The Center for Visual Art (CVA) operates as the off-campus art gallery for Metropolitan State University of Denver, showcasing significant contemporary artworks. More than just a gallery, the CVA, an award-winning venue founded in 1990, functions as an interactive art lab for both MSU Denver students and the wider community. Its establishment aimed to expose students to cutting-edge art trends and expand the university’s art curriculum. As a non-profit art space, the CVA plays a vital role in enriching Denver’s and the Rocky Mountain West’s cultural landscape, offering access to unique artworks that might not be exhibited in the region otherwise.