In response to COVID-19, Denver Arts and Venues announced the launch of three new virtual experiences Tuesday.

The agency will also be extending the dates of the McNichols Civic Center Building summer exhibitions “Queer City of the Plains” and “Lavender Mist.”

The virtual experiences — “Listen,” “Women of Color on the Frontlines” and “Kintsugi: The Art of Healing, Finding Beauty in Repair” — were partnerships planned prior to the pandemic adjusted for a digital landscape. 

“Once the pandemic hit, we had to think creatively about how we could reach our audience,” said Shanna Shelby, program administrator for Denver Arts & Venues Cultural Partner Program. “We had to be creative in building additional website material, virtual tours, online discussions and digital workshops.”

“Listen” is an audio experience in which men who spent more than 20 years in prison tell their stories.

“Women of Color on the Front Lines” showcases portraits based on photos submitted by women in health care wearing personal protective equipment.

“Kintsugi” is a collaboration with the Japanese Arts Network that includes online artist workshops, a wellness market and a virtual Kintsugi quilt made from social media posts.

“We wanted a way to support our communities given the current tumultuous environment we are living in,” said Courtney Ozaki, creative producer and performing arts manager at Japanese Arts Network.

“We are excited to share this Japanese philosophy with the Denver community, recognizing the ever-present need for collective healing, especially during this time of uncertainty.”

The new virtual experiences are available at McNicholsBuilding.com and ArtsandVenues.com.

“Lavender Mist” and “Queer City of the Plains” will remain open through Sept. 30 and Oct. 11, with additional digital experiences available at McNicholsBuilding.com.

In-person reservations can be made online.