Events at CVA
CVA offers artist talks, tours, lectures, workshops, classes and much more to foster a deeper understanding of the work we have on view. Most programs are free to attend and open to all. Subscribe to CVA Happenings, our monthly newsletter, to stay in the know about our latest offerings.

Artist Talk with Regan Rosburg
February 9, 5pm
CVA welcomes Entanglements artist Regan Rosburg for a talk about her work on view in the exhibition. Her piece titled “dear future” explores humankind’s emotional relationship to the natural world and what we stand to lose with its destruction.
This event is free and open to everyone but please RSVP below, as seats are limited.
Art + Work
February 15, 5pm
Join CVA’s Art + Action Lab to learn about creative career paths in the field of Industrial Design. Hear from a panel of designers about what is happening in the industry and how they got into the field.
The Art + Work series is geared toward high school and college students but open to anyone interested in learning about creative careers from arts professionals.
This event is free and open to all but please RSVP by emailing CVA’s Education Manager Katie Taft at [email protected].


Sustainability 101
February 28, 4pm
Join us for a workshop on sustainability led by Rylee McCone, Waste Diversion Specialist with the Auraria Sustainable Campus Program. We’ll learn what sustainability is, why it matters, and build your knowledge on the social/economic reasons to engage in sustainability work personally and professionally.
This event is free and open to everyone but tickets are required as space is limited.
Artist Talk with Amy Hoagland
March 9, 5pm
CVA welcomes Entanglements artist Amy Hoagland for a talk about her work on view in the exhibition. Her installation piece titled “Thawing Web”, challenges the perception that nature exists outside of human society.
This event is free and open to everyone but please RSVP below, as seats are limited.


Art + Work
March 15, 5pm
Join CVA’s Art + Action Lab on January 15 at 5:00 pm for Art + Work, where we invite creative professionals to join us in a conversation about their work and creative paths.
This Art + Work discussion will be all about murals. Street Wise Arts Director Leah Brenner Clack will discuss organizing a mural festival and artists + muralists Alex Pangburn, Koko Bayer, and Juls Mendoza will be on hand to discuss their career path and answer questions. The series is perfect for high school or college students and anyone interested in learning about creative careers from arts professionals.
This event is free and open to all but please RSVP by emailing CVA’s Education Manager Katie Taft at [email protected].
Artist Talk with Marcella Kwe
March 16, 4pm
CVA welcomes Entanglements artist Marcella Kwe (Ojibwe) for a talk about her work on view in the exhibition. In her film titled Aki, Marcella uses photomicrography, a DSLR camera mounted onto a microscope, to explore the creation stories of her ancestors and the flora and fauna of their homeland. The accompanying sonic experience was created using items from the landscapes illustrated in the film.
This event is free and open to everyone but please RSVP below, as seats are limited.

First Fridays
First Friday Art Walks
The First Friday Art Walks are the signature event of Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe. CVA will be open until 8:00pm for first Friday with art making and activities both indoors and out. See what else is happening on Santa Fe.
