COVID-19 Event Protocols
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Dairy Arts Center has enacted the following protocols and procedures for in-person events including increased precautions to keep our artistic community safe. Continue to check our website for the most current information as COVID policies are subject to change at the artists’ discretion. We will make every effort to communicate these changes as soon as we are informed by the artists
Beginning June 1, 2022 the Dairy Arts Center will NO LONGER require proof of vaccination for entry to events. There may still however be some presenter-mandated requirements on vaccinations for select events. These will be specified on the page of the individual event if applicable.
At this time, all cinema screenings in the Boedecker Theater will continue to require proof of vaccination.
“Fully vaccinated” is defined as two weeks after a person’s second dose in an FDA- or WHO-approved vaccine two-dose series and two weeks after a single-dose series. At this time, we will not accept negative COVID-19 tests in lieu of vaccination. Please note, that not all performances are open to children under the age of 12. Please check with the box office for performance age guidelines.
We ask that all ticket holders be prepared to show your proof of full vaccination (and matching license or ID) at their theater door or event check-in. The name on your license or identification card should match the name on your proof of vaccination and your second or final dose should be dated at least 2 weeks prior to the event’s start date.
By artist request, some events may accept proof of negative COVID-19 test in lieu of proof of vaccination. This will be noted on the event’s ticketing page.
Beginning Monday March 21 the Dairy will no longer enforce mask mandates in our public indoor spaces unless otherwise noted. While masks are optional, they are highly encouraged in crowded indoor spaces including our theaters and lobby events and/or when not actively eating or drinking. There will be artist requested mask mandates within the theater for certain performances.
Starting July 1, 2021 – Events at the Dairy Arts Center may sell up to full capacity either as general admission or reserved seating in each theater unless noted with an asterisk on the ticketing page.
Please note the capacities of each theater:
Gordon Gamm Theater – 250 patrons
Grace Gamm Theater – 116 patrons
Carsen Theater – 85 patrons
Boedecker Theater – 70 patrons
Patrons are no longer required to make reservations in order to visit the Dairy Arts Center Galleries. Hours are Monday – Saturday 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM and admission is free and open to the public.
During the ticketing check out process, all patrons are asked to agree to our COVID-19 symptom screening policy as follows:
“For In-person events, I certify that I have NOT experienced any symptoms of COVID-19 (as defined by the CDC) in the past 5 days, nor have I been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 10 days.”
If this statement no longer applies to you or a member of your party on the day of your event, please contact Dairy staff at office@thedairy.org to exchange or refund your tickets.
For in-person events, the Dairy Arts Center also requires we collect an email from a least one member or each party for contract tracing purposes.
The Dairy Arts Center reserves the right to symptom screen patrons entering the facility for public events. Symptom screening requires consists of three parts:
- Collecting contact information from at least one person per party and recording the party’s seating assignment. This is done at the time of your ticket purchase/reservation
- Screening each member of your party (by verbal Y/N answer) for exposure* to confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 10 days. *Exposure (Close physical contact) is defined as being within 6 feet of an infected/symptomatic person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 48 hours before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic individuals, 48 hours prior to test specimen collection).
- Screening each member of your party (by verbal Y/N answer) for COVID-19 symptoms at the time arrival including temperature check using a touchless thermometer. Visitors will be asked if they have experienced any of the following symptoms in the past 48 hours:
- fever or chills
- cough
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- fatigue
- muscle or body aches
- headache
- new loss of taste or smell
- sore throat
- congestion or runny nose
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
Optional Steps
Add your your phone to CO Exposure Notifications, Colorado’s official state COVID-19 exposure alert system
Learn more: CO Exposure Notifications FAQs
The Dairy Arts Center has improved indoor air quality in the following ways:
- Installing MERV-13 filters
- Ensuring ventilation system is actively running during business hours
- Allowing increased fresh air circulation directly through HVAC system and opening doors where possible
The Dairy Arts Center has improved cleanliness through the following measures:
- Increased sanitization of high touch areas using EPA approved disinfectants
- All electronics cleaned with 70% alcohol solution after each use
- Hand sanitizer available to the public in each space
We recognize the importance of health and safety during the ongoing evolution of Covid-19 and will gladly refund or exchange tickets for on-site and in person-events only for any COVID-19 related reason with no added fees until further notice. If you are experiencing any COVID symptoms or believe you may have come into contact with COVID, please do not attend an on-site or in-person event. We will refund your ticket or offer an exchange for a future event. Please note, this exception does not apply to virtual events. Contact office@thedairy.org for more information.