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On View
Guiding Quest: Game History Exhibit
September 5 – October 11 (Main Gallery)
Reception: This Fri.10/3, 5pm-7pm
Design evolution is the name of the game in this year’s annual Game History Exhibition. Showcasing a curated selection of artifacts, games, and consoles to play from Champlain College’s Game History Collection, explore how game design genres have evolved over time.
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Craig Winslow: Visiting Artist and Installation
Exhibition Title Forthcoming
Champlain Weekend, October 24-26
Reception: Sat. 10/25, 4pm-6pm
Champlain College alum, Craig Winslow, is an artist and designer who uses light to create playful, narrative-driven visualizations and immersive experiences. Craig has been visiting with our Interaction Design Production (IXD-350) students in collaboration on an installation in the gallery.
MORE ABOUT CRAIG
UPCOMING
A Dam Good Show
November 13, 7pm-9pm
An electrifying fashion show where creativity flows as freely as inspiration itself. This isn’t just any ordinary fashion show; it’s a celebration of the incredible talent within our student community sponsored by Dare to CARE, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and Champlain Esports.
MORE INFO HERE
Around Campus and Beyond
Connor Holtkamp: InSight Purposeful Living Event & CAREERtalk
October 1, 3pm-5pm
Get ready for heat – both professional and literal! Connor Holtkamp, Champlain’s Game Studio Career Coach, has blazed an unconventional trail through the gaming industry. Now he’s ready to share his story while putting his taste buds to the ultimate test.
Join us for a “two-of-a-kind” interview experience where Connor will discuss his values-driven career journey while battling through a gauntlet of increasingly fiery hot sauces. As the heat intensifies, so will the conversation! Discover how his unwavering commitment to his principles opened doors to incredible opportunities and helped him navigate challenging work environments with integrity intact.
Connor’s passion for curiosity and dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace have shaped not just his career but his entire approach to professional growth. Whether you’re breaking into the game industry or looking to align your career with your values, his insights will ignite your own path forward.
Think you can handle the heat? Stick around for the Q&A session – if Connor can still talk after the final sauce!
Fair warning: This event may cause sweating, both from inspiration and capsaicin.
Fulfills the CAREERtalk and Purposeful Living InSight milestone. Must attend the full program to satisfy this requirement.
MORE INFO HERE
Guiding Quest: Game History Exhibit
Reception: Fri.10/3, 5pm-7pm
Fri.10/3, 5pm-7pm,(Main Gallery)
Let’s go out with a Bang! Join us for a reception for Guiding Quest our annual Game History Collection exhibition. There will be food and refreshments and fun video games to play!
Please note: It’s a last call if you haven’t had a chance to visit the exhibition yet! We have extended the exhibition one more week and it will officially close on Saturday, October 11th.
MORE INFO HERE
24 Hour Comics Day!
October 4, 12pm-12am
There is a 12 Hour Comics Celebration at The Burlington Odd Fellows in the New North End, featuring local cartoonist special guests, including James Kochalka and Julianna Brazill.
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LORI GOLDSTON: EXPERIMENTAL FILM + LIVE improvised music
Thurs. 10/ 9, 5:30pm (Alumni Auditorium)
Please join us (& bring your students!) for Sound, Light, Movement: Solo Cello + Handmade Film a unique program of EXPERIMENTAL FILM + LIVE improvised music with acclaimed cellist LORI GOLDSTON
SPONSORED BY CREATIVE MEDIA BFA, FILMMAKING BFA & CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE ART GALLERY
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Champlain Weekend
October 24-26, 2025
Champlain Weekend is a three day celebration full of events, activities, and learning opportunities for families, alumni, and students. We can’t wait to see alumni back on campus as well as welcome families and online students to our home in Burlington!
REGISTER HERE!
Creative Opportunities
Call to Artists – A Dam Good Show
Deadline: Monday, October 20
Calling all fashion designers and stylists to participate in A Dam Good Show – an electrifying fashion show where creativity flows as freely as inspiration itself. This isn’t just any ordinary fashion show; it’s a celebration of the incredible talent within our student community sponsored by Dare to CARE, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and Champlain Esports.
We’re looking for creative minds ready to showcase their unique aesthetic and technical skills.
No matter your style, we want to see what makes your creative heart beat. Whether you’ve been designing for years or just discovered your passion for fashion, we encourage you to share your vision with us.
To participate, please complete our Artist Entry Form.
Don’t miss this opportunity to dive in and show us what makes your designs truly Dam good!
Questions? Reach out to daretocare@champlain.edu. We can’t wait to see what incredible creations you’ll bring to the runway.
Entry Deadline: Monday, October 27 | Event Date: Thursday, November 13, 7:00-9:00 PM | Venue: Champlain Room
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Call for Submissions: Call and Response
Deadline: March 6, 2026
The gallery is accepting submissions for our spring all-campus group exhibition. Call and Response welcomes works in all media from current students, faculty, and staff that explore themes related to and in response to our March exhibition with artist and Champlain adjunct painting faculty Sage Tucker Ketcham. We encourage everyone to use the JSTOR Global Plants Archive as a springboard for inspiration and to visit the artist’s website.
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As a dynamic hub for contemporary art and design, our gallery fosters critical dialogue and hands-on engagement with creative practices. We showcase thought-provoking exhibitions, host artist talks, and provide a platform for emerging and established artists alike. Your donation directly supports free public programming, student involvement, and the preservation of a space dedicated to experimentation and innovation. Additionally, the gallery plays a vital role in supporting Champlain’s Game Studio and Creative Studio programs, offering students a space to showcase their work, explore interdisciplinary collaborations, and connect with industry professionals. Help us continue to inspire, challenge, and support the next generation of artists, designers, and storytellers—every contribution makes an impact!
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