Video by Oliver Homan | Collegian You don't have to travel the world to see original pieces of artwork from multiple different countries; thanks to the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, you can do that right here in Fort Collins. The museum opened a new gallery titled "A to Z, Global Folk Art" on July 1 that celebrates community, culture and creativity. The gallery … [Read more...]
Open mic at the Bean Cycle showcases passionate, aspiring artists
The I AM Open Mic event at the Bean Cycle is a quiet evening with aspiring artists and a comfortable environment. The event takes place on the last Friday of every month and has been going on for two years. Currently, it is run by a CSU graduate, Justin Youngk, who has been performing his original music for one and a half years and running the open mic event for the past year. … [Read more...]
Downtown Artery hosts figuring drawing class for participants of all abilities
The Downtown Artery hosted a figuring drawing class Wednesday. Originally put on by the Colorado Coalition Artists, the class has been going on for around 20 years in Fort Collins.“The artery is awesome” said Steve Engeman, the current coordinator of the Figuring Drawing event at the Downtown Artery. “I’m in awe of the talent of the artists and the … [Read more...]
The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery presents living history with Culture in the Courtyard
Every third Sunday of the month during the summer, the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery opens up the Heritage Courtyard on 200 Matthews St. This exhibit, called Culture in the Courtyard, features volunteers and employees of the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, some dressed as the early settlers who owned the houses showcased, who inform viewers of the origins of the buildings … [Read more...]
New music-based fraternity for women charters
The new fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota, recently chartered as a chapter at CSU. SAI is a place for female students to come together and express their musical talents. Currently, SAI does not have a house and instead holds their meetings and events at the UCA. Outgoing President, Hannah Ramirez, said she joined the organization because she wanted to make more female … [Read more...]
