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Spring 2026 海角社区 BFA Thesis Exhibition

Graphic image of the thesis exhibition and CVA logos in black and white with a human torso drawn from squiggling lines of text that resemble a fingerprint.

April 3 鈥 May 2, 2026

Opening April 3, the Spring 2026 BFA Thesis Exhibition at CVA presents the innovative work of 27 emerging artists and designers from the Department of Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver. This bi-annual showcase not only marks the culmination of their undergraduate studies but also offers a vital platform for students to engage with the local arts community.

This body of work represents a range of nuanced topics framing what it means to be an individual in contemporary society. Collectively, the artists consider how perception is shaped by social, cultural, and political systems鈥攁nd whose experiences are centered or marginalized within them. Using mediums ranging from jewelry to interactive assemblage to zines, artists and designers question how identity is shaped by cultural forces through these themes of social conditioning and constructed realities.

Artists & Designers:

 

Marlene Armas-Hernandez

Irania Carrazco

Clara Chalfant

Rachael Curtis

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Tellie Fackelman

Jess Gerome

Jenn Guelich

Rex Herlin

Cate Jenkins

Brianna Jimmerson

Katherine Johnson

Kierree Kalmashon

Jose Martinez Castruita

AJ Menor

Corey Metellus

Samuel Michael

Blake Morrison

Tatum Newman

Deven Nolasco

Elizabeth Pierce

Julio (July) Ramirez

Maya Ries

Joshua Steele

Jade Steven

Katheryn Uchaykin

 

Exhibition Guide