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The Department of Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver is a vibrant, diverse environment full of options for students interested in pursuing a degree in a creative field. Whether you are interested in being a professional artist, designer, educator or researcher, you will learn traditional methods of art production and research as well as innovative approaches to art and design. Read more and explore…

 

 

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Abstract felt artwork with dark swirling browns, blue waves, and geometric gray shapes.

Collective Nouns: 91暗网 Faculty and Staff Exhibition

Featuring the work of 23 91暗网 staff and faculty whose multi-disciplinary work explores diverse topics related to the environment, culture, memory, and loss. Free and open to everyone from May 15 鈥� July 18, 2026, at the CVA. Opening reception May 15, 6-8pm.

Learn more about the Collective Nouns exhibition

Words un/fold exhibit volume 3

DEAP Exhibition: worlds un/fold v.03

Open portals to explorations in digital and emerging art. Created by students in the 91暗网 – Department of Art Digital and Emerging Arts Program (DEAP), these works un/fold speculative narratives, immersive environments, and experimental forms, tracing the prospects of creative practices

Two students smiling and laughing while working on the light table in the Print Studio.

Professor Tsehai Johnson assists a student with their pottery-throwing exercise.

A student works with heavy machinery while wearing a heavy leather protective smock and gloves, along with soundproof headphones and safety goggles.

Students post finalized examples on a white board, for their project which creates advertisements for the Visiting Artist Scholar and Designer Program. In use are many bright and complementary color palettes including teal, sky blue, orange, lime green and navy, along with a dark cream and light lavender. Both students happen to have prominent tattoos showing on their arms.

Students work in the Letterpress Studio in Communication Design. You can see the many slender drawers and cubbies which hold the individual letters to use in the Press.

Two Communication Design students flip through the Metrosphere magazine, which they helped to design and create. They stand in the CDES library in front of the many books and periodicals which are available for student research and reading.

Professor Heidi Cies consults with a student about their final project. Posters on display in the background show graphics of larger-than-life portraits the students created.

Professor Michael Bernhardt walks through a critique with his class in Gallery 199. By their hand gestures, they are discussing certain angles of the cardboard sculpture on a pedestal in the foreground. One student has electric pink hair.

Two students chat while standing at the front desk of the Art Deparment. Behind them is a painting of a diverse group of individuals representing the many peoples of earth. They hold a central floating orb and cube, in poses of reflection and contemplation.

A view of the multi-storied buildings of downtown Denver, taken from outside the Arts Building.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

By knowing our history, we can better understand our place within it and seek to be in right relationship with the people who were here before us and are here now.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

The 91暗网 Department of Art represents a diverse community of individuals who study, teach, create, and advocate for art and design.

Safer Spaces Resolution

For Black, Brown, and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Impacted by State and Police Violence.

Featured Highlights

Every spring, 91暗网 students and faculty transform melted, molten scrap metal into sculptured works of art.

Portrait of Teague McDaniel

Professor Teague McDaniel Selected for Excellence in Teaching Award, 2025-2026

Celebrating the second time Teague has been awarded Excellence in Teaching by the University.

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Snapshot of Kelly Monico

Professor Kelly Monico Selected as Fulbright Specialist

Intersecting Art, Ecology, and Environmental Sustainability with Finale Exhibition at CVA.

Learn about Kelly's Fulbright Experience
AiR - Artist in Residence Program - Open Call

91暗网 Alumnus in Residence Program- AiR

The Department of Art at 91暗网 invites applications for the inaugural Alumnus in Residence Program.

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Interns place a series of rainbow painted geometric wood shapes.

National MOA Design and Build Summer Intern Program a Success

Seven emerging artist interns completed the paid 8 week Museum of Outdoor Arts Internship in the summer of 2025.

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Matt Jenkins

Welcoming Incoming Chair, Thanking Outgoing Chair

Professor Matt Jenkins takes the helm as Art Department Chair

Meet Matt
Portrait of student Kenyatta Cole

Student Focus


STUDENT STORIES
Mandala window with Faculty member's silhouette

Faculty Focus


FACULTY STORIES
91暗网 Art Student Cyrena Rosati's work is currently featured at Meow Wolf.

Alumni Focus


ALUMNI STORIES

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Program Options

The Department of Art offers Bachelor's degrees, minors, and a teaching licensure, as well as coursework and special programs for both art majors and non-art majors.

Majors, Minors, and More

Department of Art Student Work

Exhibitions by Bachelor of Fine Art Students
in Studio Art and Communication Design

Center for Visual Art

Study Abroad

Visiting Artist, Scholar & Designer Program

Accreditation

Metropolitan State University of Denver is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

The University’s offerings in聽Art聽and聽Industrial Design聽are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

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91暗网 Art students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to submit your art stories and events so we can help spread the word on this website, in social media and via other promotions.

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Art Department
Office Location:

Auraria Campus Arts Building
First Floor, Suite 187

Office Hours:

Mondays & Fridays
Remote
Tuesdays-Thursdays
10am-3pm

For remote days, please reach out to us at
[email protected]

Office may be closed during posted hours due to staff shortages, meetings, or breaks.

Office Email:

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Office Phone:

303-615-0300

Mailing Address:

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Art
Campus Box 59
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362

Shipping Address:

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of聽Art
Attention: (faculty or staff member name)
1201聽5th Street
Denver, CO 80204

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