MISSON
Unit E enriches Denver’s creative sector by developing artists, fostering art appreciation, and preserving the city’s artistic legacy. Through hands-on professional development, we equip artists to compete—and set the standard—on a national level. Our creative programming connects artists with the public in ways that make art accessible, educational, and inspiring. Additionally, we document and preserve Denver’s contemporary music scene by pressing original works to vinyl, ensuring that today’s artists are not lost to history but instead become part of a lasting cultural legacy.
CORE VALUES
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Empower artists through professional development, helping them refine their skills, expand their reach, and gain national recognition.
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Create sustainable pathways for artists and musicians to build financially viable careers.
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Engage the public through accessible, educational programming that fosters lifelong appreciation for art and music.
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Strengthen Denver’s creative economy by developing new business models that support artists and bring more industry jobs to the local community.
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Preserve Denver’s artistic legacy by documenting and archiving contemporary music on vinyl, ensuring future generations can discover and be inspired by today’s artists.
HISTORY
Unit E was founded in 2011 as an art and cultural space in the historic Art District on Santa Fe. From its initial launch as a physical space up through today as a community-minded production and events operation, Unit E has been successful in its mission to provide opportunities for diverse forms of art and creativity to reach their full potential. Producing a multitude of concerts, bazaars, workshops, art exhibitions, music recordings and more, Unit E is often referenced as a fundamental catalyst for creating the current generation of local creatives.
PRESENT
In 2025, Unit E is entering an exciting phase of growth, forging new partnerships, refining our business model, and deepening our connection to the creative community.
By collaborating with established record labels like Skunk Records and Mash Down Babylon, we’re extending our artist-first approach to national audiences, bringing fresh ideas to legacy catalogues while expanding opportunities for Denver musicians. At the same time, our record club’s success has opened the door for sister-city collaborations—starting with Long Beach—where we can foster creative exchange and strengthen ties between music scenes.
With the addition of our state-of-the-art mobile recording studio, we’re pushing even further into the community, capturing and preserving rare and special local music that might otherwise be lost to time. Through these efforts, we’re not just supporting artists—we’re ensuring that Denver’s contemporary music scene is recognized as a vital and lasting part of the larger cultural story.
By staying innovative and artist-focused, Unit E is shaping the future of Denver’s creative economy, making art more accessible, and preserving the music that defines our city for generations to come.