Opening Reception: 2026 VAPA Visual Art Faculty Exhibitionat Ent Center for the Arts

The Department of Visual & Performing Arts and GOCA present the 2026 UCCS Visual Art Faculty Exhibition. Brand new artworks from ten distinguished faculty will be on view in the Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery at the Ent Center for the Arts. The artists, whose works have been recognized in galleries and museums across the globe, guide the next generation of creatives in the classroom as they continue to expand their own craft. Come check out the artistic practices informing future artists in Colorado Springs. This event is free and open to all!Featured faculty artists include Matt Barton, Vlad Benedetti, Mariah Dekkenga, Corey Drieth, Marina Eckler, Erin Gould, Stacy Guinhaua, Nick Henning, Ben Kinsley and Nathaniel Klein. VIEW ARTIST BIOSArtist TalksThroughout the run of the exhibition the artists will lead informal gallery talks discussing their art practices and the themes of the works on display.Wednesday November 18th 12 -1pmBenjamin KinsleyNathaniel KleinThursday November 19th 12 -1pmStacy GuinhauaVlad BenedettiWednesday December 2nd 12 -1pmNick HenningMarina EcklerThursday December 3rd 12 -1pmErin GouldMatt BartonWednesday December 9th 12 -1pmCoery DriethMariah Dekkenga