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)Â to be added to the list for "call for entries".Â
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.
Spring Exhibitions 2026
Spring Gallery Hours:Â
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Artistry in Scale
Hosted by and the Colorado Art Education Association, this vibrant exhibition features art educators pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.
Exhibition Dates:Â March 16 - April 11
Closing Reception:Â Saturday, April 11 from 1-3pm
Additional Viewing:Â Saturday, March 28 from 10am - 3pm
Spring Craft Fair
Handmade treasures, artisan goods, and creative vibes—shop local and meet the makers!
Date:Â Saturday, April 25 from 9am - 3pm
Location:Â Littleton Campus - Summit Room
 (opens January 31)
91²Ö¿â Studio Arts Capstone Exhibition
Graduating Studio Arts students present their final masterpieces—including installations, paintings, and more—in this immersive showcase.
Exhibition Dates:Â April 16 - May 7
Opening Reception:Â Thursday, April 16 from 5-7pm
Additional Viewing:Â Saturday, April 25 from 12-3pm
Summer Exhibitions 2026
Summer Gallery Hours:Â
Tuesday - Thursday | 10am - 3pm
A Collector’s Legacy
Step into the world of a passionate collector and experience over 450 works by 79 artists, spanning decades and styles. Each piece tells a story—and every work is for sale, ready to go home with you the day you visit. View and purchase works starting in April.
Exhibition Dates: May 20 - June 25
Opening Reception & Donor Celebration:Â Wednesday, May 20 from 5-8pm
Additional Viewing:Â Saturday, June 13 from 12-3pm
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:Â July 11 - 30
Opening Reception:Â Saturday, July 11 from 2-4pm
Additional Viewing:Â Saturday, 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:Â Saturday, August 2 from 9am - 3pm
Location:Â West Lawn
(opens January 31)
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:Â Thursday, August 6 from 5-7pm
Additional Viewing:Â Saturday, August 15 from 12-3pm
91²Ö¿â'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, 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 ACC student work on a rotating basis. The Gallery is located on the second floor.
Map & Directions
Exciting exhibitions of ACC student art are featured at the Parker and , 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 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 ACC 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
91²Ö¿â'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 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 , 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 , 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
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Art Galleries
