GOCA presents the 2026 UCCS Visual Art Faculty Exhibition. Brand new artworks from ten distinguished faculty will be on view in the Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery at the Ent Center for the Arts. 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. 

ARTISTS

Matt Barton

Vlad Benedetti

Mariah Dekkenga

Corey Drieth

Marina Eckler

Erin Gould

Nick Henning

Nathaniel Klein

Ben Kinsley

Stacy Platt

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.

Wednesday November 18th 12 -1pm

• Benjamin Kinsley

• Nathaniel Klein

Thursday November 19th 12 -1pm

• Stacy Platt

• Vlad Benedetti

Wednesday December 2nd 12 -1pm

• Nick Henning

• Marina Eckler

Thursday December 3rd 12 -1pm

• Erin Gould

• Matt Barton

Wednesday December 9th 12 -1pm

• Coery Drieth

• Mariah Dekkenga

IMPORTANT DATES

Exhibition on View:
November 12, 2026 - January 16, 2027

Opening Reception:

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5-7p.m.
Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery

*FREE Admission, no registration needed

Gallery Artist Talks:
Ben Kinsley and Nathaniel Klein
Wednesday, November 18, 12-1p.m.

Stacy Platt and Vlad Benedetti
Thursday, November 19, 12-1p.m.

Nick Henning and Marina Eckler
Wednesday, December 2, 12-1p.m.

Erin Gould and Matt Barton
Thursday, December 3, 12-1p.m.

Corey Drieth and Mariah Dekkenga
Wednesday, December 9, 12-1p.m.

Gallery Hours:

Thursday - Saturday, 1 - 6 p.m.

or by appointment