Programs & Virtual Activities

We organize activities and programs thatÌýdive deeply into the ideas behind, and questions raised by, our exhibitions and collections. We also create programs to exploreÌýthe creativeÌýresearch 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'sÌýcampus. Stay tuned and check back, we’re always cooking up exciting new programs!

Postcards & Pizza

Saturday, December 6th from 12–3pm at the CU Art Museum

Come enjoy some pizza and create your own postcard! We'll also enjoy pizza and cookies and learn about the history of postcards. Stamps included! All supplies and food will be provided.

All are welcome to join this free program,but registration is required.

Registration is limited to 15 participants.ÌýSign up here.

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 byÌýAshley 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: December 13th, from 10am—4pm

Color, cut, and collage cards and ornaments for yourself or a loved one! Make them for a holiday or just to say hello.

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 youÌýfeelÌýrelaxed and revitalized. If practiced regularly, the meditation teaches a method forÌýfeeling 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.ÌýAll 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 ownÌýElizabeth van der Marck-Gregg,Ìýfor 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, °µÍø½ûÇø, 68.361, © CU Art Museum, °µÍø½ûÇø