Nov 13, 2024 by Alice Crogan

The Emmanuel Art Gallery at CU Denver’s College of Arts & Media (CAM) presents Housekeeping, a solo exhibition by Irish sculptor and CU Denver Art Practices Professor Rian Kerrane. Known for work that blends artifacts and sculpture, Kerrane draws on the discarded and overlooked objects of daily life, transforming them into installations that reflect societal values, consumption, and environmental responsibility.

Nov 25, 2024 by Alice Crogan

Renowned banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck captivated Music & Entertainment Industry Studies students at CU Denver with a master class in the King Center on November 15, 2024.

Nov 7, 2024

(Canvas Rebel) A group of CAM students and aspiring music business professionals who met at CU Denver while forming the university’s first student radio (Denver Lynx Radio) has formed a music promotion organization called Vapid Haus. Through concert and portrait photography, interviews, playlists, show promotions, and more, the group is introducing listeners to musicians. Canvas Rebel interviewed the group to talk about their new venture.

Nov 12, 2024

(Westword) The up-and-coming Denver music group Marfa, composed of CAM alumni Bryce Menchaca and Kellen Wall, are having a moment. Ace retro-rock producer and singer-songwriter Nick Waterhouse invited Marfa to a studio in Los Angeles to record their song “66”. Menchaca and Wall met in a songwriting class at CU Denver and began collaborating while students. Now they are receiving offers from major record labels.

Nov 11, 2024 by Alice Crogan

Malakye Zaayin Tsosie, a CU Denver Film & Television student, has created a beautifully personal film that is resonating across cultures and generations. His short documentary recently screened at the highly selective and prestigious Santa Fe International Film Festival.

Sep 10, 2024 by Alice Crogan

Tenzing Rigdol '05, renowned for his powerful works that bridge Tibetan culture with contemporary art, has been commissioned by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) for a groundbreaking series of contemporary pieces.

Oct 28, 2024 by Alice Crogan

CU Denver’s College of Arts & Media (CAM) is celebrating its fifth consecutive year being named one of the best schools to study music business by Billboard. The recognition highlights CU Denver’s ongoing commitment to preparing students for impactful careers in the evolving music industry.

Aug 20, 2024 by Alice Crogan

Absolute Immunity, open to the public at CU Denver’s Emmanuel Art Gallery on August 19th, explores power struggles and the unseen forces that reinforce social and political inequities.

Oct 8, 2024

(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)—Watch an interview with prolific Tibetan artist and alum, Tenzing Rigdol.

Oct 24, 2024

CAM Art Historian Maria Elena Buszek was recently interviewed by communication scholar Daniel Makagon for his "Seeing the Scene" series in the iconic punk magazine Razorcake. In the conversation, Maria dives into topics such as punk creativity, feminism, history, and her journey toward writing a "punk art history."

Oct 14, 2024

(Santa Fe New Mexican)— CU Denver Film & Television student Malakye Tsosie's short documentary Woven Together is featured in the standout lineup of the 16th Santa Fe International Film Festival, which continues to grow in prominence with its diverse selection of films.

Oct 7, 2024

Hear the history of AI, where technology stands today, the benefits and concerns surrounding AI, and a basic understanding of what media forensics can and cannot do. Speakers are Phillip De Leon, associate vice chancellor for research and professor of electrical engineering, and Catalin Grigoras, associate professor and director of the National Center for Media Forensics.

Aug 29, 2024

(9News Denver)— In Watershed, Film & Television professor and filmmaker Hans Rosenwinkel documents the incredible story of Mallory Weggemann as she prepares for the Tokyo Paralympics. Watch now on Peacock!

Sep 25, 2024

The city of Everett, Washington has installed a public art piece called “Affirmation Station,” designed by visual arts alum Timothy C. Flood '05. This interactive sculpture, located downtown, features positive messages and audio affirmations aimed at uplifting the community, encouraging engagement, and enhancing the city’s atmosphere for both locals and visitors.

Jul 23, 2024 by Alice Crogan

CU Denver’s College of Arts & Media (CAM) welcomed Dean Lucinda Bliss on July 1, 2024. Dean Bliss brings a dynamic vision for the future of arts and education and a wealth of experience.

Aug 26, 2024 by Jasper Lipscomb

Museum of Outdoor Art (MOA) presented their annual Design and Build internship program this summer in partnership with CU Denver’s College of Arts & Media. Visual Arts student Josephine Clark and recent alumnus Christian Smith were among the eight artists selected for this year’s eight-week internship.

Jul 29, 2024 by Jasper Lipscomb

CU Denver Film & Television has received its third consecutive listing as one of MovieMaker’s 30 best film schools in the US and Canada.

Mar 15, 2022 by Megan Briggs

Pierre Bensusan joins the outstanding CU Denver guitar faculty for a night of music celebrating the diversity and brilliance of the guitar.

Aug 3, 2021 by Megan Briggs

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

May 25, 2021

(Denver 9News)— Shane Still fell in love with photography for its ability to capture life's greatest moments. For his thesis project as a photography major at University of Colorado Denver, he thought it was just as important to capture some of life's most difficult times.