From art gallerist to one of the most iconic fashion couturiers, Christian Dior has made his way from Paris to Denver. Dior: From Paris to the World is now on display at the Denver Art Museum until March 17, 2019. The stunning exhibit looks at Dior’s legacy and global influence in fashion and culture over the past 70 years. The… [Click to read more]
100 Years of Mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters
This year is the hundredth anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado mentoring programs. Since 1918, BBBS of Colorado has offered programs that match adults (Bigs) and youth (Littles) for mentoring relationships. The organization provides programs that are community-based, sports-centric, and/or academics-focused. Bigs and Littles foster connections through meetings and participating in events and activities together. With these programs,… [Click to read more]
Denver muralist creates work with budding artists
Denver muralist Jaime Molina is sharing his passion and his paint brush with a few local young artists. Over the past couple months, Molina held a series of workshops for local youth from Denver Public Library’s Montbello Branch ideaLab and the William E. Cope and Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Clubs. When visitors explore Molina’s “Past the Tangled Present” installation on view at the Denver Art… [Click to read more]
Students react to Free for Kids
More than 200,000 children and youth visited the Denver Art Museum in 2017. Thanks to Scott Reiman and the Reiman Foundation as well as Bellco Credit Union, the Free for Kids program allows all Colorado youth access to the world of art. With the North Building under renovation, the museum is open every day of the week now and large numbers of school groups and… [Click to read more]
Reiman Foundation donates to Discovery World expansion project
An $18 million expansion project at Discovery World broke ground last week in downtown Milwaukee. The science and technology center’s 20,000 square foot expansion project is funded entirely by private donations with the largest donation from the Reiman Foundation. The project is expected to take one year to complete. The expansion includes a new pavilion that will be used year-round for… [Click to read more]
Reiman Foundation honors student-athletes and their success on and off the field
On Friday, May 12, The John Lynch Foundation held its 19th Annual Salute the Stars awards luncheon at Sports Authority Field. Sponsored by the Reiman Foundation in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, the event recognizes student-athletes, including those with special needs, from around the state who shine in academics, athletics and community involvement. This year, the event awarded… [Click to read more]
Schoolrunner offers teachers more time in the classroom
More one-on-one classroom time with teachers equates to improved student success. And with so much information to track with each student, Schoolrunner provides teachers with a tool that keeps it all in one place, allowing them to do what they do best – teach students. The Denver-based platform is an all-in-one student data system that helps schools track grades, academic… [Click to read more]
Salute the Stars shares stories of inspiration
The 18th Annual Salute the Stars luncheon on May 6, 2016 at Sports Authority Field was a celebration filled with inspiration from some young athletes to another. Four-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin spoke at this year’s event at Sports Authority Field. She told students she was proud of them and to be the best that they can be. She shared memories of victory and defeat, and encouraged students to work hard… [Click to read more]
Reiman Foundation Sponsors Salute the Stars
The 2016 Salute the Stars awards luncheon, presented by the John Lynch Foundation along with the Reiman Foundation and FourPoint Energy, will be held on Friday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sports Authority Field. The annual event honors student-athletes, including those with special needs from around the state. Several students being recognized excel in academics, athletics, community… [Click to read more]
Scott Reiman makes art accessible to kids
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Denver Art Museum Director Christoph Heinrich announced the Free for Kids program at the Denver Art Museum on March 25, 2015. The program provides free general admission to visitors ages 18 and younger, making the world of art accessible for all kids from all backgrounds. The Free for Kids program is funded by two donations:… [Click to read more]