Nicole Korbe
Kelly Austin-Rolo
Mary Lynn Baird
Hugh Daly
Craig Demmon
Melody Epperson
Tiffani Erdmanczyk
Victoria Eubanks
James Garnett
Steve Girard
Krista Lavonas
Julia Martin
Michele Messenger
Shara Oliman
Bev Ruiz
Jerry Severns
Will Thompson
Carol Till
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Elizabeth Berken @esberken
APRIL 5th
Faced with a rent increase at the previous location in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe, NKollectiv Galley relocated in January 2025 to a much larger space within a new art hub, EASEL, in Downtown Englewood. EASEL, which stands for Englewood Art Studios, Events and Lessons, is a light-filled second-floor space that encompasses five permanent working-artist studios, one short-term studio and/or exhibition space, and a large event space that can be used by art instructors, yoga teach-
ers, and others seeking a venue for events. “Given the small size of the Santa Fe District location, paying higher rent wasn’t sustainable,” owner Nicole Korbe explained. “Moving into a much larger space of more than 4,000 square feet allowed us to offer additional services that benefit the gallery, local artists, and the larger Englewood community.” Additionally, a large kitchen and outdoor deck make it ideal for hosting events. “The flexible use of the larger space will help cover overhead costs
and enable NKollectiv to grow alongside a larger art-centric endeavor,” Korbe said.
NKollectiv continues to be a curated gallery for a growing group of local artists to display and sell their work, giving them opportunities to interact with collectors and grow their practice. The current gallery roster includes 18 Colorado artists displaying a curated mix of two- and three-dimensional work that leans contemporary, including a variety of paintings, fine-art prints, functional and sculptural ceramics, steel and wood sculptures and décor, and metal-smithed jewelry. Select items are available for purchase online at NKollectiv.com along with more information about specific artists and events. Opening receptions will continue to be held on first Saturdays of the month from 2-6pm. Opening on April 3, NKollectiv will feature work
from member artist Shara Oliman. Based in the Denver metropolitan area, Oliman is a mixed-media collage artist whose work intricately combines beauty, precision, and a sense of wonder. Using salvaged paper, she painstakingly selects materials based on their color, weight, and pattern. Her process involves tearing and cutting hundreds to thousands of small paper pieces to craft painterly collages that are as immersive as they are evocative. Her current artistic focus is on the qualities of landscapes of the Western region, relying on her unique interpretations of nature’s colors, movement, and compositions. Guided by her intuitive, spiritual growth journey, Oliman creates pieces that invite introspection and evoke deep emotion, all while bringing perspective to the bond between humans and the environment.
In addition, from April 3–17, EASEL will also host ten artists from the Cherry Creek Art Gallery (CCAG) for their “Spring Impressions” exhibition. Joint NKollectiv and CCAG receptions will be held on April 5, from 2-6 p.m. and on April 12 from 4-8 p.m. The larger Englewood Community has an ever-expanding community of creatives and NKollectiv and EASEL are an integral part of a collaborative movement to draw attention to this energy with Second Saturday events. The EASEL website
(easel-co.com) contains a landing page with the list of participating creative and small businesses in the area.
EASEL and NKollectiv are on 3485 S. Broadway, located upstairs above Mutiny Comics and Coffee and Fellow Traveler Restaurant. Follow the gallery on Instagram and Facebook @nkollectiv. Follow EASEL: @easelcoartspace.
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