Sleek silhouettes and standout stone combine to elevate an Italian Renaissance home into a modern heirloom. Jessica Cherner Published: Mar 5, 2026 hen enlisting a full-service design firm, the general consensus is “get someone who can do it all,”—advice a pair of art-collecting husbands in Denver took to heart. First, they hired Studio D Design ’s Danielle Wallinger to work her magic on their midcentury-inspired new construction showpiece. Once they were ready to move, they t

December 7th - January 11th, 2024, Nuart Gallery, Santa Monica, CA https://www.artsy.net/show/nuart-gallery-emmett-culligan-form-and-flux

Completed in 2024, BMoCA partnered with BMC Investments to bring an eclectic collection of artwork to the newest Marriott Moxy Hotel in Boulder, Colorado. Inspired by the legacy of its neighborhood, University Hill, the artwork at The Moxy celebrates the spirit of the area with Fox and Boulder Theater posters, climbing backpacks, and abstracted landscapes. The project features 7 commissioned artworks and 7 purchased artworks from 12 local artists, including: Airworks Studio,

Stay Overnight at the buzzy new Moxy Boulder, which opened th is summer in the University Hill area by the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Design firm AvroKO took charge of the 189-room hotel’s interiors, drawing inspiration from rock formations, including the iconic Flatirons, while emphasizing a stylish collegiate vibe. Natural textures meet Colorado buff sandstone in the common areas, a sculpture by Berthoud-based artist Emmett Culligan graces the entry, and vint

August 5-12, 2022 "Nüart Gallery presents “Out of Fire," a group exhibition featuring new work by Emmett Culligan, William T. Carson, and Emilio Lobato. The show features work of powerful materiality in which the artists use steel, coal, and rubber to create pieces of unconventional and singular artistry. Whether in Emmett Culligan’s sculptures made of inflated stainless steel, or William T. Carson’s wall pieces built primarily of coal, or Emilio Lobato’s 2-D sculptural piec

www.nuartgallery.com Emmett Culligan discovered his creativity early in life before studying painting in NYC at the Art Students League and later received his BFA in sculpture from the University of Colorado at Denver. His art ranges in scale from large monumental public art to small wall hung works and can be found in collections and municipalities both nationally and internationally. His artistic concerns lie foremost within the manipulation of material and often referenc

By CHRISTINE DEORIO , March 11, 2022 It would be easy, says art adviser Ann Benson Reidy , to merely place pretty pictures in her clients’ homes and offices, but this industry veteran is after something more: “If I can make people weak in the knees and educate them about different genres of art—and help them move away from what their parents had to realize their own vision—well, that’s just awesome,” she says. Whether she’s hunting for early-edition photographs for private c

"Every three years, all 10,000 square feet of the Arvada Center Galleries is filled with a celebratory survey of the incredible diversity, quality, and depth of work from Colorado Artists. After its start in 2013 and iterations in 2016 and 2019, Art of the State 2022 continues the legacy as a juried exhibition showing off the powerful scope of contemporary art from across the state. This open call open to all Colorado artists garnered 2,067 submissions by 734 artists. The ju

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities and Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art are proud to partner to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the 2009 book Colorado Abstract: Paintings and Sculpture, by Michael Paglia and Mary Voelz Chandler, with a foreword by Hugh Grant. This landmark publication highlighted the history and continuing tradition of abstraction by artists in the state. The Arvada Center, in their Main Gallery, will exhibit a contemporary survey of w

"Artist Emmett Culligan has earned a name for himself as one of Colorado’s leading contemporary sculptors. When one looks at the body of his work, this comes as no surprise. Perhaps what is more unusual is that he is not only an artist. he is a craftsman and businessman as well. Many of today’s sculptors—perhaps most—are primarily conceptual artists. They conceive of their idea, the design and materials, and then turn the concept over to an artisan who will actually fabricate

"Review: Parallel Lines at Havu Gallery Is an Unseasonably Hot Show TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2016 AT 10:09 A.M. BY MICHAEL PAGLI A The Metiers on the walls wrap around works by Culligan, a noted Denver sculptor. I first saw his work in the back room at Pirate in the 1990s. At the time, Culligan was still a young, emerging artist, but it was already obvious that he would rise to the top of the heap — and he has, with a number of major commissions for public art now under his belt

November 8, 2015 by admin By Basha Cohen BashaC@NorthDenverTribune.com The West Colfax BID’s Art in Transit project was recently awarded the Governor’s Award for Best Use of Public Space in Durango, Colorado. The project includes artist-design bus shelters by Emmett Culligan , whose colored glasses glow brightly in the sun and complement color coordinated bus shelters, as well the custom way-finding signs by Hyperform Design Co-op. Dan Shah, Director of the BID notes, “Thro

" The best in architecture and exterior design throughout the mile-high city. And the winners are... By CHL Staff WINNER IN THE 'BUILDING WELL, LIVING WELL' CATEGORY Using intentional design, these projects promote community health through active living, access to healthy food and transit, or walkability. They take a holistic approach to the question of where we live, work and play in order to connect it to how we live, work and play, and how we can do it better... Winner: AR

New sculpture installed on University "When people visit the new Goodwill Easter Seals store at 1239 University Ave., they will experience more than just a new place to shop and donate goods and clothing. They will be greeted by new public art, a gift to the community that reflects the positive energy of the project and the neighborhood..."

Check out the installation of 7 new public art bus shelters entitled "Prismatic" featuring Emmett's trademark inflated stainless steel and colored glass. All 7 bus shelters are located on West Colfax Avenue.

Happen to notice West Colfax looking more colorful lately? The West Colfax Business Improvement District recently finished installing new bus shelters and signs. The new shelters are colored in rainbow order and were donated by the Regional Transportation District. Professional artist Emmett Culligan did the artwork. There are seven shelters along the corridor, which spans from Federal to Sheridan Boulevard. Continue reading here.

Check out Emmett's process and installation for Unbound: Sculpture in the field.

Michael Paglia 's review of the Unbound: Sculpture in the Field. "The Arvada Center is hosting four strong exhibits right now, all part of the Unbound series. But I will focus on just one here: Unbound: Sculpture in the Field . (I'll discuss the others later this summer.) The show is highly visible -- you can even catch a glimpse from the car -- and it represents a genuine expansion of the center's available art space. The facility sits on a very large site, something that a

Installation of Unbound: Sculpture In the Field begins. Emmett will have two sculptures at this outdoor exhibition. "The Arvada Center Gallery staff has been hard at work preparing for this summer’s outdoor exhibition Unbound: Sculpture in the Field in partnership with the Museum of Outdoor Arts ."