Shwayder Art Building (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
University of Denver. 2121 East Asbury Avenue, Denver, Colordao 80208. Date built: October 26, 1978. Gross square feet: 46,456. The Shwayder Art Building opened in 1978 and dedicated on May 15, 1979. It is named for the Jesse and Nellie Shwayder Foundation, which donated $1.7 million in stock toward the building project.
The Shwayder Art Building contains the Victoria H. Myhren Gallery, the principal exhibition venue of the School of Art and Art History.
Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 181); University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Groundbreaking invitation. [U123.01.0008.0024].Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Interior, 1979 February 5
Photograph of negatives depicting interior views of the gallery in the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building Denver, Colorado. Artwork is on pedestals and hanging on the walls.
University of Denver Shwayder Art Building, Interior, 1978 December 18
Photograph of negatives depicting interior views of the University of Denver's Shwayder Art Building Denver, Colorado on Art School moving day. Images of studios and students moving shelves and paintings are included.