Programs & Virtual Activities

We organize activities and programs thatÌýdive deeply into the ideas behind, and questions raised by, our exhibitions and collections. We also create programs to exploreÌýthe creativeÌýresearch occurring throughout the university. Whether gallery talks, faculty lectures, expert conversations, concerts, performances, or workshops we welcome students and the public to join us for our free programs at the museum and around CU'sÌýcampus. Stay tuned and check back, we’re always cooking up exciting new programs!

Indigenous Heritage Month Printmaking Workshop

Wednesday, November 20th from 2—4pm at the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØArt Museum

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For this workshop, led by MFA candidate Tiana Boisseau-Palo, participants will utilize plexiglass to learn different methods of printing multicolored monotypes, a process that will give you different results each and every time you pull a print. To demonstrate the versatility of this medium we will be working subtractively and additively, using cut paper stencils and direct tracing. We will be printing both with a press and by hand to create different textures. All supplies will be provided, and participants can expect to leave the workshop with about 5-10 finished prints. Bringing a sketch or two is recommended. We will be working with 5x7" plates.

For those with less time, we will also be holding a drop-in printmaking workshop at the same time led by lead museum attendant Neb Berry. Learn how to make your very own mini print with our mini printing press!

Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Free and all are welcome!

Registration for the monotype workshop is limited to 12 participants - register here.Ìý
Note: You do not need to register for the drop-in mini printmaking workshop - only the monotype workshop.

This workshop is part of Native American Brilliance Week.

Feel Good Fridays Guided Meditation

You are invited to this weekly hybrid workshop to learn about a work of art and then participate in a related mindfulness practice. You are welcome to join us in the museum galleries in person or virtually via Zoom. The powerful, guided meditation can undo stress, soothe the nervous system, and help youÌýfeelÌýrelaxed and revitalized. If practiced regularly, the meditation teaches a method forÌýfeeling calm, easeful, and resilient, even when facing life’s challenges. Meditations are open to students, faculty, staff, and the public. All are welcome and there is no need for past experience with meditation. Registration is required if attending virtually.ÌýAll sessions begin promptly at 12:15.

Click here to see the schedule!

Second Saturdays

The second Saturday of each month

Get creative with us on the second Saturday of each month! Each month we’ll be putting together a different art-themed program that you can drop in on. Come in and color with us or even pick up a new skill!

Next Date: November 9th, 10am-4pm

Color, cut, and collage your very own pin-back button!

Virtual Activities

Close Looking Exercises

We’ll be posting artwork from our collection so that you can do some close-looking exercises from wherever you are!

Coloring pages from our collection

Here are some coloring pages, created by our very ownÌýElizabeth van der Marck-Gregg,Ìýfor you to download and color anywhere!

James McNeill Whistler, American (1834 – 1903), The Forge [Blacksmith Shop], 1866, drypoint, 7 ¾ x 12 ¼ inches, Purchase with The Carnegie Fund, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØArt Museum, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ, 68.361, © Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØArt Museum, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