Corey Pemberton: Piece by Piece, invites viewers to explore an exhibition of mixed media paintings, blown glass sculpture, and quilted installations that celebrate the ordinary, the marginalized, and the deeply cherished aspects of our lives. Through this unique blend of mediums, L.A.-based artist Corey Pemberton delves into the essence of being and belonging. Opening in conjunction with Piece by Piece, CVA presents Crafting the Future: Layers, an exhibition of six artists from the Crafting the Future (CTF) artist residency program in L.A. CTF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting racial and ethnic diversity within the art world. Exhibiting Artists for CTF: Edmund Arevalo, Ashley Cole, Terrick Gutierrez, Adrienne Muse, Will Raojenina, Shannon Scates. The Center for Visual Art (CVA) is the off-campus art center for MSU Denver, showcasing contemporary artists whose work sparks dialogue and creates pathways to change. CVA offers free admission to its exhibitions for everyone. www.msudenver.edu…

CVA's 965 Project Gallery presents Cultivating Threads of Memory, an exhibition featuring the work of Valerie C. White. Through her vibrant quilts, White weaves a story of the natural world and humanity's traditional and spiritual connections to its beauty. Curated by MSU Denver students Bridget Ebert and Alyssa Williams.   965 Project Gallery is a student-led space located within CVA providing immersive professional development opportunities to MSU Denver students interested in fine art curation and arts administration.

Join us for a community panel discussing the importance of civic engagement in the Native community. Lunch provided by Tocabe. 

CVA's artmaking happy hour where we learn new techniques in community with other creatives. For inspiration, we’ll look to the multi-media works of Corey Pemberton from his exhibition Piece by Piece on view at CVA. We’re offering two sessions during this exhibition, sign up for one or both. All levels welcome.  The Center for Visual Art (CVA) is the off-campus art center for MSU Denver, showcasing contemporary artists whose work sparks dialogue and creates pathways to change. Tickets required for each session: CVA Members - $15, General Public - $20.

Get ready to make that dream of performing music on stage come true! Or simply come to support your classmates. Music at MSU Denver alum Eman Alexander hosts Open Mic Night at the Kalamath building, presented by the Jazz & American Improvised Music area.  This concert is FREE and open to the public! Free parking onsite (arrive early) or on street.

Corey Pemberton: Piece by Piece, invites viewers to explore an exhibition of mixed media paintings, blown glass sculpture, and quilted installations that celebrate the ordinary, the marginalized, and the deeply cherished aspects of our lives. Through this unique blend of mediums, L.A.-based artist Corey Pemberton delves into the essence of being and belonging. Opening in conjunction with Piece by Piece, CVA presents Crafting the Future: Layers, an exhibition of six artists from the Crafting the Future (CTF) artist residency program in L.A. CTF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting racial and ethnic diversity within the art world. Exhibiting Artists for CTF: Edmund Arevalo, Ashley Cole, Terrick Gutierrez, Adrienne Muse, Will Raojenina, Shannon Scates. The Center for Visual Art (CVA) is the off-campus art center for MSU Denver, showcasing contemporary artists whose work sparks dialogue and creates pathways to change. CVA offers free admission to its exhibitions for everyone. www.msudenver.edu…