Recharge Room

May 18 - 21, 2023 | Understudy, Denver, CO

Silhouette of figure with hair in bun seated in front of a nature scene featuring dessert fauna with an abstract white sculptural shape in center; coloring of scene is over saturated with slight pink tint.

Still from Intake by Sam Grabowska. Image courtesy of the artist.

Arts Equity Group, art gurl, and Rest Energy are partnering to create Recharge Room, a community and self-care pop-up that will run during the same time period as the American Alliance of Museums’ 2023 Annual Meeting at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

Hosted at Understudy, located inside the Convention Center, Recharge Room offers opportunities for the more than 5,000 arts and culture workers convening from around the country to connect with each other and the wider Denver arts community. Our slate of programs will prioritize connection, care, and creativity. Offerings include art-making, intention-setting, movement workshops, puppy therapy, and interactive participation with an installation by Denver-based artist Sam Grabowska.

Recharge Room fosters genuine connections and cultivates an ethos of care within arts and culture.

Recharge Room runs from Thursday, May 18 through Sunday, May 21, and is free and open to all.

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Schedule of Events

Photo of artmaking scene featuring watercolor palette, brushes, and a colorful abstract watercolor design

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Welcome Reception Thursday, May 18 | 5- 8 pm

An evening reception to celebrate one another and foster authentic connection. Activities include community-building prompts, immersive art experiences, a beading station, and more. The first 20 attendees will receive a self-care swag bag. Food and drink will be served.

Intention Setting Workshop Friday, May 19 | 12- 12:30 pm

Arts Equity Group will facilitate a morning intention-setting workshop for conference attendees and Denver-based arts and culture lovers alike.

Somatic Movement Session Saturday, May 20 | 12:15 - 1:30 pm

Through mindful movement, breath work, and self-exploration, somatic movement focuses on deepening awareness of the body, the mind-body connection, and exploring new ways of moving and being in the world. The session may incorporate elements of mindfulness and meditation to help you connect more fully with the body and cultivate a sense of inner peace and relaxation.

Watercolor workshop. Image courtesy of art gurl.

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Recharge Room Open Hours Friday, May 19 - Sunday, May 21 | noon - 6 pm

Drop in during our open hours to explore self-guided art-making activities rooted in therapeutic art techniques that encourage reflection, conversation, and playful discovery. Take some time for sensory rest . Recharge Room will provide space to rest and relax with touch, smell, sound, and movement sensations. The space includes weighted blankets, comfortable seating, aromatherapy, and visibility to Sam Grabowska’s Intake, an interactive installation on view at the gallery.