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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Campus & Local Arts

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Fort Collins Public Media offers resources to independent creators

Katie Fisher, Science Editor March 4, 2025

Armed with technical operating training, camera equipment and a passion for storytelling, a local nonprofit is working to empower current and future local journalists, regardless of age, background or...

A man and woman gaze closely at a wall full of framed portraits, all embroidered with notes of text, which are part of the “Remember Me” exhibit by Jane Waggoner Deschner at the Museum of Art Fort Collins Feb. 8.

‘Remember Me’ exhibit takes trip through time, explores human condition

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025

The "Remember Me" art exhibit, created by Jane Waggoner Deschner, is being shown at the Museum of Art Fort Collins. This exhibit captures the diversity of human experience with thousands of black-and-white...

Image of student-designed plates hanging on the wall at the "Community Smog" exhibition by Kim Abeles at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art in the University Center for the Arts.

‘Community Smog’ exhibit visualizes wildfire pollution through art

Evan Borman, Staff Reporter February 4, 2025

The five senses are incapable of perceiving reality — which is to say, air pollution and the effects of climate change. "Community Smog" is a collaboration between artist Kim Abeles and the community...

Columns of white fabric hang from the ceiling

‘The Hangman at Home’ VR exhibit creates dialogue between poetry, science, art

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 4, 2025

The award-winning virtual reality immersive artwork, "The Hangman at Home," has begun its display at the Hatton Gallery at Colorado State University. "The Hangman at Home" is an art piece that is immersive...

A mural of a black woman on a yellow background surrounded by purple flowers and abstract designs.

Fort Collins’ Art in Public Places program celebrates 30th anniversary

Quinlan Kelleher, Staff Reporter January 29, 2025

Walking along the streets of Old Town in Fort Collins, one may notice a number of painted scenes covering what would usually be plain electrical transformers, bus stops or even storm drains. Since 1995,...

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Collective Vintage flourishes as FoCo social hub, thrift spot

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter January 22, 2025

From embracing the creativity and sustainability of various sellers and artists to providing a collaborative space where unique stories can shine, Collective Vintage has come back stronger than before,...

A magical opening night: The Nutcracker dazzles audience at Lincoln Center

A magical opening night: The Nutcracker dazzles audience at Lincoln Center

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter December 9, 2024

The holiday season officially kicked off in Fort Collins on Thursday evening with a sparkling, crowd-pleasing performance of "The Nutcracker" at The Lincoln Center. A must-see ballet, Fort Collins residents...

An orange illustration of a dream catcher with flowers and a patterned frame.

Native American art tells stories of generations

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024

Native American cultural belongings and artwork hold high importance in their communities, as they tell their stories and pass knowledge down to many generations. There is an incredibly wide range of...

Rams Improv Comedy Troupe members Michael Spacone and Teddy Herms act out the day of an audience member, putting a nightmare spin on the performance Nov. 10.

Rams Improv Comedy delivers quick-witted gold to FoCo comedy scene

Claire Vogl, Copy Chief November 13, 2024

Teamwork, openness and originality: These three skills are embedded in the fabric of the Rams Improv Comedy Troupe at Colorado State University. If you’ve ever wanted to witness a Saturday Night Live-level...

Three men sit at the end of a wooden table and draw in a bookshop.

Dead Pen Drawing Club unites artists with community, creativity

Annamarie Burford, Staff Reporter November 12, 2024

“All mediums are welcome, no experience necessary, bring whatever,” is the unofficial slogan for the Dead Pen Drawing Club, founder Chris Jones said. Starting the club in October 2021,...

Students dance in costumes under blue light on a stage.

CSU theater’s ‘Into the Woods’ transports viewers through detail

Audrey Weishaar, Staff Reporter November 7, 2024

Adding a twist on classic fairy tales, "Into the Woods" follows the interlocking tales most of us know and love from our childhoods. Colorado State University Theatre is presenting its own showing of the...

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