Our Programs
Summer Classes begin Monday, June 2nd – August 1st, 2025
Please visit our calendar to learn more.
DAVA’s community art center is an island of creativity in Aurora, Colorado. Every student that walks through our doors experiences the transformative power of high quality out-of-school programs that develop art, social, and life skills. Free year-round programming engages kids from pre-school through high school.
Family Arts
It’s not too early to tap into your child’s creative potential!
For kids ages 3-5 and their parent/guardian
Wednesdays and Fridays:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Open Studio
What can you imagine? Come create it with us!
For youth ages 6 -14
Monday through Friday:
2:30 - 5:00pm
(Summer hours 1:00 - 4:00pm)
Job Training in Arts and Technology
Get ready for the real world and have some fun!
For middle school youth ages 11-14
Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday: 4:00 - 6:00pm
(Summer hours 1:00 - 4:00pm)
Creative Action by Teens
Express yourself and make a difference!
For high school students
Tuesday through Friday: hours will vary
Students choose two class days per week
(Summer hours 1:00 - 4:00pm)
- Ana, Age 13I like learning things I have never heard about. The guest artists and speakers that come to DAVA make us think of our future and how to be creative in any job we have. We talk about being responsible and never giving up.
Gallery
Come visit us in the heart of the diverse and vibrant Aurora Cultural Arts District. DAVA’s Gallery welcomes the entire community into events that showcase the work of our student artists alongside professional artists from the metro area. All DAVA events are family-friendly and free.
EVENTS
Home
May 2nd through August 18th, 2025
An art exhibition by local youth & Guest Artists Samira Hemmat, Amanda Graves Greer, Bill McDonald, and Belén Quintana Torres
In the lobby: Selected drawings by youth living in Aurora Housing Authority
Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday: 10 am-5 pm or by appt.
And first Fridays June 6th and August 1st: 6 to 9 pm
Outreach
Traveling Art School
DAVA’s Traveling Art School brings high quality arts experiences to local schools and community organizations. We custom design classes and provide art supplies and professionally trained art educators for a reasonable cost. Our team of instructors is ready to work with all ages, from pre-school through seniors. Give us a call to learn more!
Success Stories
Hannah, age 16, Junior Staff
Hannah B. (age 16) started at DAVA in 2015, and is the oldest child in a refugee family from Eretria. She joined DAVA’s Computer Art Lab because she was fascinated with learning new technology. She quickly mastered programs at DAVA and became an outgoing team leader and peer mentor in our Job Training program. Read More
Boris, age 18, DAVA Graduate
Boris’ involvement with DAVA programs began in 5th grade. Boris was part of our Open Studio and learned the “basics”- drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture. Read More
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