Denver Art Museum

“The denver art museum has approximately 29,000 members who approve the directors nominated by the board of trustees at the annual general membership meeting.”

“Denver art museum members approve the slate of directors as nominated by the board of trustees.”

“The irs form 990 is completed annually and a copy is provided to the museum's board secretary for review. The chief financial officer (cfo) provides the form 990 to the museum board's finance/audit committee chair for review. The museum's cfo discusses any questions or concerns with the secretary and the finance/audit committee chair and necessary changes are updated on the form 990. Once the cfo is in agreement with the secretary and the finance/audit committee chair regarding the finished form 990, it is signed and dated by the director and submitted to the irs by the filing deadline. A copy is made available to all museum board trustees prior to filing with the irs.”

“The museum's conflict of interest policy is designed to protect the museum by defining what is a conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest and providing procedures to identify and address conflicts of interest and potential conflicts of interest. Museum trustees, members of committees with delegated powers from the board of trustees, officers (chairman, vice chairman, secretary, treasurer), and specific employees including the museum director, executive assistant to director, deputy directors, chief curator, curator, assistant or associate curator, department director, or department associate director (all "interested persons") are all covered under the policy. On an annual basis, each interested person must complete a "disclosure and compliance" form. This form requests information concerning all actual or potential conflicts of interest involving interested persons, their immediate family members and certain entities in which they or their immediate family members have an interest. As new trustees join the board, new committee members are appointed, new officers are elected, or new employees who are covered under the policy are appointed (if those individuals are not already interested persons by reason of holding another of these positions) such individuals are also required to complete the "disclosure and compliance" form. In case of an actual or potential conflict of interest, the museum uses a process at the executive committee level to investigate actual or potential conflicts of interest. Following disclosure of an actual or potential conflict, the person or persons involved with the conflict are not permitted to participate in any discussions relevant to determining if a conflict of interest exists. They may, however, be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting of the executive committee at which a conflict is being reviewed and may make a presentation to the executive committee to disclose the conflict and answer questions relevant thereto, but must leave the meeting during the discussion of and vote on whether the transaction or arrangement at issue resulted in a conflict of interest. If a conflict does exist, the policy dictates ensuing steps, including investigating alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement and appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. The museum maintains records concerning investigations of actual and potential conflicts of interest.”

“The museum's procedures for determining executive compensation include reviewing comparability data, monitoring the competitive market place, and approval by the executive committee of the board of trustees.”

“Determining the compensation for the museum's other officers and employees follows the museum's compensation policies and practices. This includes reviewing comparability data, considering the competitive market place, and the review and approval by the museum's executive management.”

“The museum makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon reasonable request.”

“Exhibitions and collections: each year, the denver art museum (dam) presents exhibitions that provide a variety of experiences with art, regularly attracting 600,000 to 800,000 visitors annually. The museum's approach to exhibitions celebrates the creativity of individual artists who have made an extraordinary impact, and ignites creativity through programs that provide engaging and interactive art experiences. Among the highlights in 2022: -whistler to cassatt, american painters in france, on view from november 14, 2021 through march 13, 2022, featured more than 100 paintings made between 1855 and 1913 in the first comprehensive examination of france's stylistic impact on american painting of the period. From academic training in paris to exploration of the countryside landscape, whistler to cassatt revealed both the visual and conceptual influences of france on american painters in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. -traitor, survivor, icon: the legacy of la malinche examined the historical and cultural legacy of la malinche. Both reviled as a traitor and hailed as the mother of mexico, malinche is an enigmatic figure whose legacy has been the subject of controversy and adulation from the 1500s through the present day. On view from february 6, 2022 through may 8, 2022. -suited: empowered feminine fashion, on view from october 24, 2021 through march 6, 2022, explored the evolution of the tailored suit for the female form over the course of the 20th century and beyond. Suited features 85 looks from 1900 through the present day, with pieces drawn from the museum's holdings-including from a major donation by susan gutfreund-as well as loans from history colorado center and private collectors including joy dinsdale. Mining more than 100 years of fashion history, this exhibition traced the ways in which high fashion developed alongside the changing role of women in society and the growing feminist movement, and how styles evolved to incorporate menswear-inspired silhouettes and functional pieces conducive to complex lifestyles. -revisin: art in the americas, october 24, 2021 through july 17, 2022, was one of the first exhibitions to open in the renovated martin building. A strong selection of nearly 180 objects from the museum's ancient american and latin american art collections, hailed as one of the best in the country, told a visually compelling narrative about the formation of the americas from 100 b.c. To today. Other exhibitions offered in 2022 include: -modern women/modern vision: works from the bank of america collection -age of armor: treasures from the higgins collection at the worcester art museum -carla fernndez casa de moda -georgia o'keeffe, photographer”

