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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Campus & Local Arts

CSU Students from different backgrounds of art show off their work at the Art Lab, Friday Night (Gaby Arregoces | Collegian)

Self-Identity gallery blends student expression and community involvement

Lauryn Bolz April 22, 2019

Editor's Note: Emily Writebol works for the Rocky Mountain Student Corporation, which is the parent company of The Collegian. The Self-Identity gallery opened April 19 in Old Town's Art Lab while supporting...

Located in the University Center of the Arts Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, the new exhibition "Off Kilter on Point" showcases art of the 1960s from the Permanent Collection. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

‘Off Kilter, on Point’ offers glimpse into the 1960s at CSU

Lauryn Bolz March 12, 2019

Deep in Colorado State’s archives, a gold mine of 1960s era paintings, sculptures and textile designs have been waiting to be displayed for the world to see. All of the art displayed in “Off Kilter,...

Lindsey Paricio, a masters student studying chemistry, looks at a drawing in the Art and Science Exhibition. (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

The Art & Science Exhibition opens with a creative exploration of the human condition

Lauryn Bolz February 27, 2019

The connection between art and science was boldy presented at Tuesday’s Art & Science Exhibition reception. The biennial celebration’s opening banquet gave the artists and scientists an opportunity...

The Night at the Mewvies art exhibit was put on by the Fort Collins Cat Rescue at the Carnegie Center to display movie-inspired art of cats. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

Popular Grand Cats Gallery unites local rescue and artists over love for felines

Lauryn Bolz February 26, 2019

Animal lovers and artists came together the evening of Feb. 21 to celebrate a great cause: preventing animal homelessness in Fort Collins. This is the 12th year that the Fort Collins Cat Rescue has commissioned...

Jess Dugan talks age and gender in new UCA gallery

Jess Dugan talks age and gender in new UCA gallery

Ty Davis February 18, 2019

Diversity took center stage at the University Center for the Arts Friday with the presentation of photographer Jess Dugan's work on gender issues. Dugan presented and discussed her most recent work, “To...

Paints are laid out for attendees to use at the last Art Night at the Downtown Artery Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

The Downtown Artery’s Art Night comes to a colorful conclusion

Dom Brazeau February 16, 2019

Creativity flowed throughout The Downtown Artery at the gallery’s final Art Night. Art Night has been a staple event for the Artery over the past few years, but Feb. 15 was its final affair. The...

Wes Kenney and the Fort Collins Symphony stand for applause at the end of their performance. Shot by Lyra Wiley.

Fort Collins Symphony presents season 69 of Odyssey: Sound Travels

Lyra Wiley February 4, 2019
Conductor Wes Kenney directs Odyssey: Sound Travels "London to Leningrad" performed by Fort Collins Symphony. Hsing-ay Hsu performs as the featured guest artist.
Dress by Sydney Pursel. Hybrid costumes, star-quilt costumes.

‘Intricate Form’ exhibit displays Native American art

Lyra Wiley January 30, 2019
Brenda Mallory and Sydney Jane Brooke Campbell Maybrier Pursel, recipients of the Ucross Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists, make up the Intricate Form exhibit being held in Museum of Art Fort Collins until March 17, 2019.
Juror for the Exhibition and art history professor, Michael Fenton, explains the jury process to participants. Photo Courtesy Deborah Garrity.

College of Natural Sciences accepting entries for biennial Art & Science Exhibition

Lauryn Bolz January 29, 2019

Since the times of Leonardo DaVinci, both art and science have gone hand in hand in creation, innovation and expression. The College of Liberal Arts and the College of Natural Sciences will be partnering...

Jack Palmer and Ashley Lewis, both sophomore business majors, exchange gifts before an evening date. (Photo Credit: Christina Vessa)

7 D.I.Y. holiday gift ideas and events for the crafty gift-giver

Lyra Wiley December 6, 2018
7 DIY cheap and easy gift ideas for this Christmas season. Anything from beer coasters to gift baskets to DIY events happening in Fort Collins.
Patrick Price talking about his piece "The Visitor" that was on display at the Self Identity Fall Art Exhibition, hosted by Saxon Art and Design Nov. 30, 2018. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Self-Identity Fall Exhibition shows art’s positive community impact

Alex Olson December 2, 2018
Martinez began producing an art show titled Self-Identity Fall Exhibition in the spring of 2018. With that, he pushed for a wide range of art to be welcomed and showcased as he wanted to provide a platform for artists to present their work as an authentic representation of themselves, hence the title "Self-Identity Fall Exhibition."
The Student Art Exhibiton is the longest running annual event through the LSC Arts Program, and gives students a chance to showcase their work in a contemporary gallery, and even sell a few pieces. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

5 exhibits at CSU to see in wake of finals week

Sarah Ehrlich November 29, 2018

In the whirlwind of end-of-semester duties engulfing the student body, a visit to the various exhibits across campus could provide a little haven from stress and an appreciation for art.  CSU features...

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