DAVA Film Screening
Join us for DAVA’s Film Premiere on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Aurora Fox Theatre! This special evening will showcase 17 short films created by DAVA’s middle and high school students in the Job Training in the Arts and Technology program.
Through mentorship from professionals at the Community College of Aurora’s Cinematic Arts Department, the Askkanwii Filmmaking Hub Incubator, and dedicated volunteers, students explored every aspect of filmmaking—from writing and directing to editing and sound design. Their films range from creative, funny, and heartwarming stories to thrilling, mysterious, and experimental works that highlight their imagination and growth.
This free community event celebrates the next generation of storytellers who are building artistic, professional, and life skills that will carry them far into the future. Doors open at 6 PM; films begin promptly at 7 PM.
Our Programs
Fall Classes begin August 18th, 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
Nourish
Reconnecting to Our Roots Through Art and Gardening
Artworks by DAVA Youth
Guest artists: Greg Nelson and Sarah Wallace Scott
Opening Reception: Friday September 5th, 4 – 9 pm
Exhibition open through November 14th, 2025
Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday: 10 am – 5 pm or by appointment
Cover: Ceramic Ollas by DAVA students with ingredients from the DAVA garden.
Outreach
We are Stronger Together!
DAVA’s Outreach program infuses our community with arts and culture through intentional partnerships and activities at local schools, cultural events, and art markets. 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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