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!

CU Art Museum Exhibition Opening Celebration

Thursday, September 3, 2026 4pm to 6pm

It's a year worth remembering! Celebrate our three newest exhibitions along with CU Art Museum's Sweet 16, the 30th anniversary of the Artnauts artist collective, and (of course) CU and Colorado's 150th anniversary! 

Join us for an evening filled with art, community, and birthday cake - plus, music and party atmosphere will be provided Radio 1190! Stop by and decorate a limited edition CUAM tote bag, free, while supplies last. 

Bring a friend or make a new one! Party attire encouraged.

This event is free and all are welcome to attend!

Community Events

Sound Bath Meditation

August 27  |  September 17  |  September 23
Free and all are welcome!

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.

Led by Ashley Cartun, Ph.D.

Second Saturdays

The second Saturday of each month

Next Date: August 8th, from 10am—4pm
Enjoy the summer sun with us and make a sun print!

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!

 

Feel Good Fridays: Art Exploration and Meditation

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. All upcoming dates can be found here.

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.

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 

Virtual Activities

Coloring pages from our collection

Here are some coloring pages, created by our very own Elizabeth van der Marck-Gregg, for you to download and color anywhere!