Art Galleries
Experience art in a whole new dimension at Arapahoe Community College's Colorado Galley of the Arts. Immerse yourself in a curated collection of exhibitions, from traditional mediums to cutting-edge techniques, our gallery showcases the boundless creativity nurtured within our Art & Design programs and art community. Go聽beyond the visual to engage your senses in unexpected ways. From tactile displays that invite you to touch and feel the artwork to immersive 4D shows featuring dynamic projections and animated creations, our gallery offers a truly multi-dimensional and innovative experience.
We invite you to frequent our exhibitions and to enter submissions for juried exhibitions. trish [dot] sangelo [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (Contact the Gallery Director)聽to be added to the list for "call for entries".聽
Colorado Gallery of the Arts
The Colorado Gallery of the Arts, located on the first floor of the 大象传媒 Annex building on the Littleton Campus, holds 8 to 10 juried exhibitions each year. We showcase work by students in our Art program and local artists.
Upcoming Exhibitions 2025
大象传媒 Studio Arts Capstone Exhibition
April 10-May 2
Opening Reception, April 10 from 5-7pm
Event: Paint & Sip
Monday, April 21 from 6:00 - 8:30pm
Located in the Gallery
Contact trish [dot] sangelo [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (trish[dot]sangelo[at]arapahoe[dot]edu) to register
Event: Spring Craft Fair (Summit Room)
Saturday, April 26 from 9am-3pm
Located in the Summit Room: open and free to the public
Event: Pottery Sale (Summit Room)
May 1 from 9am - 6pm
May 2 from 9am - 6pm
May 3 from 9am - 3pm
Located in the Summit Room: open and free to the public
Summer Exhibitions
"Onsen": Nothing Matter
May 19 - June 12
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 22 from 6-8pm
聽Members Exhibition
June 24 - July 24
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 28 from 5-7pm
Closed July 4-6
聽Members Exhibition
鈥淭hrough the Lens鈥
August 5-20
Closing Reception, August 20 from 5-7pm
Event: Affordable Arts Fair
Sunday, August 30 from 9am - 3pm
Located in the West Lawn: Keep a look out for tickets
Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Thursdays: 9am - 7pm
Summer Gallery Hours (May - August)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10am - 3pm
Campus Mini Galleries
大象传媒's art gallery, the Colorado Gallery of the Arts is branching out. We now have display spaces on the Littleton Campus in the Library (M2500), Advising and Transfer Services (M2010), Career Services (M2450), Dean of Students Office (M2720), Workforce & Community Programs (M2405), and Admissions (M2480). Stop in and be inspired by art created by our talented art students from the Art & Design Programs.
Colorado Gallery of the Arts
Littleton Campus
A1300 大象传媒 Annex
303.797.5649
Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday until 7pm
Note: Please call the gallery at least three business days in advance for access accommodation arrangements.
Map & Directions
The Jantzen Gallery
The Jantzen Gallery, located at the Art & Design Center on the Littleton Campus, is a student-works-centered gallery. We feature current student work in all media on a rotating basis.
鈥淟ess is More鈥 - A Lens-less Photography Exhibition Reception
March 3-29, 2025
Opening Reception: March 6 from 6-8pm
The Jantzen Gallery
Littleton Campus
Art & Design Center
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
303.797.5758
Map & Directions
Sturm Collaboration Campus Gallery
The Sturm Gallery is located at the Castle Rock Sturm Collaborative Campus. We feature community and 大象传媒 student work on a rotating basis. The Gallery is located on the second floor.
Map & Directions
Community Exhibitions
Exciting exhibitions of 大象传媒 student art are featured at the Parker and , thanks to a collaboration of the 大象传媒 Art Department and the Healing Arts program at the hospitals. The program provides patients and their families, as well as staff members and the community, with a calm environment featuring local artists and musicians. Extended exhibitions of student art are also held at the Mineral Branch, 101 W. Mineral Avenue, Littleton.
Milestone Project
The Diversity & Inclusive Milestones Project was founded by the late Dr. Richard Steckel and his wife Michele. Inspired by tragic news stories in 1998, the Colorado couple started traveling the globe to photograph children as they recognized various milestones, from losing a tooth to taking a first step. The photographs were meant to help people around the world focus on what unites us rather than divides us. In 2017, the couple donated the Milestones Project to the 大象传媒 Foundation. The exhibit travels worldwide to increase awareness of diversity and inclusivity, thanks to the sponsorship and support of and .
