May 7, 2025

April 20, 2025

A tribute singer dresses up like her and tours the West. Artists adorn walls and their bodies with her likeness. And music fans worldwide continue to celebrate her music. 30 years after her tragic murder, Selena remains a touchpoint for generations of Latin Americans.

January 27, 2025

The plate, which is available for both cars and motorcycles, highlights the state's growing recognition of its Chicano heritage.

January 13, 2025

The state of Colorado rang in the new year by adding a "Chicana/o Pride" special license plate option for the state’s motorists.

January 9, 2025

The license plates were approved through a 2024 bill sponsored by Denver Democrats Rep. Tim Hernández and Sen. Julie Gonzales and designed by Alamosa artist Larysa Medina and Denver artist Anthony Garcia Sr.

January 9, 2025

Colorado has around 150 commemorative and specialty license plates. In 2025, two new plates joined the mix: one raising awareness for the state’s agriculture industry and one celebrating its Chicana/o community. 

January 7, 2025

If you're out on the road, you may notice some new Colorado license plates pass by. Last June, Governor Jared Polis approved the creation of the 'Chicana/Chicano Pride' license plate.

January 6, 2025

In June of last year, Colorado Governor Jared Polis approved the creation of a 'Chicana/o' special license plate, and as of January 1, it's an option for drivers hitting the state's DMV.

January 6, 2025

A brightly colored Chicana/o themed license plate is now among options available to Coloradans for their cars or motorcycles. The plate features a pair of clasped brown hands with mountains and a bright sunburst sky. 

December 11, 2024

Earlier this year, State Sen. Julie Gonzales and Rep. Tim Hernandez saw the legislative approval of the “Creating the Chicano Special License Plate” bill. After two previous unsuccessful attempts in 2016 and 2018, the Chicano License Plate will now see the light of day from the fronts and backs of cars for Colorado drivers who wish to sport their heritage.

December 6, 2024

What does sacred space look like to you?

Artists and co-curators Bianca Dominguez and Larysa Medina asked dozens of Latino youth and adult artists to answer this question through art. 

The answers became "Creating Sacred Spaces: Reconnecting to Identity and Culture," a new visual arts exhibit at the Genesis Gallery at the Lakewood United Methodist Church.

December 5, 2024

More than 20 young artists participated in showcasing a sacred space. The exhibition allows communities to preserve their cultural heritage and connect to their roots. Inside the Genesis Gallery, several displays of art symbolize sacred space.

December 3, 2024

The exhibition is sponsored by MSU Denver Journey Through Our Heritage, Chicano Humanities and Arts Council and the Colorado Folk Arts Council. This unique holiday showcase features over 30 young and emerging artists who honor how sacred space enables communities to preserve their cultural heritage and connect to their own sense of self.

December 2, 2024

The artistic design of the Chicana/o Special License Plate was facilitated in a community-driven process initiated by a group of artists convened at renowned Chicano muralist Leo Tanguma’s house.

April 25, 2024

A bill to create a special license plate supporting the Chicano community in Colorado is moving through the state legislature. 

The proposed plate features a pair of clasped brown hands against a mountain backdrop and an orange sunburst sky, along with roses and a brightly colored serape motif.

February 23, 2024

Coloradans could soon have the option to buy a license plate celebrating Chicano power if a proposed bill passes the state legislature.

February 23, 2024

Chicano culture is taking the driver's seat at the statehouse, as two Democratic lawmakers push a bill that would create a colorful orange and brown license plate to support Colorado's robust Latino community.

February 21, 2024

A simple black, blue, red or green license plate may not say as much about you as you want. Maybe your idea for a vanity plate was too foul, lewd or rude to be accepted. State Representative Tim Hernández wants to offer Coloradans another license plate option, one that would support youth leadership programs around the state and boast a design honoring Chicano culture.

December 1, 2023

Experience the enchantment of the highly anticipated art exhibit, "DREAMS, WISHES AND HOPE: A Winter Solstice Show," showcasing the remarkable talent of CHAC members, Larysa Medina and Damaris M. Santos. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of art as you join us at the prestigious Genesis Gallery, nestled within the vibrant 40 West Arts District of Lakewood.

October 10, 2023

DENVER — The Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) has called the Arts District on Santa Fe home for decades. But last year, they were priced out and forced to leave. Move after move, after move, but now they're finally settled in a spot they'll be able to keep forever. "It's not often you get to find a gallery based off of culture," said Damaris Santos, a mixed medium artist and CHAC's future program director.

August 12-13 & August 26-27, 2023

Visit the Landscape Studio for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process with the Demonstrating Artist Program! Connect with an artist from our local Denver community as they share their own artistic process, and get inspired to explore your own creativity through hands-on activities throughout the Studio.

July 28, 2023

Join us after hours for a brand new summer edition of Untitled: Artist Takeover, hosted by Drew Austin, an interdisciplinary visual artist and curator, and Joshua Emerson, a Navajo comedian, writer, and actor. July's theme is "Hanging Around Bilagaána," with an evening of events, activities, and performances in celebration of and validation for diverse voices, inspired by themes in Desert Rider: Dreaming in Motion (opening July 9).

May 2023

Graduating seniors receiving the BA and BFA degrees participate in an exhibition of their creative work and documentation of their during their last semester of study.

January 4, 2023

This article is primarily about a fellow student I went to college with. This article describes a project we all worked on while in the same class rebranding University of Colorado Denver College of Arts + Media Department.

February 22, 2019

DENVER (CBS4)- There's still time to vote for the next series of snowboards Never Summer Industries makes. The Denver snowboard manufacturer has teamed up for the past five years with Warren Tech to help raise money for the school's art program.

May 23, 2017

Tucked in the north east corner by the art rooms, a colorful mural pops out against the ordinarily bland white walls. The mural features the bright blue, yellow, and white of the Colorado flag with the purple and white A-West logo in the center of the yellow flag. Tubes of paint, brushes, pencils, crayons, markers, ceramic pots, jewelry, and a digital camera surround the yellow middle of the Colorado flag.