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Metalsmithing meets human body at ‘Figural Apparatus’ exhibit

Maci Lesh, Staff Reporter September 17, 2025

Metals have long been used for jewelry and body adornment. "Figural Apparatus," an exhibition by artists Chloe Darke and Jennifer Crupi, presents work that applies metalsmithing techniques to examine the...

Rebecca Evans, curator of the exhibition "Dear Old Coat: Sentiment, Stewardship, Sustainability," stands beside the door of the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising’s Richard Blackwell Gallery Sept. 4. The exhibition will be on display in the gallery until Dec. 20.

‘Dear Old Coat’ exhibition bridges historical fashion, current sustainability

Isabella Trinchero, Social Media Director September 10, 2025

How emotionally involved are you with your closet? How connected are you to each piece you own? In today’s world, the ethical challenges facing the fast fashion industry are inextricable from consumers'...

Justin Carney stands next to photograph 'Aunt Sonya with Family Photos' taken in his hometown Baltimore, Maryland as apart of his 'Full of Dreams' exhibition on Sept. 2nd in CSU's Directions Gallery.

‘Full of Dreams’ exhibition searches for history, understanding, people

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 3, 2025

How does the past determine the future? What will become of me if I am left to imagine, rather than to know, my history? Justin Carney is a photographer and professor at Colorado State University. His...

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Meet this year’s CSU MFA graduate: Claudia Bokulich

Angelina Hamlin, Staff Reporter May 2, 2025

Claudia Bokulich, who blends historical perspectives with a variety of mediums to create paintings showcasing the human figure, is Colorado State University's only Master's of Fine Arts graduate this year....

A college student kneels in front of the table with signs that say "Cleaning for Spring? Donate Unwanted Denim Here" in bold letters.

Local artist repurposes worn denim into sustainable art

Annamarie Burford, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

Those old, ripped-up jeans buried in the back of the closet are usually assumed to have already run their course, but what if they had the potential to continue their story beyond just being worn? Megan...

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NoCo artist Heather Burton encourages passion through Western art

Natalee Garcia, Staff Reporter April 16, 2025

Heather Burton, an oil painter based in Northern Colorado, had to choose between her desire to create art or the pressure to adopt a more conventional lifestyle. Burton, originally from upstate...

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