“Learning and engagement programs: the denver art museum (dam) believes that art can make a difference in people's lives by celebrating and stimulating creativity and inspiring greater understanding of and connection with the world. To fulfill this vision, the dam's department of learning and engagement strives to make art relevant and enjoyable to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. The department of learning and engagement has taken a leading role both nationally and internationally in three areas: 1) research about what visitors need to make a museum visit meaningful; 2) creation of rich and innovative learning resources in collection installations, temporary exhibitions, and in-community programs; and 3) interactive learning for young people in both school and family groups. The department hosts national and international museum colleagues, actively presents at national conferences, and openly shares findings and best practices with the museum field. (reports are on the dam website under 'research & reports.') programs include: -in-gallery installations: the museum's in-gallery interpretive installations provide visitors with a variety of ways to explore temporary exhibitions and permanent collections on their own. Audio tours for adults and children, interactive gallery activities, bilingual wall text, discovery libraries, family guides, and more deepen visitors' experiences with art. -family programs: the dam is committed to being a truly family-friendly institution, offering free general admission to all youth ages 18 and under through the free for kids program. To make the museum engaging for kids and their grown-ups, the dam takes a two-pronged approach: 1) offering programs and activities at "peak family times" (weekends, school breaks, and summer) and 2) integrating family materials into installations, exhibitions, and public spaces so there's always a way for families to connect with art. Family activities are included with the cost of general admission. Family central, discovery libraries, gallery games, and dedicated family spaces inspired by special exhibitions and permanent collections that feature hands-on activities are always available. Foxy and shmoxy art detectives targets toddlers, helping grown-ups explore the museum with young children through storytelling, theater, and artmaking opportunities. In addition, the studio is a dedicated workshop for hands-on projects and artist demonstrations inspired by exhibition themes. -lifelong learning and accessibility: the dam offers a wide range of opportunities for adults to discover, explore, and make personal connections to collections and exhibitions. Programs range from tours, studio classes, and art history courses to insider moments with curators and working artists in the galleries. Drop-in drawing, drop-in writing, and mindful looking provide unique ways for visitors to slow down, engage with art on view, and explore their creativity. The dam offers creative aging programs to support older adults at the dam and in-community, including create caf, sensory garden installations, art at hand, and more. Intentionally designed access programs offer visitors with different abilities opportunities to have a rich, engaging experience at the museum. Sensory friendly experiences offered quarterly provide adults and families with a quiet, less sensory stimulating environment during their visit, and art & about is a monthly tour program designed for individuals with early alzheimer's and their care partners. Tactile tours and verbal description tours (available on request) support visitors who are blind or have low vision. -school and teacher programs: the hallmark of dam's school tour program is its interactive touring approach. The introductory all-museum tours, perception games and imagination games, have been featured at several national conferences, as have the touchable materials and activities developed for culture and architecture-based tours. Creati”

“Other program services included in this caption are the activities associated with the gift shop, restaurant, and other facilities designed to enhance the visitor's overall museum experience.”