Programs & Virtual Activities
Programs & Virtual Activities
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!
Spring 2026 Events
Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 1:00–2:30pm
Please join us for a special extended sound bath meditation in honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week! 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.
Led by Ashley Cartun, Ph.D.
Please arrive a few minutes early - doors close promptly at 1:00pm.
Friday, April 10th from 4-6pm at the CU Art Museum
Join us for a performance by Mercury Quartet inspired by our current exhibitions.
Members:
- Katharine Nelson (violin)
- BB Seidenberg (violin)
- Kenji Sor (viola)
- Sam Moore (cello)
Light refreshments to follow.
This program is free and all are welcome to attend!
Friday, April 17th from 1:30–3:00pm at the CU Art Museum
Join us at the CU Art Museum for a public reading of The Cancer Journals (1980) by Black, lesbian, warrior, mother, and poet, Audre Lorde, in conversation with Hollis Sigler's lithograph I Find Hope on the Horizons of my Tomorrows (1996).
Following the event, the art museum will host a short reception in which participants may discuss the works while enjoying pastries from Boxcar Coffee and tea.
This event is free and all are welcome, but registration is required. RSVP here.
April 16, 2026
April 22, 2026
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.
Free and all are welcome!
Led by Ashley Cartun, Ph.D.
The second Saturday of each month
Next Date: April 11th, from 10am—4pm
Learn how to fold origami creatures!
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!
All sessions begin promptly at 12:15 PM
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.
March 27 | April 3 | April 10 | April 17 | April 24
You are invited to this weekly hybrid workshop to learn about a work of art and then participate in a related mindfulness practice. This powerful, guided meditation can undo stress, soothe the nervous system, and help you feel relaxed and revitalized. Meditations are open to students, faculty, staff, and the public. All are welcome and there is no need for past experience with meditation.
Virtual Activities
We’ll be sharing artworks from our collection so that you can do some close-looking exercises from wherever you are. Grab a friend and do it together to spark conversation or do it by yourself for some relaxation.
Here are some coloring pages, created by our very own Elizabeth van der Marck-Gregg, for you to download and color anywhere!