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 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) to be added to the list for "call for entries".
Colorado Gallery of the Arts
The Colorado Gallery of the Arts, located on the first floor of the ACC 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
Summer Exhibitions
"Onsen": Nothing Matter
May 19 - June 12
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 22 from 6-8pm
Art Depot Members Exhibition
June 24 - July 24
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 28 from 5-7pm
Closed July 4-6
Fall Exhibitions
Event: ACC Outdoor Summer Craft Fair
August 2 from 9am - 3pm
Discover an eclectic mix of handcrafted treasures and unique goods from talented local artists and vibrant vendors!
Arapahoe Community College, West Lawn
Lone Tree Photography Club Members Exhibition
“Through the Lens”
August 5-20
Closing Reception, August 20 from 5-7pm
Enjoy a wide range of subjects captured by local photographers with extraordinary talent. Learn more LTPC.
Event: Affordable Arts Festival
Sunday, August 24 from 9am - 3pm
Located in the West Lawn: Keep a look out for tickets
This popular event features over a hundred regional artists showcasing one-of-a-kind works of art, all priced at $150 or less. Tickets are available at the gate or online. Located on ACC’s West Lawn.
This is CO Exhibition
September 3-25
Opening Reception: September 4 from 5-7pm
Be dazzled by paintings, drawings, and mixed media from local artists.
Hosted by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild. Want to participate go to the Heritage Guild website to learn more.
Want to learn more about submitting your art? View submission information.
Across the Globe Exhibition
October 2 – 30
Opening Reception: October 2 from 5-7pm
Explore art and photography inspired by ACC Study Abroad programs in Costa Rica and Sicily.
Event: Paint & Sip
October 27 from 6-8pm
Join us for a creative evening as you tap into your artistic side. Held at the gallery. Contact trish [dot] sangelo [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (trish[dot]sangelo[at]arapahoe[dot]edu) for the registration link.
Shared Visions: Tactile and Immersive Exhibition
November 6 – December 3
Opening Reception: November 6 from 4-7pm
Experience this interactive, touchable art display created by the Colorado Center for the Blind and ACC art students. Closed November 24-30
Event: Holiday Craft Fair
November 15 from 9am - 3pm
Enjoy holiday shopping for unique, handmade gifts. Located in the ACC Summit Room.
Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Thursdays: 9am - 7pm
Summer Gallery Hours (May - August)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10am - 3pm
Campus Mini Galleries
ACC'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 ACC 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.
“Less is More” - 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 ACC student work on a rotating basis. The Gallery is located on the second floor.
Map & Directions
Community Exhibitions
Exciting exhibitions of ACC student art are featured at the Parker and Littleton Adventist Hospitals, thanks to a collaboration of the ACC 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 Denver Community Credit Union’s 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 ACC Foundation. The exhibit travels worldwide to increase awareness of diversity and inclusivity, thanks to the sponsorship and support of Denver Digital Imaging Center and GlobalMindED.
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 Pinterest
Public Art Collection
ACC's Public Art is part of the Art in Public Places state's collection. Art in Public Places commissions artwork for people to enjoy in publicly accessible areas inside and outside of state buildings. Colorado law requires 1% of the State’s 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’ 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 ACC. She is nationally recognized with pieces in 31 states, Puerto Rico, and England including the Museum of Outdoor Arts in Greenwood Village, and Denver’s Kirkland Museum
"Tree of Knowledge"
Created by Airworks Studio, 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 ACC Library
"Parhelion"
Created by Airworks Studio, 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 ACC 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 ACC 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
ACC Art Student and Alumni Invitational
ACC Art & Design Excellence of Art Student Exhibition 2023
ACC Fine Art Juried Student Show 2023
ACC 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
ACC Fine Art Juried Student Show
ACC Art & Design Student Show
Spectrum - ACC Workforce and Community Programs Student and Faculty Exhibition
Kaleidoscope Juried Community Exhibition
ACC 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
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