The Sideshow: Synthesis
Synthesis September 28th – November 6th, 2026 Sideshow Gallery, Lory Student Center Art is the visual exploration of the natural world, yet it has been stripped of its scientific merit. During the Renaissance, art was used as a means of exploring and displaying science. Over time, invisible hierarchies and boundaries were drawn, causing art to […]
The Sideshow: After Hours
August 21st – September 25th, 2026 Sideshow Gallery, Lory Student Center After Hours is the LSC Arts Program’s annual staff exhibition for 2026, featuring artworks by student staff members of the LSC Arts Program. Featured Artists: Clare Fesker ~ Graphic Designer and Marketing Coordinator Claire Havenhill ~ Assistant Program Manager Asiye Uctuk ~ Co-Lead and […]
Under the Sun
Matthew McHugh August 11 – November 6, 2026 Opening Reception: September 2nd, 4:30-6 pm, with remarks from the artist at 5pm. Curfman Gallery, Lory Student Center Matthew McHugh reflects on the vastness of time and the transience of individual human life. In much of his work, he recontextualizes cave art to comment on the […]
Painted Notes
June 16th – July 24th, 2026 Curfman Gallery, Lory Student Center In collaboration with the Pianos About Town Project, The LSC Arts Program presents Painted Notes – a collection of painted pianos and piano backs, all completed by CSU alumni. Pianos About Town was established in 2010 and is a collaborative project between the City […]
The Sideshow: Lines and Legacies
May 4th – July 31st, 2026 Opening Reception: 5:30 pm, May 7th, 2026 Sideshow Gallery, Lory Student Center Lines and Legacies is a celebration of identity, heritage, and the immigrant experience, featuring the works of Denver-based artists Neha Thakurdesai and Aishwarya Puthran, both women of Indian origin. Together, these artists use their unique voices to […]
Undiminished
Colleen Friday April 2026 – March 2027 Opening Reception: April 21st, 4:30-6 pm, remarks from the artist and guest Al Hubbard at 5pm. Duhesa Gallery, Lory Student Center Undiminished centers the symbiotic relationship between the Arapaho people and the buffalo. It traces parallel histories of massacre, displacement, land loss, and attempted erasure, revealing how these […]
The Sideshow: The Hidden Process
April 3rd – May 1st, 2026 The Sideshow Gallery, Lory Student Center Co-Curated by Miles Emiliano Buchan & Kaira Clarke The Hidden Process brings an unseen ritual to light in a space that is typically filled with finished artworks. Rather than focusing on completed works, this exhibition highlights the sketches, drafts, test prints, mistakes, and […]
Hilo y Tierra: What We Share
Tony Ortega & Daniela Maria Ferreira Cabeza-Vanegas March 10 – June 6, 2026 Opening Reception: March 10th, 4:30-6 pm Curfman Gallery, Lory Student Center Hilo y Tierra: What We Share brings together the works of two artists whose practices are rooted in the exploration of culture, tradition, identity, and home. Though both artists share Latino […]
The Sideshow: Salon des Refusés 2026
February 9 – March 27, 2026 The Sideshow, Lory Student Center Co-Curated by Miles Emiliano Buchan and Kaira Clarke Featuring works by Sylvia R. Baughman, Adele Barrett, Eliana Brown, Katie Brotherton, Sophie Bye, Keegan Casey, Corah Clemmer, Emily Congdon, Emily Grove, Morgan Hennings, Kai Johnson, Sarah Moore, Tula Ortiz, Guillermo Castro Talavera, Lia Walker, and […]
2025 Student Art Exhibition
December 2nd, 2025 – February 27th, 2026 Opening Reception: Tuesday, December 2nd, 4:30- 6:00 pm Reception with comments from the jurors at 5:00 pm View the virtual gallery: https://csulscarts.wixsite.com/studentartexhibition/fall-2025 The Annual Student Art Exhibition hosted by Colorado State University’s Curfman Gallery is the longest running recurring exhibition at CSU. The exhibition is open to all […]