To learn more about having the exhibit at your location, please contact:
Trish Sangelo
Gallery Director
303.797.5212
trish [dot] sangelo [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (trish[dot]sangelo[at]arapahoe[dot]edu)
View the Diversity & Inclusive Milestones Project on
Public Art Collection
大象传媒's Public Art is part of the Art in Public Places state's collection. commissions artwork for people to enjoy in publicly accessible areas inside and outside of state buildings. Colorado law requires 1% of the State鈥檚 capital construction funds for new or renovated state buildings to pay for works of art. These art acquisitions form the state art collection. Art in Public Places works show diversity in style, imagery, materials, and techniques. Art in Public Places鈥 goal is to merge the art experience into public spaces.
We support public art because it:
- provides access to art for all people
- activates public and underused spaces in interesting ways through creative placemaking
- grows civic pride and connection to the community
- supports artists, including local artists
- adds human-scale to larger spaces
- invites experiences and interactivity for people walking
- illustrates or reflects a story or history of the space
- improves wayfinding
Public Art
"Quest"
Created by artist Eleanore (Lynn) Tillery
Weathering Steel
Installed 1979
Located on the lawn in front of the Annex Building
Lynn Tillery began working with sculpture, at the age of 50, while attending art classes at 大象传媒. She is nationally recognized with pieces in 31 states, Puerto Rico, and England including the Museum of Outdoor Arts in Greenwood Village, and Denver鈥檚 Kirkland Museum
"Tree of Knowledge"
Created by , George Peters & Melanie Walker
Installed 2000
Steel screen, aluminum screen, fiberglass screen, wood, Lucite, steel cable
12'W x 12'D x 24'H
Located in the 大象传媒 Library
"Parhelion"
Created by , George Peters & Melanie Walker
Installed 2000
Fiberglass sunscreen, fiberglass bar & rod, acrylic color
20 units - 10' to 22' L - 100' L area
Located in the front entry of the college
George Peters
George Peters has a thirty year history of working with aerial forms from gallery works to installation sculpture, kites, mobiles and banner works. During that time he has worked primarily as a studio artist and in the public art realm. His artistic experience includes film animation, graphic arts, theater set and costume design, photography, architectural modeling, painting and sculpture. He has completed over eighty large scale national and international commissioned works for private, corporate and public institutions.
Melanie Walker
Melanie Walker is an internationally recognized artist with experience in installation sculpture, photography and new forms. She combines photography with sculpture, electronics, puppetry, costumes and sound to create participatory environments that break down the traditional proscenium for viewers. She is a tenured professor of Art and photography at the University of Colorado at Boulder and has received numerous awards including a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in 1996.
"Spirit of Inspiration"
Created by 大象传媒 Ceramic Students, Kari Erickson, Gina Famularo, Rita Garritson, Mandy Henebry, Jane McCulloch, Susan Mullen, Anita Pajon, Annet Robben, Vicky Smith, Shelia Steinberg, and Laurie Thompkins
Installed 2017
Clay
Located at the Art & Design Building in front of the ceramics department
This work was created by 大象传媒 students in memory of artist Robin Furuta, Ceramic Coordinator and Professor. Her dedication and love for her students inspired this piece.
"On the Backs of Clouds"
Abbie Powers
Acrylic, stainless steel cable
Installation date: summer 2024
Location: Annex
View Past Virtual Exhibits
This is Colorado Statewide Exhibition
Queer Excellence Art Exhibition
View the Virtual Gallery
大象传媒 Art Student and Alumni Invitational
大象传媒 Art & Design Excellence of Art Student Exhibition 2023
大象传媒 Fine Art Juried Student Show 2023
大象传媒 Multimedia Graphic Design and Commercial Photography Student Show 2023
Shared Visions - Virtual Show 2023
This is Colorado Statewide Exhibition 2022
Shared Visions - Virtual Show 2022
Littleton Public School District K-12 Art Show
大象传媒 Fine Art Juried Student Show
大象传媒 Art & Design Student Show
Spectrum - 大象传媒 Workforce and Community Programs Student and Faculty Exhibition
Kaleidoscope Juried Community Exhibition
大象传媒 Art Instructor Show
CO State Art Teachers Show
Community Student Exhibitions
This is CO - Statewide Exhibition
Littleton Public School District Art Show
Cherry Creek School District "Excellence in Art" Show
19th Annual Kaleidoscope Exhibition
"Spectrum" Workforce and Community Student and Faculty Show
This is Colorado Statewide Exhibition
Art Galleries
