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Nursing junior Nikita Thapa and film and animation sophomore Ajilon Reese find inspiration on campus for their artwork . They find value in the process of creating their art.

GETTING LOST IN THE COST

Martín Grajalez-Flórez, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

In this capitalist society, everything has a price. Art is no exception. The cost of art is often confused with value, even though by definition they mean almost exactly the same thing. However, cost and...

Back at the Gallery

Back at the Gallery

Emily Eckland February 16, 2021

The Friday night opening of the “Through the Viewfinder” exhibit at the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) gallery downtown was unlike any exhibit in years past. Students were excited to see their photography...

Through The Viewfinder

Through The Viewfinder

Jace DiCola February 16, 2021

The pandemic’s turmoil has caused the closure of many beloved activities, yet Grand Junction & Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has a love for art that persists. Despite Grand Junction’s Downtown...

Art down to the bone

Vincent Fronczek September 6, 2017

On Sept. 1, the reception for the Colorado Mesa University Gallery's latest exhibition The Wishbone, The Jawbone, and the Backbone, a solo show by Laura Grossett, was held. Grossett is an artist, printmaker...

Why did you choose CMU?

Savanna Poelma August 27, 2017

Students come to Colorado Mesa University for multiple reasons, whether they are athletic, academic, or financial. Tyler Sandoval, currently studying in the nursing program, was inspired to join the...

Dancing into CMU

Laura Huwa August 26, 2017

Colorado Mesa University dance department welcomed a new member onto the faculty this semester. Amanda Benzin, a tap specialist, contemporary jazz teacher and performer, has swept in and taken the job. This...

CMU to host info meeting on European art trip

Caleb Quimby February 28, 2017

Tuesday, Feb. 28 will be the first informational meeting about a trip to Europe that allows for Colorado Mesa University students to get academic credit. The trip caps at 40 students and does not require...

Senior Exhibitions: Chroma and Monochrome through Vida en Movimiento

Crite Staff February 15, 2017

by Ashton Collett, Felicia Martinez and Vincent Fronczek During the spring semester, the graduating BFA students of Colorado Mesa University get to shine in their very own senior exhibitions. This month’s...

Gallery displays “That Would Be Chaos”

Crite Staff October 31, 2016

Chaos perfectly fits the Art and Design Department Faculty exhibit. There is incredible diversity in medium as well as style. This impressive show has a second opening reception on Friday, Nov....

Bliss Fishing at the Art Center

Crite Staff October 23, 2016

by Ashton Collett, Felicia Martinez, Vincent Fronczek "Bliss Fishing," the exhibition currently held at the Art Center, is not about fishing. You’re not going to find illustrations or pointers from...

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