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Tour of private art collection of Hugh Grant, Founding Director and Curator, Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art, Denver
$0.00
(recently merged with the Denver Art Museum; who changed name of the Kirkland Museum to The Kirkland ~ Fine & Decorative Arts)
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Join us for a tour by Hugh Grant of his home (former Kirkland Museum before new building built at 1201 Bannock Street by 2018). Nicknamed the Grantsonian, the ground floor displays more than 1,000 artworks of paintings, sculpture, prints, furniture, ceramics, rugs, glass and more. Visitors will additionally tour the lower level of storage with about 3,500 artworks. Grant has built 3 collections: (1) Colorado fine and decorative art; (2) international decorative art (37 countries on the ground floor) and (3) artworks by Vance Kirkland including all 5 major periods, creating 38 series during his career [born 1904, died 1981, age 76]. Artworks range in date from 1855 (Realism) through about 2005 (Postmodern), with no Contemporary Style art. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
RSVP By Friday, October 31, 2025
No cost to attend
Program Limited to 20 Members
Location Address: 1311 Pearl St. Denver, CO 80203
Parking Suggestions: There are 6 parking places in front of the museum off Pearl St. Keith Giglioti will monitor lot during event. Otherwise, street parking is available. If dark when leaving, an individual member can be accompanied to their car by Keith. Car pooling is recommended.
20 available
