Collective Nouns
May 15 – July 18, 2026
Collective Nouns brings together diverse and distinguished artists working across a wide variety of media representing each artist’s unique experiences, influences, and interests. This exhibition offers a peek into the studio art and design practices of MSU Denver’s art faculty and staff, celebrating our vibrant visual art community.
Rachael Delaney, Echoes of Emergent Form (detail), 2024
Sequesterings
August 6 – October 24, 2026
A solo exhibition featuring the work of artist and environmental advocate Aurora Robson. Using primarily post-consumer and post-industrial plastic, Robson transforms materials pulled from the waste stream into fantastical sculptures that capture her desire for environmental justice and convey hope for a better future.
A selection of Aurora Robson's sculptures from the Waterline exhibition at CVA, 2017
Fall 2026 MSU Denver BFA Thesis Exhibition
November 6 – December 4, 2026
The BFA Thesis Exhibition at CVA presents the innovative work of emerging artists and designers from Metropolitan State University of Denver. This bi-annual showcase not only marks the culmination of their undergraduate studies but also offers a vital platform for students to engage with the local arts community.
Kiersten Downing, Speech in Bloom, 2025, from the Spring BFA Thesis exhibition.