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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 VASD Program is all about our community. Join the VASD 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 program Events

MINDY JOHNSON - VASD Program Artist Talk

Mindy Johnson – VASD Program Artist Talk

February 11, 2025, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Mindy Johnson is an award-winning author, musician, filmmaker, educator, and animation historian with expertise on women in early animation. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MT

Character Design Workshop with Mindy Johnson

Character Design Workshop with Mindy Johnson

February 12, 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am

Students have the exclusive opportunity to learn about character design from Disney animation historian Mindy Johnson! Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. MT

Student-Led Q+A with Mindy Johnson

Student-Led Q+A with Mindy Johnson

February 12, 2025, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Student-Led Q + A Sessions are private, casual, in-person conversations open to RMCAD students, faculty, and staff. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. MT

Don't Miss a Great Speaker

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

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