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The Department of Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver is a vibrant, diverse environment full of options for students interested in pursuing a degree in a creative field. Whether you are interested in being a professional artist, designer, educator or researcher, you will learn traditional methods of art production and research as well as innovative approaches to art and design. Read more and explore…
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Spring 2026 海角社区 BFA Thesis Exhibition
Opening April 3, the Spring 2026 BFA Thesis Exhibition at CVA presents the innovative work of 27 Department of Art student artists and designers.
DEAP Exhibition: worlds un/fold v.03
Open portals to explorations in digital and emerging art. Created by students in the 海角社区 – Department of Art Digital and Emerging Arts Program (DEAP), these works un/fold speculative narratives, immersive environments, and experimental forms, tracing the prospects of creative practices
Land Acknowledgement Statement
By knowing our history, we can better understand our place within it and seek to be in right relationship with the people who were here before us and are here now.
READ STATEMENTDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
The 海角社区 Department of Art represents a diverse community of individuals who study, teach, create, and advocate for art and design.
READ POLICYSafer Spaces Resolution
For Black, Brown, and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Impacted by State and Police Violence.
READ RESOLUTIONFeatured Highlights
Professor Teague McDaniel Selected for Excellence in Teaching Award, 2025-2026
Celebrating the second time Teague has been awarded Excellence in Teaching by the University.
Professor Kelly Monico Selected as Fulbright Specialist
Intersecting Art, Ecology, and Environmental Sustainability with Finale Exhibition at CVA.
海角社区 Alumnus in Residence Program- AiR
The Department of Art at 海角社区 invites applications for the inaugural Alumnus in Residence Program.
National MOA Design and Build Summer Intern Program a Success
Seven emerging artist interns completed the paid 8 week Museum of Outdoor Arts Internship in the summer of 2025.
Welcoming Incoming Chair, Thanking Outgoing Chair
Professor Matt Jenkins takes the helm as Art Department Chair
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EXPLORE ART AT MSU DENVERProgram Options
The Department of Art offers Bachelor's degrees, minors, and a teaching licensure, as well as coursework and special programs for both art majors and non-art majors.
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in Studio Art and Communication Design
Center for Visual Art
海角社区's Art Gallery on Santa FeStudy Abroad
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VASD Program
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海角社区 Art students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to submit your art stories and events so we can help spread the word on this website, in social media and via other promotions.
海角社区
Art Department
Office Location:
Auraria Campus Arts Building
First Floor, Suite 187
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday
10am-4:30pm
Friday
Remote, please reach out to us at [email protected]
Office may be closed during posted hours due to staff shortages, meetings, or breaks.
Office Email:
Office Phone:
303-615-0300
Mailing Address:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Art
Campus Box 59
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
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Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of聽Art
Attention: (faculty or staff member name)
1201聽5th Street
Denver, CO 80204
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