UCCS Visual Art Faculty
Triennial Exhibition
The Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA) presents the return of the much-anticipated UCCS Visual Arts Faculty Triennial exhibition. For the first time since the pandemic, brand new artworks from distinguished faculty will be on view in the Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery at the Ent Center for the Arts through March 18th, 2023. The artists, whose works have been recognized in galleries and museums across the globe, guide the next generation of creatives in the classroom as they continue to expand their own craft. Come check out the artistic practices informing future artists in Colorado Springs.
José Antonio Arellano, Assistant Professor of English at the United States Air Force Academy kicks off the exhibition with a Visiting Artist and Critics Series lecture on Wednesday, February 1st at 6:00 p.m. and then on Thursday, February 2nd to the artists and Lynné Bowman Cravens, GOCA Exhibitions & Events Manager, invite the community to join them from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. for an opening reception.
Gallery Talks
Throughout the run of the exhibition the artists will lead informal gallery talks discussing their art practices and the themes of the works on display.
Friday, February 24th, 1-2pm
Marina Eckler
Nick Henning
Stacy Platt
Claire Rau
Clark Valentine
Wednesday, March 15th, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Matt Barton
Corey Drieth
Rachel Guardiola
Ben Kinsley
Nikki Pike
The exhibition was collaboratively curated by Daisy McGowan, former GOCA Director, and Lynné Bowman Cravens, GOCA Exhibitions & Events Manager.
IMPORTANT DATES
Exhibition on View
February 2 - March 18, 2023
Gallery Hours:
Thursday - Saturday, 1 - 6 p.m.
Events:
Gallery Talk #1
Friday, February 24, 2023
1 - 2 p.m.
Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery, Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave, 80918
No registration needed
Gallery Talk #2
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery, Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave, 80918
No registration needed
Visiting Artists & Critics Lecture Series
José Antonio Arellano
Asst. Professor of English, Department of English and Fine Arts
United States Air Force Academy
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 6-7 pm
Opening Event
Thursday, February 2, 2023
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery, Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave, 80918
No registration needed
