FOUNDERS PARTY is a straight-up art party, timed to coincide with The Underground Music Showcase (a.k.a. “Denver’s SXSW”) and DJ’d by some of our favorite friends and collaborators from the local art, music and media communities—including Alisha Sweeney (Indie 102.3), John Wenzel (The Denver Post), Carlee Henderson (Flora Fauna) and others. FOUNDERS PARTY celebrates the DIY beginnings of Denver music festival The UMS, which was co-founded by Biome Co-Founder Ricardo Baca and Colorado arts journalist John Moore—and it will take over Grasslands (100 N. Santa Fe Drive, Denver) during The UMS from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday July 29.
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How to RSVP:
No RSVPs needed, and please bring your friends!
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At Grasslands, 100 N. Santa Fe Drive, Denver

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After a brief viewing and discussion of her dance-video work in Biome's inaugural exhibition, Elle Hong will lead participants through simple, improvisational movement exercises which will prepare folks to create their own improvised dance films. Participants will be able to dance throughout Grasslands accompanied by a host of greenscreen materials. Videos created from this workshop will be collected and edited to form a new memory forged through this unique experience. No prior movement experience necessary! Come with a camera or phone with video-recording capabilities, and clothing/shoes that are comfortable for movement.
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How to RSVP:
Email your name (and current favorite song) to biomebiennial@gmail.com. All approved RSVPs will be confirmed via email. Capacity is limited, so please make good on your RSVP—or let us know at least 48 hours in advance if you can’t make it, so we can fill your seat.
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At Grasslands, 100 N. Santa Fe Drive, Denver

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Join us for an evening of eco-friendly upcycling! After a brief talk about / viewing of her three denim works in Biome’s inaugural exhibition designer and textile artist @rebellelionco will share her favorite DIY techniques- like stamping, shredding, and embroidery. Using recycled materials, attendees will create a series of patches to adorn a blank tote bag resulting in a one-of-a-kind creation. While this workshop is guided, the true nature of DIY is experimentation, so don't be afraid to let your imagination loose!

How to RSVP:
Email your name (and current favorite song) to biomebiennial@gmail.com. All approved RSVPs will be confirmed via email. Capacity is limited, so please make good on your RSVP—or let us know at least 48 hours in advance if you can’t make it, so we can fill your seat.Small pink type beneath that: At Grasslands, 100 N. Santa Fe Drive in Denver
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At Grasslands, 100 N. Santa Fe Drive, Denver

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After a brief talk about / viewing of his two collage works in Biome’s inaugural exhibition, Biome Cohort Member Artist Mario Zoots will provide each attendee with a curated collage kit and access to a variety of collage tools and materials he uses in the creation of his own art. Zoots will work with attendees as they create a number of collages in different styles.

How to RSVP:
Email your name (and current favorite song) to biomebiennial@gmail.com. All approved RSVPs will be confirmed via email. Capacity is limited to 15 attendees, so please make good on your RSVP—or let us know at least 48 hours in advance if you can’t make it, so we can fill your seat.
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At Grasslands, 100 N. Santa Fe Drive, Denver

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We will welcome the Denver band Heated Bones and debut street photographer Julian Wakefield’s installation, “When We Were Young” during the second annual Founders Party, a rock show fêting the co-founders of theUnderground Music Showcase (UMS).
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At Grasslands, 100 N. Santa Fe Drive, Denver

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