Learning Lab
AT GOCA DOWNTOWN
The Learning Lab
In 2019, GOCA invited the UCCS Visual and Performing Arts Department to help create the Learning Laboratory, a program that intersects contemporary art, experimentation, students and professional artists, academic and professional internships, as well as faculty and classes realizing creative projects — all from our GOCA Downtown gallery space.
In the first year, a lively swap meet, a multitude of multi-media performances, professional and student exhibitions, artist workshops and talks, and more took place. Since then, a plethora of both in-person artist residencies and virtual programs have been offered for free to our communities.
Past Learning Lab Experiences
FEARS
Danielle Rae Miller
FEARS
Sara Z. Meghdari
FEARS
Kimberly English
About GOCA Downtown
In 2010, GOCA opened a satellite gallery thanks to the generosity of Nor’wood who donate the space rental and support the role of GOCA and UCCS in our community.
Located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, GOCA Downtown continues to anchor the First Friday Art Walk and is known for a history of world-class exhibitions and creative events that highlight local, regional, national and international art and artists.
GOCA Downtown quickly became the nexus for experiences that brought people together and challenged visitors to dig deep and take a chance on often experimental, always high level art and artists. Since its founding and especially in the past decade, GOCA has been recognized by the community – university and greater Pikes Peak region audiences - as a vital cultural and educational asset.