About The Design Council

Established in1990, the Design Council enhances and complements the activities of the Denver Art Museum’s Architecture, Design & Graphics Department, serving as an open forum where design professionals and enthusiasts can view, discuss, and interpret every aspect of the design arts. Members have the opportunity to learn, experience, and explore first-hand the fascinating world of design through lectures, local and national travel, discussions with Museum curators, behind-the-scenes exhibition tours, and social gatherings in conjunction with exclusive Museum events. By means of its enlightening programs, this dynamic group increases a greater public awareness of the design arts and acts as an advocate for good design in Denver and Colorado.


Department of Architecture, Design & Graphics

Darrin Alfred
AIGA Associate Curator of Graphic Design

Laura Bennison
Curatorial Assistant

Meredith Evans
Curatorial Assistant

Donna Kerwin
Curatorial Assistant

Kristen Bonk
Design Council Coordinator

Board of Directors

Jeffrey Hirschfeld
Design Council President

Gayle Landis
Design Council Vice President

Board Members

Kirk Brown

Steve Chucovich

Jo Frank

Sean Garrett

Kimberly Graham

Oliver Keating

Megan Hudacky

John Kjos

Lin Lee

Katherine McCoy

Michael McCoy

Heather Mourer

Fred Murrell

Linda Nelson

William Pierce

Sandy Reichborn-Kjennerud

Michelle Right

Judy Robins

John Ronnberg

Craig Rouse

Shanna Shelby

Kim Sullivan

Dar Thomas

Mark Wehrle

Jill Wiltse