You’re Invited: First Friday Event | Fri, Apr 3rd | Artistic Voice and Civic Expression

First Friday: Artistic Voice and Civic Expression

Friday, April 3, 2026

CU Denver School of Public Affairs would like to cordially invite you to a First Friday Breakfast Series event.

Co-hosted with the College of Arts & Media

Join CU Denver School of Public Affairs and the College of Arts & Media for a panel discussion on artistic voice and civic expression. This conversation will explore the role of art in public life, focusing on how creative work can shape public discourse, community identity, and democratic participation. Panelists will discuss the many ways that artists engage with social and global issues, offering diverse perspectives on topics such as human rights, borders (national, among others), the environment, and the questions of power and identity.

In person:
Terrace Room (2nd floor), Lawrence Street Center
1380 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80204Virtually:
Zoom

Click here to register

Programming:
8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Check-in and breakfast buffet for in-person attendees
8:45 – 10:00 a.m. Programming for in-person and virtual attendees