Wearable Art and Fashion Event Happening February 28, 2025

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Thursday, January 9, 2025 — The Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA) are thrilled to present “House of GOCA: The Psychedelic Garden”, a wearable art and fashion event, on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 6–10 p.m. at the Ent Center for the Arts, University of Colorado Colorado Springs. This immersive event promises an evening of bold artistry, inspired by the transformative beauty of Patrick Shearn’s exhibition, “Psycullescence”. 

“House of GOCA: The Psychedelic Garden” will feature avant-garde creations from nine visionary Front Range designers and creative teams, offering a unique runway experience where sculpture meets fashion. Guests will be immersed in a dazzling fusion of art and nature, with designs blooming like radiant flowers in an enchanted garden. 

Featured Artists 

• Aaron Graves (Colorado Springs)
• The Art of Bridal and Couture Designs (Colorado Springs)
• Brigid Collective (Colorado Springs) LV Design (Monument)
• Heather Clark Designs (Colorado Springs)
• Deco-Boco (Colorado Springs)
• Jibwa Studio (Manitou Springs)
• K.Palma (Denver)
• Chelsea Boucher (Colorado Springs) 

Your ticket ($68) includes the runway show, appetizers, signature drinks, live music, and an unforgettable post-show dance party in the gallery. Guests are encouraged to embrace the theme by donning vibrant, kaleidoscopic attire inspired by the event’s enchanted garden concept. 

Tickets can be purchased online at entarts.org/HouseOfGOCA2025 or by calling (719) 255-3504. 

For additional information, contact GOCA at gallery@uccs.edu.

Media Contact:

Elyce Gronseth
Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS
egronset@uccs.edu

About the Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA): A regional hub for contemporary art, culture, and conversation, GOCA produces dynamic exhibitions and programs that connect national, international, and regional artists with the community. GOCA operate two galleries within the Ent Center for the Arts including an incubator for emerging artists. Visit entarts.org/gallery

About the Ent Center for the Arts: Located on the UCCS campus, the Ent Center for the Arts is a first-class facility fostering creativity and collaboration. It serves as a central space for the arts, bringing together diverse ideas and people. Visit entarts.org