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!

Embracing Native Joy at the CU Art Museum - Drop-in Art Day

Thursday, November 20th from 10am–4pm at the CU Art Museum

Join us this Indigenous Heritage Month in celebrating native joy and creating art at the CU Art Museum. Collage vision boards and zines and learn how to make your very own crepe paper flowers! We'll also have indigenous artworks from the collection on view from 11am–12pm in the study center.

Art materials and refreshments will be provided.

Free and all are welcome.

This event is presented by CNAIS, The Center for Cultural Connections and Community, and the CU Art Museum.

Third Thursday Sound Bath Meditation

Every Third Thursday during academic year 25-26 from 12:15–12:45pm at the CU Art Museum

Join us every third Thursday this fall 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.

Led by Ashley Cartun, Ph.D.

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!

Next Date: September 13th, all day from 10am—4pm

Come create watercolor landscape paintings with us! 

Feel Good Fridays Guided Meditation

You are invited to this weekly hybrid workshop to learn about a work of art and then participate in a related mindfulness practice. You are welcome to join us in the museum galleries in person or virtually via Zoom. The powerful, guided meditation can undo stress, soothe the nervous system, and help you feel relaxed and revitalized. If practiced regularly, the meditation teaches a method for feeling calm, easeful, and resilient, even when facing life’s challenges. Meditations are open to students, faculty, staff, and the public. All are welcome and there is no need for past experience with meditation. Registration is required if attending virtually. All sessions begin promptly at 12:15.

Click here to see the schedule!

Virtual Activities

Close Looking Exercises

We’ll be posting artwork from our collection so that you can do some close-looking exercises from wherever you are!

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!

James McNeill Whistler, American (1834 – 1903), The Forge [Blacksmith Shop], 1866, drypoint, 7 ¾ x 12 ¼ inches, Purchase with The Carnegie Fund, CU Art Museum, University of Colorado Boulder, 68.361, © CU Art Museum, University of Colorado Boulder