Programs & Events

Programs & Events

We organize activities and programs that dive deeply into the ideas behind, and questions raised by, our exhibitions and collections. We also create programs to explore the creative research occurring throughout the university. Whether gallery talks, faculty lectures, expert conversations, concerts, performances, or workshops we welcome students and the public to join us for our free programs at the museum and around CU's campus. Stay tuned and check back, we’re always cooking up exciting new programs!

Community Events

Plush Monster-Making Workshop

Thursday, October 8th from 1-3pm at the CU Art Museum

Get creative, unwind and de-stress with our Monster-making Workshop! Create your own personalized stuffed monsters with fabric, buttons, and more! All supplies and snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring socks, mittens, or similar small clothing items you want to transform. All skill levels are welcome!

This workshop is led by Lead Museum Attendant, Mia.

Free and all are welcome! 

Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Register here.

Sound Bath Meditation

Free and all are welcome! Led by Ashley Cartun, Ph.D.

Link to scheduled events

Join the CALM Center and the CU Art Museum for a restorative sound bath meditation. Designed to relax your body and mind with healing music, the sound vibrations will help guide your consciousness toward a calm and peaceful state of mind.

  All sessions begin promptly at 12:15. Please arrive a few minutes early - doors to the meditation close at 12:15.

Feel Good Fridays: Art Exploration and Meditation

Sessions begin promptly at 12:15 PM
All upcoming dates can be found here.

  • In Person (CU Art Museum): Please arrive a few minutes early if attending in person - doors to the meditation close at 12:15.
  • Virtual (via Zoom): Please register if attending virtually by clicking on the date you would like to sign up for.

This powerful guided meditation relieves stress, soothes the nervous system, and leaves you relaxed and revitalized. All levels are welcome—no prior experience needed.

Second Saturdays

The second Saturday of each month

Get creative with us on the second Saturday of each month! Each month we’ll be putting together a different art-themed program that you can drop in on. Come in and color with us or even pick up a new skill!

 

Exhibition Related Events & Programs

Rhizome: Origins — Programming

Artnauts

September 4, 2:00–4:00 pm 
Artnauts at the CU Art Museum 

CU Art Museum
 
Join us for an afternoon of Artnauts programming, including a community art making activity, artist-led gallery talks and an award ceremony for recipients of scholarships honoring past Artnauts.  

Artnauts Panel Discussion

Artnauts gallery view
 
September 19, 1:00–2:00 pm 
Collective Visions: An Artnauts Panel Conversation  

Room IB20, Visual Arts Complex. 
Light snacks will be served following the panel in the museum’s lobby  
 
Artnaut founding members George Rivera and Beth Krensky are joined by Martha Russo, Pamela Beverly-Quigley and Eileen Roscina in a discussion about the history and future of the artist collective.  

Artmaking: Artnauts + YOU

Artnauts image

November 7, 1:00–4:00 pm 
Social Sculpture: Artnauts + YOU 
 
CU Art Museum
 
Join exhibiting artists for an afternoon of hands-on artmaking activities, talks and art demonstrations with faculty and students from CU Boulder’s Unstable Design Lab. Participate in the photo project “What is Peace?”, experience a teacup exchange, and make postcards for the “Sunflower Seeds” project, and build connections with other art lovers.

Exhibition Closing Celebration

artnauts
 
December 12 1:00–3:00 pm 
Rhizome: Origins Closing Celebration! 
 
As we say farewell to this exhibition, Artnauts