For 45 years, the Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA) has been a beacon of artistic innovation in Colorado Springs—bringing world-class contemporary art to our community while creating unparalleled opportunities for UCCS students. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to Carry the Light and support GOCA’s future through this year’s UCCS Giving Day.
Your gift helps:
✨ Empower UCCS students with paid, hands-on experience in a professional gallery setting, working alongside renowned artists and curators.
✨ Expand arts education by funding 60+ class visits each year, integrating contemporary art into the UCCS curriculum.
✨ Support global artistry by ensuring artists from around the world are showcased and compensated equitably—often above industry standards.
✨ Keep art accessible by funding free exhibitions and events, including Wellness Wednesdays, so everyone in our community can engage with contemporary art.
✨ Launch careers by providing students with mentorship, internships, and pathways to graduate school and professional roles in the arts.
✨ Strengthen community connections by funding GOCA as UCCS’s most public-facing arts venue, where campus and community come together.
GOCA isn’t just a gallery—it’s a creative force that challenges ideas, sparks conversations, and makes art an experience for everyone. When we plan exhibitions, we think about you—what excites you, what inspires you, what makes you think. We’re a space where humor is welcome, refreshments are plentiful, and art is always free.
This Giving Day, your support directly fuels our ability to bring groundbreaking exhibitions and programming to Colorado Springs. Every gift makes a difference. Let’s Carry the Light together and keep GOCA thriving for the next 45 years!
💛 Give today and make an impact!
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