Former fortune cookie factory cracks future wide open in Denver’s Baker neighborhood with new business venture

Ethan Carlson Denver 7

DENVER — A new art museum has opened its doors in Denver’s Baker neighborhood, breathing fresh life into a former fortune cookie factory. The aptly named Cookie Factory aims to connect the community with art in an accessible space. Admission is free, making it an inviting addition to Denver’s art scene.

The inaugural exhibition features the work of artist Sam Falls. His show, titled “Nothing Without Nature,” explores humankind’s relationship with the environment. Many of the works on display were created on-site in the Yampa River Valley, allowing nature to interact with the art itself through elements like rain and heat.

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HAVING ONE ARTIST AT A TIME ALLOWS THERE TO BE REALLY AN EXPERIENCE WITH THE ARTIST AND WITH THE SPACE. I WANT COOKIE FACTORY TO BE A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN COME AND CONNECT WITH PEOPLE AND FIND SOME CONTENTMENT AND SOME JOY IN A REALLY CHAOTIC WORLD.

Amanda Precourt