METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER GRADUATES DISPLAY WORK AT DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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Shows Promise Features Extraordinary Artists in Higher Education

Three recent graduates in the art program at Metropolitan State College of Denver will be the first to have their work on display now through January 2010 at Denver International Airport (DIA). The exhibit, dubbed “Shows Promise,” features emerging artists and includes pieces by Spring 2009 Metro State graduates Chelsea Middaugh, Carolin Rutsche and Rebecca Taylor.

“This gives our students a worldwide showcase for their work while at the same time letting everyone know that Metro State has a vibrant and exciting art program,” said Jennifer Garner, associate professor with Metro State and the director and curator of the school’s Center for Visual Arts. “We hope this exhibit not only draws in airport visitors but spurs conversation about art in general.”

Equipped with bachelor of fine arts degrees, the three alumni artists are exhibiting thesis work that was completed for their respective area of concentration within Metro State’s Art Department. Co-curated by Garner and Amy Laugesen of DIA’s public art department, the exhibit is the first in a series planned by the airport to feature emerging artists from the state’s institutions of higher education.

“We chose to launch our program with Metro State because of our familiarity with the college’s art program and the wonderful work Jennifer has done with students there,” said Laugesen. “This is an evolving program that will help provide these student artists a national and even international platform for their work while putting Colorado on the map as an arts destination.”

“Shows Promise” is located in the northeast corner of the sixth floor in the Airport’s Jeppesen Terminal. The exhibit from Metro State will be on display through January 2010. More information on Metro State Art Program is available on the school’s Web site at www.mscd.edu.