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\"Brilliant-web-header2014\"<\/a>COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. \u2013 \u201cBrilliant 2014,\u201d the University of Colorado Colorado Springs 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, high resolution images and\/or interview requests please email 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

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs, located on Austin Bluffs Parkway in Colorado Springs, is one of the fastest growing universities in the nation. The University offers 37 bachelor\u2019s degrees, 19 master\u2019s and five doctoral degrees. UCCS enrolls about 10,500 students on campus annually and another 2,000 in online programs. For more information, visit www.uccs.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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