The 2026 UCCS Visual Art Majors Exhibition

GOCA presents the 2026 capstone exhibition by Visual Art majors at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Chrysalis marks a moment of transformation and renewal; a vibrant mix of works coalescing into a new era of growth. 

Featured Artists:

• Kate Coleman @blank_canvas.jpg

• Lizzy Cox @lizslivelyartworks

• Emily De Smidt @lambda.nil

• Graham Drews @grahamdrews

• Alexander Kracker @pulse_wave1999

• Amy Lauderbaugh @imagin8ingmylife

• Julia Lewis @j.lewisart

• Ashley Lopez @unmasked.forms

• Ashlynn Mann @ashieworks

• Finn Mosbarger @finnegan_draws

• Amelia Cate Parr @cosmicwallace

• Riley Rhodes @philipactuallyriley

• Eden Swanson @edenswanson0

• Reily Yaekle @artbyreily

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IMPORTANT DATES

Exhibition on View
April 10 - May 16, 2026

Opening Reception:

April 10th, 2026, 5-8 pm

Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery

VACS Lecture:

April 16th, 2026, 6-7pm

Chapman Recital Hall

Join us for a panel discussion with UCCS Visual Arts Faculty members, Claire Rau and Mariah Dekkenga, moderated by Corey Drieth!

Gallery hours:
Thursday - Saturday, 1 - 6 p.m., or by appointment

email: gallery@uccs.edu | call: 719-255-3504