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Campus & Local Arts

International student captures natural beauty through photography

International student captures natural beauty through photography

Sophia Masia December 7, 2023

Raymond Kofi Appiah is a second-year graduate student from Ghana spending his semester in Fort Collins studying sociology with a focus in criminal justice and green criminology through Colorado State University's International...

Terry Maker’s “Earthbound” exhibit on display in the Museum of Art Fort Collins Nov. 22. From left to right, the pieces are “Earthbound (Night)," “Field Earthbound (Day)” and “Earthbound (Twilight).”

Mixed media artists connects creations to human spirit

Gwendolynn Riddoch December 4, 2023

The Museum of Art Fort Collins presented "Terry Maker: In Which the Progeny of the Hero Shapes the Dust," made with materials ranging from jawbreakers to graphite. Terry Maker is a mixed media artist...

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2nd-chance clothing: Fort Collins Vintage Market

Jack Fillweber October 17, 2023

Shopping at vintage markets is a cheaper alternative to purchasing new clothing. Vintage shopping takes time and effort but often yields a more satisfying result than shopping at the mall or online. One...

Professor Elnaz Javani guides students on how to create textile designs at Colorado State University’s second annual Artfest Sept. 28. “It’s been great, people are exploring all kinds of stamp painting and creating their own textile designs,” Javani said.

ArtFest returns for 2nd successful show

Ruby Secrest October 4, 2023

For most Colorado State University students and faculty members, Sept. 28 was just another Thursday. However, for the Visual Arts Building, classes were canceled for an all-day event of food, art and booths. Last...

Yadira Solis performs traditional Hispanic dance while mariachi band plays for Armando Silva’s mural reveal on Friday, Sep 15. Mural was commissioned by Mujeres de Colores to honor hispanic families and field workers in northern colorado. traditional Hispanic dance while mariachi band plays for Armando Silva’s mural reveal on Friday, Sep 15. Mural was commissioned by Mujeres de Colores to honor hispanic families and field workers in northern colorado.

Mural reveal amplifies Hispanic voices

Ruby Secrest September 21, 2023

Family, friends and fans of local Colorado artist Armando Silva gathered Sept. 15 as Silva officially revealed to the public his newest mural, "Para Mi Familia," on the side of Los Tarascos, a Fort Collins...

Well Fed Farmstead

Local farm stand shares fresh produce with Fox Den

Hania Nini September 18, 2023

In the heart of Fort Collins, a collaboration between the Well Fed Farmstead and The Fox Den: No Waste Cafe & Roastery brings fresh, locally sourced produce and goods to the neighborhood, all while...

Artist Tyler Boeyink's mural "Winnie's Paradise" colors a wall near Downtown Ace Hardware in Old Town Fort Collins Sept. 11. Boeyink completed another
mural in fall 2022 for the annual Fort Collins Mural Project.

What’s public art like in Fort Collins vs. Boulder?

Jack Fillweber September 14, 2023

When visiting a town, there are many factors that contribute to how enjoyable the experience will be. Oftentimes, the focus is on the restaurants, bars or shops. Public art can be an overlooked factor...

Josh Hart performs at The Atrium in Fort Collins with his band Ash Redhorse & The Midnight Suns on the first night of Endless fest

Psychedelic wonderland: Endless Fest returns

Sophia Masia August 23, 2023

In just a few days, music enthusiasts and artists alike will gather for a highly anticipated psychedelic art and music festival. This is the third year Endless Fest returns to Fort Collins with both new...

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