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GOCA

See, hear, and interact with the contemporary art that GOCA has brought to the Colorado Springs community for over 40 years. Learn more about our current and past programing.

 

Current & Upcoming Programs

Rest and Write

with Ashley Cornileus

Join Ashley Cornelius, for engaging writing workshops exploring the themes of identity, love, grief, and memories.

May 20, 21, and 23, 2025

GOCA Project Space | Ent Center for the Arts

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Justice of the Piece

Resistance and Unity in the Art of Lady Pink, Sydney G. James, and Grow Love

Join us for a community celebration featuring live painting demonstrations, food trucks, DJ, and more!

Saturday, June 7, 2025, 12-4 pm

Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery and Ent Center Lawn | Ent Center for the Arts

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Blue Hands Mobile Dye Lab at GOCA 

Join us for a blue afternoon dedicated to indigo! We will begin with a lecture on the fascinating history of this infamous plant, followed by a hands-on dyeing experience with Blue Hands Art Mobile Dye Lab!

Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10am-4pm  

GOCA Project Space | Ent Center for the Arts

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The Weeds Grow Anyway

Join Nico Wilkinson for the debut of their full-length poetry collection The Weeds Grow Anyway.

Friday, June 27, 6:30-8 pm

Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery | Ent Center for the Arts

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ENT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Art Without Limits

Updated Self-Guided Audio Tour

Located outside and inside of the Ent Center for the Arts

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Wellness Wednesday

Join us for free mindful movement sessions at the Ent Center for the Arts!  

Wednesdays from 12 -1pm

Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery | Ent Center for the Arts

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PICS OR IT DIDN’T HAPPEN

Join us for a series of FREE workshops with Ashley Cornelius! These "Rest and Write" sessions are happening on May 20, 21, and 23rd. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Join Ashley Cornelius for engaging writing workshops explori
Coming soon to the Galleries of Contemporary Art is 'Justice of the Piece' an exhilarating exhibition featuring multiple talented artists such as: Lady Pink! Lady Pink (Sandra Fabara) was born in Ecuador, raised in NYC, and currently resides in the
Presenting the final three artists of the 2025 VA Senior Exhibition: 'Patchwork.' We are so pleased to be able to work with all of these wonderful artists and showcase their work for YOUR viewing pleasure in the Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery every thurs
We are devastated to share the news of the passing of Jenny Irene, the extraordinary 2024 FEARS artist we worked with last fall. Jenny was a bright light in their home community and the art world, creating truly moving photographs. Their time at GOCA
With heavy hearts we are saying goodbye to the final piece of the wonderful Martha Russo’s art “phase shift (wattling)” This piece has been featured in the Ent Center For the Arts halls since August 2023 and next week GOCA will beg
Justice of the Piece: Resistance and Unity in the Art of Lady Pink, Sydney 6. James, and Grow Love. The UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA) are thrilled to announce Justice of the Piece, an exhibition that brings together the bold, urgent voic
Another round of VA senior artists featured in the 2025 VA Senior Exhibition: "Patchwork." Learn so much more about these artist by visiting our website www.gocadigitial.org (link in bio) OR by stopping by the Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery op