Dec 13, 2021

Congratulations to legends of the bluegrass and festival scene, Leftover Salmon and their bassist, CAM faculty Greg Garrison, who are being inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. CAM is proud of Dr. Garrison, not only for his contributions to the fabric of bluegrass and Colorado music, but for his commitment to mentoring students in the classroom and as leader of the CU Denver Bluegrass Ensemble.

Dec 9, 2021

Sean Koto is the visual arts section administrator in the College of Arts & Media’s Visual Arts Department. He’s known by his peers as a professional employee who is deeply dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and to the safety and success of students.

Nov 8, 2021 by Megan Briggs

Bryce Menchaca signed a songwriting deal with BMG, one of the biggest names in the music business.

Oct 25, 2021

The “web series project”—the only of its kind among U.S. art schools—gives students hands-on experience creating an episodic film series from start to finish.

Oct 13, 2021

Check out photos from Awadagin Pratt's October 4th performance at the King Center Concert Hall on the Auraria Campus. Pratt was joined by members of the Colorado Symphony and CAM faculty member Gregory Walker.

Oct 8, 2021 by Alice Crogan

–Punk and New Wave posters will take over the walls of the historic Emmanuel Art Gallery from October 14 through December 21 in electrifying tandem exhibitions, depicting the revolutionary intersection between music, design, and pop culture. “Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die Redux: Punk Graphic Design” and “Reversing Into the Future: New Wave Graphic Design” feature the storied posters, patches, and fashion from the collection of Andrew Krivine, who holds one of world’s most important collections of Punk and Post-Punk graphic art.

Oct 6, 2021 by Megan Briggs

Songwriting professor Owen Kortz used grant money he received last year to construct, outfit, and staff a music studio in Urban Peak, a drop-in shelter for youth experiencing homelessness in Denver. A Grand Opening event with live music will take place Oct. 14, 2021.

Oct 4, 2021

"The Fantasy Show " features new artworks produced by Museum of Outdoor Art Design and Build Fellow Tiffany Matheson '15 and 2021 Artists in Residence Scottie Burgess '18.

Sep 28, 2021 by Megan Briggs

In its first exhibit since the onset of COVID-19, the Next Stage gallery invites visitors to step "Through the Looking Glass" into a wonderland-like display of multimedia art.

Sep 22, 2021 by Megan Briggs

CU Denver welcomes pianist Awadagin Pratt to the Auraria Campus October 4, 2021. Carried by accounts of being stopped by police for driving while black, Awadagin Pratt’s multimedia performance uses art to engage the conversation about racism.

Sep 15, 2021 by Megan Briggs

Alum Tim Kimmel '98 traces his success in sound editing to his time in CAM, which led to internship, then a job, and (so far) three Emmys.

Sep 2, 2021

(9News Denver)–– CU Denver student and pianist, Hunter Gamel, hopes sharing his story may inspire other people, like Stevie Wonder has inspired him.

Aug 30, 2021 by Megan Briggs

Hannah L. Drake and Josh Miller visit CU Denver College of Arts & Media to present their lecture "From Underestimated to the Cover of the New York Times”, which chronicled their path to creating the (Un)Known Project.

Aug 26, 2021 by Alice Crogan

The beloved bronze work of sculptor Dan Ostermiller is considered fundamental to the artistic spirit of Colorado. With the upcoming installation of an eight-foot, 1,000-pound Lynx statue, his work will also be fundamental to the spirit of the University of Colorado Denver.

Aug 12, 2021 by Alice Crogan

The College of Arts & Media (CAM) at CU Denver joins Energize Colorado and the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) to host a community event that promotes creativity and inclusivity in the business sector. Using Creativity to Drive Inclusion in Colorado Business will take place at the Emmanuel Art Gallery on the Auraria campus on August 24th at 4pm.

Aug 3, 2021 by Megan Briggs

"When the Power Comes Back On," a song by CAM sophomore FInn O'Sullivan, is chosen as the winner of 2020’s John Lennon Songwriting Contest “Song of the Year” award.

Jul 28, 2021

The College of Arts & Media (CAM) at CU Denver is proud to announce Dr. Christina H. Paguyo as the Assistant Dean for Student Success & Creativity Science.

Jul 26, 2021

(303 Magazine)–– Non-fungible token, or NFT, has become a huge buzzword in the past few months. Travis Vermilye, a professor of design and illustration at CU Denver, described an NFT as a “digital record that stores and proves ownership.”

Jul 19, 2021 by Megan Briggs

In fall 2022, University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) will host the Mexico Studies Chair for visiting scholars within the College of Arts & Media (CAM) Film & Television department.

Jul 7, 2021

The Audio Engineering Society (AES) has awarded the AES Educational Foundation Scholarship to Ashell Fox ’21 for graduate studies in the CU Denver Master of Science Recording Arts (MSRA) program. The highly competitive scholarship is designated for students, such as Fox, who are committed to entering the field of audio engineering.