At The Time of His Death in 1980, it was revealed that Still had retained 2,400 of his Artworks. 94% of everything he ever created. The Terms of his Estate specified that this body of work be left “To An American City that will agree to build or assign and maintain permant headquarters exclusively for the Collection.”

In 2004, the City of Denver won the Competition to be That American City.

The Groundbreaking Event was Attended by About 300 People,and it culminated with a backhoe ripping off a corner of one of the two buildings, along with fireworks.

The Clyfford Still Museum is Scheduled to Open my Mid 2011

In Denver’s Art & Museum District | The Golden Triangle