Things Get Chilly with the ‘Colorado Snow & Ice’ Exhibit at Denver International Airport

DENVER – Nov. 7, 2017 – Denver International Airport’s (DEN) travelers will experience the art and science of Colorado’s cold stuff in the latest exhibit called “Colorado Snow & Ice.” The exhibit provides insight into the different aspects of Colorado winters including recreational activities, research and technology that helps keep the high country safe and even artwork that showcases the beauty of Colorado. The exhibit is located in Ansbacher Hall in the Jeppesen Terminal, Level 6 North before A Bridge Security through early January 2018.

“Colorado Snow & Ice” creates a visual and interactive experience with starry nighttime photographs, origami snowflakes, hand-painted original artworks used for ski maps and whimsical interpretations of some of Colorado’s favorite peaks. There is also a video from helicopters capturing isolated avalanches, replicas of research snow pits and a handful of scientific gadgets that help to educate about the range of studies about snow. Adding to the fun are vintage and modern day recreational equipment such as sleds, lift tickets, ice skates and skis. There are also origami art projects for travelers to make their own creations.

Participating exhibitors:

Colorado Avalanche Information Center; Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies; National Snow and Ice Data Center; Epic Origami; Colorado Snowsports Museum & Hall of Fame; James (Jim) Niehues, ski map artist; Tracy Felix, painter; Mike Berenson, photographer.

See photos of the “Colorado Snow & Ice” exhibition at DEN here.

About DEN’s Art and Culture Program

DEN’s Art and Culture Program administers the City and County of Denver’s “one percent for art” ordinance which enhances public places and features nearly 40 site-specific works including sculptures, murals and other installations. The pieces are displayed in outdoor landscapes, inside Jeppesen Terminal and on airport concourses, as well as in the train tunnels and on the train itself. In addition to its permanent art collection, DEN curates temporary exhibitions, collaborating with museums, cultural institutions and arts organizations to present the highest quality two- and threedimensional work. For more information, visit www.flydenver.com/art.

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