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Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising

Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising Exhibits

Avenir Museum Galleries are updated with new exhibits each semester to ensure that our visitors always have something new to look forward to.

Fall 2022 Exhibits

Avenir Museum Gallery

Mr. Blackwell: From Inspiration to Innovation

August 29 – December 17, 2022

Celebrating the centennial of Mr. Blackwell’s birth by showcasing his mid-20th century apparel originals next to the creations he inspired – reimagined  by Apparel Design and Production students using innovative 21st century design techniques.

Fashion designs by Mr. Richard Blackwell. Largest collection of Mr. Blackwell's designs held at the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising. September 23, 2015

The Richard Blackwell Gallery

In the Public Trust

August 29 – December 17, 2022

An examination of ‘accessioning’, the process by which objects become part of a museum’s collection.

Patchwork jeans

The Lucile E. Hawks Gallery

The Ravages of Time

August 29 – December 17, 2022

The effects of time explored through the varying ways in which clothing and textiles exhibit signs of deterioration.

Black dress
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Virtual and Other Galleries

Gustafson Gallery

The Gustafson Gallery is under the umbrella of the Avenir Museum and is located in the Gifford Building on CSU's main campus. It is currently closed until further notice.

Virtual Gallery

Experience our collection in the comfort of your own home!