LAKEWOOD, Colo., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of its
60th Anniversary, Rocky Mountain College of
Art + Design (RMCAD) extends an invitation to celebrate its
collective artistic heritage. The local art and design college will
be honoring its founding family with the school's distinguished
Legacy Awards, followed by the college's Spring 2024 Commencement
ceremony, and later, the official dedication of the campus's
fabrication studio, the Clark
Richert Memorial Z-Space.
The Legacy Awards recognize individuals of distinction who have
made meaningful contributions to the campus, community, and
creative industries, and embody RMCAD's philosophy of lifelong
learning in the arts. Today, RMCAD presents the award to the Steele
Family and Philip J. Steele
(1916-1993), who founded the school in 1963. The ceremony will take
place in the evening and will include the display of original art,
artifacts, and historical information from the family. Plans for
the Texas lobby redesign will be
unveiled for the dedication of the "Steele Legacy Hall" honoring
its founder and his significant artistic, educational, and historic
contributions.
On Friday, RMCAD will celebrate the commencement of its 2024
graduates. This year, 321 on-campus and online students from
44 states will become the next stewards of the college's
legacy. Graduating from 11 academic programs, these graduates will
be tomorrow's professional artists and designers. Recognized for
their work, dedication, and creativity, these graduates will join
more than 4,000 alumni who have called RMCAD home throughout the
past 60 years.
Following commencement, RMCAD will celebrate the life of local
artist and emeritus faculty, Clark
Richert (1941-2021). Conceptual artist and co-founder of
Drop City Art Collective in Trinidad,
Colorado, Professor Richert was the first painting faculty
hired at RMCAD (known then as Rocky Mountain School of Art).
Richert's significant and diverse body of work is noted for its
innovative approach to art, science, and technology. For RMCAD
alumni, students, and colleagues, Clark is not only remembered for
his significant artistic contributions, but also his mentorship as
a profound, warm, and deeply caring educator. RMCAD will honor
Richert's lifelong work with the dedication of the Clark Richert Memorial Z-Space, the college's
digital Fabrication Lab (FabLab). The multimedia space follows
Clark's inclusive, interdisciplinary, and innovative technological
approach to art and design.
RMCAD recognizes and extends its sincerest gratitude to the
local and broader art and design community for its continued
support. President Brent Fitch said,
"These three events remind us of all the many names that have
contributed to the beautiful mosaic that is RMCAD. Our college is
proud to honor our past while celebrating the future."
To see a complete list of the 2023-2024 RMCAD graduates, click
here.
About RMCAD
Founded in 1963, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an
accredited institution of higher education that offers degree
programs focused on the arts, design, education, technology, and
business. RMCAD serves its students from a 23-acre campus in
Lakewood, Colorado, but also
virtually, as a leader in online education for more than a decade.
RMCAD offers courses taught by practicing industry professionals;
an intimate learning environment; multimedia-rich online classes;
and a beautiful historic campus. The school strives to allow
artists and designers to find their voice, discover their own
paths, and thrive as professionals.
CONTACT: Jenna Heil,
jheil@rmcad.edu
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