Two people standing with their backs facing the camera, photographing a blue projector on one of their phones.
Two people with their backs towards the camera, looking at a massive, colorful, abstract artwork.
Curved green line on pavement.
Event at the Holiday Theater. There are three speakers sitting in stools on the stage, the only thing lit up in the room.
Bird's eye view of a packed MCA Denver atrium.

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Video captured at night outside MCA Denver building. There is a large heart sculpture that is turning and emitting light.

 

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Graphic featuring white crumpled up paper and text that reads, "How Art is Born"

 

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Video of a pianist playing a piano, blanketed under a red hue

 

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MCA Denver and DeadRoom Comedy presents Colorado Native, a Native comedy show with local and national Indigenous comedians.

 

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In this episode of How Art Is Born, Host R. Alan Brooks is joined by Derrick Hodge, composer, musical director, bandleader, producer, bassist, and advocate.

 

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How Art is Born Season 3 Episode 9 with Derrick Hodge

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In this episode of How Art Is Born, Host R. Alan Brooks is joined by Derrick Hodge, composer, musical director, bandleader, producer, bassist, and advocate. Hodge reflects on his early days as a musician in West Philadelphia, feeding his curiosity and creative drive, his journey of self acceptance, and shares some words of wisdom for all the creators out there.

 

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