Alto has moved from its rather odd location in a hallway at the RiNo Art Park to a more formal gallery space in the new Walnut Flats Apartments at 38th and Walnut.
The gallery is still operated by the non-profit Birdseed Collective and dates back to 2016 with a modest space in the Berkeley neighborhood. It moved to the Art Park in 2021 and relocated here in July 2026.
The gallery shows emerging and established contemporary artists with a strong focus on local talent, BILPOC, and diverse individuals. A variety of community programming includes workshops, demonstrations, performances, and artist talks, in addition to receptions for continuing monthly exhibitions.
The new location provides much more high-quality exhibition space plus a large studio/workshop area. The only downside is that parking is a little tricky in this area with many busy streets intersecting and a lot of continuing construction underway.
The art shown here varies widely in quality, given the nature of the gallery's mission, but shows are often interesting and thought-provoking. It is certainly worth fighting the traffic to check things out. An early weekend afternoon might be a good time to find a more peaceful atmosphere in this area. read more