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.
Crafty Action Society
Wednesday, March 18, 5:30-8pm
MAKE ART WHILE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Join us for a PechaKucha style evening of learning how you can use your art and craft skills to address social justice issues. Through Crafty Action Society you will:
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Craft in community
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Connect with local orgs activating their efforts toward social justice
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Learn from artists already creating for activism
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Gain access to art + craft materials
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Develop new techniques
Tickets are available on a sliding scale from $10 – $40, with proceeds benefiting community orgs and CVA’s teen program.
Paste & Print: Collagraph Printing Workshop
Virginia Diaz Saiki, Fardo Funerario / Semilla, 2024
with Virginia Diaz Saiki
Thursday, March 12 6-8:30pm
Collagraph is a versatile printmaking technique that uses everyday textured materials glued onto a plate to create richly layered images. Join artist Virginia Diaz Saiki and explore how to build your own printing plates, experiment with textures and inking methods, and create unique, expressive prints. No previous printmaking experience required.
This event is hosted in conjunction with the Futures: 528.0 Regional Printmaking Exhibition on view through March 21 at CVA. It is presented in partnership with Denver’s Month of Printmaking.
Tickets are $40 for CVA members and $50 for non-members. Participation is limited to 10 people.
Print Jam
Print Jam + Closing Reception
Saturday, March 21, 12-5pm
Celebrate Denver’s Month of Printmaking and the closing of the Futures exhibition with a day of printmaking demonstrations from artists in the exhibition and hands-on printmaking activities. Free and open to all.
First Fridays
Art District on Santa Fe First Friday Art Walk
First Friday of every month, 6-8pm
The First Friday Art Walks are the signature event of Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe. All year round, rain or shine, the District comes alive on the first Friday of each month as thousands of visitors descend upon Santa Fe Drive to view art from hundreds of artists in galleries, studios, co-ops, upstairs, downstairs, in alleys, on the street—everywhere!
On First Fridays, CVA always has something fun happening, whether it’s vendors and cultural partners in the parking lot, fantastic exhibitions in the galleries, or art-making activities in the classroom, there’s something for everyone!
VASD Lecture
Visiting Artist, Scholar, Designer Lecture
The Visiting Artist, Scholar & Designer Program fosters participation and collaboration with both the institution and the MSU Denver community. An integral part of MSU Denver Department of Art’s mission, the Visiting Artist, Designer & Scholar Program is an invaluable resource for students, faculty, and the community. The program is an interdisciplinary and culturally inclusive initiative, bringing nationally and internationally renowned artists, designers, and scholars to engage with the Department of Art. All lectures are free and open to the public and take place at the Center for Visual Art.
