Collecting Colorado

Landscapes from the Platt Collection

On view August 14 through September 14, 2025

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Artists have long been drawn to Colorado for its colorful scenery, breathtaking mountain vistas, and clear skies. Over several decades, Constance “Connie” Platt assembled an expansive collection celebrating artistic responses to this remarkable landscape. Featuring a wide range of artists, styles, and media, Collecting Colorado traces the evolution of landscape art in the state from the late nineteenth century to the present, underscoring the enduring power of the natural environment as a source of inspiration.

This exhibition is dedicated to Connie Platt. Earlier this year, she donated her collection of more than ninety artworks to the University Art Collection. In doing so, she ensured the lasting impact of these artworks and their availability to the public. Connie’s generosity and dedication to Colorado art will live on in this collection, enriching future possibilities for display, research, and public engagement.

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