Colorado Mesa University Art Gallery — Attraction in Grand Junction

The art that was being displayed was graffiti it had a good mix but it didn't leave for any kind of Separation to give you that sensation of art or the display in the difference of Art it made you feel like you were in the ghetto or at a street concert which may have been what they were looking for for that style or type of Art but it didn't leave you that sense or presence of moving up or separating yourself from the poverty mindset. It definitely set the tone for a younger generation if that's what you're looking for but I think the quality I'm moving into art needs to be displayed differently I've seen different varieties of street art and graffiti and the combination of them both this did not give you that sense I was hoping for something more and that's kind of what it did it left it flat when you call somebody in to do something special for a...

They have about five artists that they show case every month. This month in May 2025 they were showcasing Sara Rodriguez whose art style is whimsical and a natural magical feel to it. David Cowsry with chaotic fun city life canvas work. Alya Pierce mostly sculptures the have a twisting lurking shapes underneath. Lexi Alexander's works were wonderfully detailed works, I felt as if I could touch them and feel living flesh. And Gigi McBurney whose canvas works held both harsh erratic brush strokes and long languid strokes, but all pieces had a feel of sadness at...

The art changes every month. I feel extremely proud of our school and our city to incorporate such an amazing piece of culture to the area. I encourage everyone to stop by, it is free! Also, if you feel like dressing up, the first Friday of the month has the artist talk with free appetizers and (not so free) alcohol. The gallery features not only student art but acclaimed artists from all...