VASD Program

Art + Events

The Visiting Artist, Scholar, + Designer Program

The Visiting Artist, Scholar, and Designer (VASD) Program values passionate curiosity and explores critical, diverse, and creative inquiry through a variety of events and direct interaction with leading national and international thinkers and makers. 

This program unites the entire RMCAD community and opens its doors to the Denver-metro area by inviting the public to attend evening artist talks by our roster of distinguished guests. These guests also engage with RMCAD students and faculty through private events, such as studio visits, gallery talks, and workshops.

Get Involved

Our program is all about our community. Join our e-mail list for the latest updates, or suggest a speaker for our next series! If you have questions about our program, email vasdp@rmcad.edu or call 800.888.ARTS.

Westword's Best of Denver 2016

The VASD Program was voted Best Incubator for Visiting Artists and Scholars in the Arts and Entertainment category. Westword writes, “The program continues to push the intellectual and inventive envelope by celebrating and exploring the work and words of artists from across the cultural spectrum.”

UPCOMING VASD Events

ESTEBAN CABEZA DE BACA – VASD Program Artist Talk

ESTEBAN CABEZA DE BACA – VASD Program Artist Talk

March 19, 2024, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Esteban Cabeza De Baca shares his artist talk, West of Federal with the RMCAD community on campus and via livestream on Tuesday, March 19. 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. MT

Student-Led Q+A Session with Esteban Cabeza de Baca

Student-Led Q+A Session with Esteban Cabeza de Baca

March 20, 2024, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Join this student-led Q+A conversation with visiting artist Esteban Cabeza de Baca! Lunch will be provided. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. MT.

One-on-Ones with Esteban Cabeza de Baca

One-on-Ones with Esteban Cabeza de Baca

March 20, 2024, 9:30am - 4:10pm

RMCAD online and on-ground students have the exciting opportunity to meet one-on-one with visiting artist Esteban Cabeza de Baca. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 9:30 a.m. - 4:10 p.m. MT

Don't Miss a Great Speaker

To receive periodic updates about upcoming speakers and events, please fill out the form below and select Visiting Artist, Scholar, + Designer Program. If you have questions about the VASD Program, email vasdp@rmcad.edu or call 800.888.ARTS.

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