About the Museum

Designed specifically to display Clyfford Still’s art, the award-winning Clyfford Still Museum is home to nearly everything he created, approximately 3,125 pieces representing 93% of his lifetime of work. Clyfford Still (1904–1980) was among the first generation of Abstract Expressionist artists and he redefined American painting. The Museum supports new artistic endeavors, inviting visitors to draw strength from Still’s art and life. At the Still, visitors will find a world-class collection gifted to the City and County of Denver, award-winning architecture, cross-disciplinary programs for all ages, and opportunities to explore their own creativity.

Located in the heart of Denver’s vibrant Golden Triangle Creative District, the two-story, 28,500-square-foot building and outdoor forecourt are gathering places for our community. The Still offers nine beautiful galleries of Still’s art, historic photos, objects and letters from the Clyfford Still Archives, interactive features, tranquil outdoor terraces, views into storage and conservation areas, a hands-on art creation studio, shopping, exciting programs and events, and more. Explore more about the Museum’s history, architecture, the collection, exhibitions, and events.

As stewards of a collection that belongs to our community, we create opportunities for visitors to connect in many different ways. You are free to experience and understand the art on your own terms — there are no wrong answers. Exhibitions stimulate curiosity, arouse emotions, and explore multiple perspectives. We invite you to refresh, recharge, and reconnect with joy at the Still.

The Mission

As the steward of Clyfford Still’s art and legacy, the Clyfford Still Museum’s mission is to:

• Preserve, exhibit, study, and foster engagement with its unique collections;
• Generate outstanding exhibitions, scholarly research, educational and other cross-disciplinary programs that broaden the definition of a “single-artist” museum; and
• Be a gathering place for the exploration of innovation and individual artistic endeavor.

Vincent Abrue
Denver Market President, InBank

Sandra L. Still Campbell
Daughter of Clyfford Still

Susannah C. Drake, FASLA, FAIA, President
Principal, Sasaki

Channing Evans
Senior External Affairs Advisor, Oxy

Curt R. Freed, M.D.
Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; nephew of Patricia Still

Andrew Freyer
Shareholder, Intellectual Property Group at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

Shanna Hennig
Senior Director, Winston Art Group

Chris Hinds
City Council Representative, Denver City Council District 10

David Holland
Deputy Director, Creative West

Gretchen Hollrah
Executive Director, Denver Arts & Venues

Julie Kent
Attorney, Holland & Hart LLP

Nick Koncilja
Managing Partner, River Rise Capital

Robert McDaniel
Founder and CEO, Metrix Companies

Nancy Reynolds, Vice President & Secretary
Managing Associate General Counsel, ESG and Chief Ethics Officer, Western Union

Maruca Salazar
Community Leader

Gabrielle Schuller
Senior Architect, City and County of Denver

Christopher Smith, Treasurer
Portfolio Manager, Antero Peak and Antero Peak Hedge Strategies