Entry No. 100 — the Denver file — filed under: diy-venue

Squirm Gallery

This small brick warehouse on Brighton was Rhinoceropolis — one of the most mythologized DIY spaces Denver ever had — and a crew of artists reopened it as Squirm, an unmarked gallery that doubles as a punk/hardcore/experimental show space. There's no marquee and no advertising; you find out about a show because someone told you. In the back they built out screen and riso printers, a kiln, a darkroom, and a metalsmithing setup, so the art on the walls is often made on-site.

The move: Catch an opening or an experimental/noise show in a room that's both art gallery and former-legend punk warehouse, then wander the back studios — it's the rare RiNo spot that has nothing to do with breweries and everything to do with what the neighborhood was before the breweries.

📍 Before you go It sits on the industrial stretch of Brighton Blvd in RiNo, and because the door is unmarked, the practical move is to confirm exactly which entrance before you head over rather than circling the block. There are no fixed gallery hours — it runs on openings and shows, so go when one is actually posted (@squirmgallery or Do303), most often evenings and weekends. Events are all-ages and typically run on a suggested donation at the door, so carry a little cash. Street parking along Brighton is usually easy. You are steps from RiNo breweries, galleries, and restaurants if you want a before-or-after stop.

• 📍 RiNo (River North)
• 💸 $
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 3553 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216 (unmarked; the former Rhinoceropolis warehouse)

Hours: Gallery/event-driven, not fixed retail hours — exhibitions and shows are posted on Instagram (@squirmgallery) and Do303. Unmarked, so confirm the door before you go.

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Further reading: Westword · Instagram

last checked: 2026-06-07