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. GoÌýbeyond 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)Ìýto be added to the list for "call for entries".Ìý
Colorado Gallery of the Arts
The Colorado Gallery of the Arts, located on the first floor of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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.
Summer Exhibitions 2026
Summer Gallery Hours:Ìý
Tuesday - Thursday | 10am - 3pm
Online Exclusive Exhibition: A Collector’s Legacy
Discover the vision of a passionate collector through a remarkable collection of over 450 works by 79 artists. Spanning decades, styles, and mediums, the exhibition showcases a diverse array of artwork, including pieces by Nan and Jim McKinnell. View the collection online and inquire about available works Virtual Show.
Purely Pastel
Hosted by the Pastel Society of Colorado, this exhibition showcases a vibrant collection of pastel artworks highlighting the versatility and depth of the medium. .
Exhibition Dates:ÌýJuly 11 - 30
Opening Reception:ÌýSaturday, July 11 from 2-4pm
Additional Viewing:ÌýSaturday, July 18 and 25 from 12-3pm
Outdoor Craft Fair
Handmade treasures, artisan goods, and creative vibes ~ shop local, meet makers, and enjoy the sunshine!
Date:ÌýSaturday, August 1 from 9am - 3pm
Location:ÌýÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ Littleton Campus West Lawn
Free parking and admission. Help support student scholarships.
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Fall Exhibitions 2026Ìý
Fall Gallery Hours:
Monday - Thursday | 10am - 5pm
Lone Tree Photography Club Exhibition
From sweeping landscapes to quiet moments, see the world through the lenses of local photographers with extraordinary talent. .
Exhibition Dates: August 4 - 27
Opening Reception:ÌýThursday, August 6 from 5-7pm
Additional Viewing:ÌýSaturday, August 15 from 12-3pm
Across the Globe Exhibition
Study abroad students showcase art and photography from their travels to London, Yorkshire, and Edinburgh.
September 3 - 24
Opening Reception: September 3 from 5-7pm
Saturday Showing: September 5 from 12-3pm
This Is Colorado Exhibition
Hosted by the Heritage Fine Arts Guild, featuring paintings, drawings, and mixed media by local artists.
September 29 - October 28
Opening Reception: September 30 from 5-7pm
Saturday Showing: October 3 from 12-3pm
Shared Visions Exhibition
Tactile and immersive works created by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and Colorado Center for the Blind students.
November 12 - December 4
Opening Reception: November 12 from 5-7pm
Saturday Showing: November 21 from 12-3pm
Closed: November 23–27
Holiday Craft Fair
Enjoy holiday shopping withÌýlocal crafts and goods created by area artisans.
Free parking and admission. Help support student scholarships.
Saturday, November 21 from 9am - 3pm
Location: College Summit Room
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ'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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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, 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.
Landscape Exhibition

January 12 - February 9
Public reception: January 29 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
Space Exhibit

February 12 - March 6
Opening reception: February 16 from 5:30 -7:30pm
McKinnell Ceramics Scholarship Exhibition

April 2 - April 17
Opening reception: April 2 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
The Jantzen Gallery
Littleton Campus
Art & Design Center
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
303.797.5758
Map & Directions
The Sturm Gallery is located at the Castle Rock Sturm Collaborative Campus. We feature community and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ student work on a rotating basis. The Gallery is located on the second floor.
Map & Directions
Exciting exhibitions of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ student art are featured at the Parker and , thanks to a collaboration of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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.
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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ'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’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
"Roots of Learning, Wings of Growth"
Created by Shania Lauren Cissell
Completed October 20, 2025
Located on the exterior wall of the West side of campus
The mural was made possible by a City of Littleton Public Art Grant.
At the center of the mural is the Tree of Knowledge, symbolizing the pursuit of wisdom and personal development. The colorful blossoms represent the diversity of the student body and the flourishing of knowledge through learning. Birds soaring from the tree branches embody students as they graduate and take flight into the community and workforce, chasing their dreams. At the base, hands shaped like roots reflect the foundational support provided by educators, the college, and the broader community, nurturing and uplifting students throughout their educational journey.
The artist behind this inspiring work is Shania Lauren Cissell, who works under the name . She is a passionate muralist and fine artist based in Colorado. Shania discovered her love for painting as a child and refined her craft through formal studies at Fort Lewis College and Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, where she majored in Fine Arts. After the birth of her daughter, Shania’s passion for bold, large-scale artwork grew, leading her to embrace muralism as her true calling. Her work aims to inspire and connect with communities by reflecting themes of growth and transformation.
"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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. 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 , 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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
This is Colorado Statewide Exhibition
Queer Excellence Art Exhibition
View the Virtual Gallery
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Art Student and Alumni Invitational
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Art & Design Excellence of Art Student Exhibition 2023
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Fine Art Juried Student Show 2023
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Fine Art Juried Student Show
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Art & Design Student Show
Spectrum - Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Workforce and Community Programs Student and Faculty Exhibition
Kaleidoscope Juried Community Exhibition
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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
