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\"Brilliant-web-header2014\"<\/a>\u201cBrilliant 2014,\u201d the UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art\u2019s third annual art party fundraiser extravaganza is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 14 on the Nosh Restaurant Patio and GOCA 121, 121 S. Tejon Street.<\/p>\n

Free parking will be provided in the Plaza of the Rockies garage for this event.<\/p>\n

Advance tickets are now available at www.uccs.edu\/goca<\/a> Tickets range from $40 for member to $80 for VIP. Students are $25 with ID. Discounted 4-packs and 10-packs as well as VIP Packages are available.<\/p>\n

\u201cBRILLIANT\u201d combines artists and dancers, cocktails, Nosh catered food, live(ly) auction, art installation and music, with a creative twist. GOCA 121 and the Nosh patio will be transformed into the party place of the year and, in the words of Daisy McConnell, gallery director, \u201cbrilliant.\u201d<\/p>\n

For \u201cBRILLIANT 2014,\u201d GOCA will feature new works and original performances by Ormao Dance Company, Denver Digerati\/IvarZeile, Soul Mechanics Krew, DJ Prominent and visual artist Wendy Mike. Rana Novini, KRDO News Channel 13 anchor, will emcee the evening\u2019s program with guest appearances by regional leaders throughout. A live(ly) auction includes an original artwork by artist and UCCS alumnus Dareece Walker, plus more.<\/p>\n

\u201cBRILLIANT 2013\u201d is a creative extravaganza that raises critical financial support needed to realize future gallery programs, exhibits, and innovative collaborations. GOCA is known as a regional leader in contemporary culture programming. Money raised at \u201cBRILLIANT\u201d will be used to bring 2014-2015 exhibits and programs in both gallery spaces and to the community.<\/p>\n

GOCA is a regional hub of contemporary art, culture, and conversation. By featuring world-class artists, hosting artist and expert talks, and offering meaningful events, GOCA engages UCCS students, faculty, staff and Pikes Peak Region community members in contemporary culture and life.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact McConnell, dmcconne@uccs.edu<\/a> or call (719)255-3504.<\/p>\n

GOCA is a contemporary arts organization with two galleries – one founded on the UCCS campus in 1981 and a satellite downtown location opened in 2010 in the Plaza of the Rockies building.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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