process for long term gallery relationships vetting artists commitment to their visual practices. Our commission structure is designed to save our clients money and put more dollars into artists pockets. A performance based approach determines success & opportunities. Artists are measured by their interaction with the gallery their co-exhibitors, attending gallery events, visual works, business practices and communication to meet their needs, gallery success & objectives.
The gallery supports diversity. All mediums and all price points can be seen in our retail spaces & gallery for acquisition. The gallery has a large selection of sculpture and fabrication services.
SERVICES: investment quality contemporary fine art and décor objects from top artists and craftspeople. Architect and designer services. Artist membership, artist representation, artist mentoring. Through Laura Phelps Rogers LLC Curation services, residential/commercial design, a broad range of fine art products, art consulting, project management, dimensionally variable works and projects, public art, leasing programs and fabrication.
We pride ourselves in being a commercial gallery that cuts the costs of dealing with a traditional commercial gallery - our exhibition opportunities strive to provide low commission structures - our continual exposure model and feature exhibitions exponentially expand the 1 show per year of co-op galleries and serve as an opportunity to overcome gallery commitments associated with artist run spaces or the time/expenses associated with costs of self representation.
The pandemic led into a short term membership type approach for applying artists. This new model is designed to vet artists and provide artists continual year-round exposure in the physical gallery and visibility outside gallery hours Artists applications are rolling. $60 per month low commission structure and no meetings, minimum 6 month commitment. Community memberships to support the gallery and private events are $60 per year.
CURATION The Gallery Director is committed to contemporary art practices. She has an open mind in her contemporary curatorial approach. Her extensive background in fine art of all periods with her retail visual design background utilizes forward thinking, conceptual and unique installation of works. She applies dimensional and problem solving processes for both the exhibitions and how work can be exhibited in homes and commercial spaces. In addition to straightforward display of 2d and 3d works, she also considers and includes works with social topics, works of conceptual nature as well as installation type works. Active in the fine art sector for over 40 years, provides her access to unique fine art and objects occasionally included as part of the gallery setting.
THE SPACE: the gallery is a meticulously curated space. The exhibition area encompasses the Front and Rear Gallery in the Main Gallery. Further behind the main gallery is the former emerging artist space is an additional exhibition area with area for demos -Events revolve around First Fridays. We continually showcase key works from visual practices of regional, national and international artists - the Main Gallery is an expansive room with high ceilings featuring sculpture, installation and 2-d works. The gallery features all price points and all mediums.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD is worth a visit just to see the plethora of murals, street art, historic warehouse buildings, Curtis Park (Denver’s earliest historic homes) and actions of developers/investors transforming the warehouse district - The change has been exponential w/multiunit commercial/residential projects in the blocks surrounding and to the north of the gallery since covid.
ALSO Many new hotels Catbird Hotel https://www.catbirdhotel.com or the Ramble in the opposite direction, On Brighton - VIB, Source - nearby The Maven and Rally. #Catbird #catbirdhotel has a rooftop space as well as #SorryGorgeous view #Ramble #ramblehotel has a nationally acclaimed bar in its lobby, #VIB has a rooftop restaurant and coffee bar, #Source #sourcehotel, #Maven #mavenhotel #Rally #Rallyhotel sits adjacent to Coors Field #HiltonGardenInn is nestled against a historic firehouse turned restaurant.
RESTAURANTS in the 1-2 blocks immediately surrounding the gallery - #DioMio affordable homemade pasta - @theGreenwhichdenver #NYC in Denver (great pizza) https://www.thegreenwhichdenver.com & a new empanada bar with coffee & cocktails to come. - #MisterOso chef inspired latin - #WalnutRoom best known for pizza - #ImproperCity GenZ light bites - News flash the gallery is expanding into the adjacent cocktail space for a mix of art and bar - The Gallery will feature #Wine - #cocktails
Restaurants a few steps further in #RiNo but only a taste of the plethora of chef inspired eateries and trendy bars including: #Barcelona #GoldPoint #RyeSociety #Himchuli Nepali food, #ShakeShake #HopAlley #Sorry Gorgeous for view
VERY CLOSE TO THE GALLERY #BREWERIES /Craft Bevs: #RiverNorthBrewery #BlackShirt #BlackShirtBrewery #OdellBrewhouse #Bierstadt #BierstadtLagerhouse and #StemCider #ColoradoSake
HISTORY - The adjacent Curtis Park residential neighborhood has examples of some of Denver’s oldest houses. and the Black Western Cowboy Museum. ART - River North Art District started as a place where art is made. NEW -Now the district is frequented by tourists and locals visiting - many from New York City and other major metropolitan cities - who come to wander, eat chef inspired food, visit unique retail shops, take in street & urban art, find new digs or seek out all the co-working and urban experiences our district has to offer. #VISITDENVER https://bawmhc.org #BlackAmericanWestMusuem started by Paul Stewart is a great stop!
With 100s of works on hand we aspire to provide clients access to a wide array of top contemporary artist’s work you will love & investment quality art work at reasonable prices. Currently we have a rack & few small bins up front to peruse. We are not a co-op space but, do allow artists to apply, our application process is rigorous. At fooLPRoof artists can enjoy having work being a part of our in person visual conversations on a year round basis rather than once a year.
Having trouble ordering work online? please email your order to: curator@foolproofcontemporaryart.com to reserve desired selections while the payment processing on the website is under construction (each item needs to be relisted under a different classification due to square-space limitations for pick-up in person purchases.)