Jack Curfman Faculty, Design and Merchandising, 1950 - 2001

Jack Curfman was an internationally recognized exhibition designer and interior design professor whose professional reputation is matched only by his personal warmth, kindness, and generosity. During his 51-year career at CSU, Jack designed and created literally hundreds of exhibitions at CSU and in our region.

In Memory: Jack passed away on March 24, 2020, after a brief stay in hospice care. He was beloved by many for his kind and generous nature and his amazing support of students. The Jack Curfman Creative and Visual Design Scholarship assists students in multiple creative disciplines at CSU, and the Curfman Art Exhibition Program benefits the Curfman Gallery in the Lory Student Center, named in honor of Jack.

Scroll down to view Jack’s Legacies video, photos, and biography.

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2012 Legacies Honorees Compilation Video

Jack Curfman was part of a compilation video featuring his story along with Sheri Linnell, Dick Dunn, Wanda Mayberry, Brad Sheafor, Jennifer Anderson, Tex Anderson, and Janet Fritz.

Audio Described Version of 2012 Legacies Project Summary Video (best experienced in Chrome)

Watch Jack Curfman’s personal video and hear his stories and memories.

Learn more about Jack and his role at CSU as a “Designer Extraordinaire.”

Honoring Jack's Legacy Jack Curfman

Jack's Biography

Read Jack’s biography and career history and learn about his legacy at CSU.

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The Jack Curfman Creative and Visual Design Scholarship was established by Jack, his colleagues, and friends upon his retirement. It benefits outstanding students in apparel design, interior design, graphic design, or theater design and technology who show creative promise in design work.

Contact Jack's Family

To send a message to Jack’s family, contact Kelsey Burket at kelsey.burket@colostate.edu.

Jack Curfman Photo Album

Jack Curfman with Scholarship Recipients — Laura Aguirres and Nina Mascheroni pose with Jack Curfman at the Colorado State University College of Health and Human Sciences Scholarship and Awards Brunch, December 5, 2015. pose with Jack Curfman at the Colorado State University College of Health and Human Sciences Scholarship and Awards Brunch, Dec. 5, 2015.

Linda Carlson and Jack Curfman — The College of Applied Human Sciences Emeritus/Retiree Breakfast held at the Midtown Arts Center in For Collins. Feb. 8, 2013

Nancy Hartley with Jack Curfman — Fans of Mr. Blackwell's creativity gather for a reception at the Fort Collins Country Club before the opening of an exhibit featuring Mr. Blackwell's designs at the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Oct. 22, 2010.

Linda Carlson, Jack Curfman, and Victoria Keller

Jack Curfman in the Avenir Museum — The Colorado State University Avenir Museum opening and inaugural exhibition at the University Center for the Arts, April 9, 2009

Jack Curfman with four scholarship recipients — Virginia Witte, James Arnold, Jack Curfman, Ashley Ryll, and Rachel Worthington at the College of Health and Human Sciences celebrate the scholarship brunch. Dec. 9, 2017.