Downtown Aurora Visual Arts
Non-profit OrganizationsColorado, United States11-50 Employees
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) is a non-profit community art center based in Aurora, Colorado, serving youth ages 3 to 18 through free after-school and summer programs. For nearly three decades, the organization has functioned as an anchor for northwest Aurora, offering an inclusive space where children can develop art, social, and life skills across activities such as painting, ceramics, graphic design, and filmmaking. DAVA operates within the non-profit sector, emphasizing accessibility by providing all classes at no cost and welcoming participants from diverse backgrounds and abilities. The organization serves a local youth audience and centers on creating safe environments that foster imagination and practical expression for young artists. As a community-oriented program, DAVA contributes to the cultural and educational landscape of its city region, continuing its mission through ongoing youth engagement and creative activities.