Visual Resources Center (VRC)
See the submenu items to the right for details on the VRC's various resources and services.
Shortcuts to frequently accessed resources:
- Looking for our digital collections? Find images from Art and Art History Events, Visiting Artist and Practicum Lecture videos, student work, a comprehensive guide to external image resources, and more.
- See our Equipment page for policies and other information about reserving VRC equipment. You can reserve equipment in the "Art and Art History Equipment (VRC)" section of the .
- Faculty and staff can reserve rooms 330A (conference), 303 (seminar), 308 (lecture), 455 (seminar), and 485 (lecture) in the "Art and Art History Rooms and Spaces" section of the .
The Visual Resources Center is located in the Visual Ars Complex, Room 310. We provide and facilitate access to images, imaging, and related information resources for teaching, learning, and research in the Department of Art and Art History. We support AAH students and faculty through:
- A digital library including student work, images used for teaching, videos from the Visiting Artist program, and other content reflecting the Department’s research and curriculum;
- Computer stations, scanners, software, training, and support in digital imaging, image research, and classroom presentations;
- Equipment, facilities, and training for documenting creative work/research and managing digital archives, and support for designated classrooms within the department.
For our current hours of operation, see /artandarthistory/vac-hours
The VRC is closed for university holidays, during fall, winter, and spring breaks, and other times when there are no AAH classes in session. We may be available by advance appointment during breaks. Please email us and ask.
​​​Illness or other staffing limitations may occasionally cause the VRC to close unexpectedly during scheduled hours. If this happens, email the VRC for assistance.
The most immediate way for students and faculty to reach us is by chat in : log in with your CU email address (IdentiKey@colorado.edu) and IdentiKey password, and start a chat with Elaine Paul or Lia Pileggi. You can also email us at aahvrc@colorado.edu with questions.
Visual Resources Specialist and VRC Manager
Elaine Paul
303-492-6136
Contact with general questions about the VRC, including image resources; customized orientations and training sessions for your classes; VRC scanning services in support of coursework; and employment opportunities.
Digital Imaging and Technology Coordinator
Lia Pileggi
303-735-1640
Contact about appointments for training in scanning and digital imaging; reserving the Portfolio Photography Room, and questions regarding VRC-maintained equipment and classrooms.
Graduate Assistants
Rachel DeNagy, Kristin Enright
Video Technician
Ben Hernstrom
Visual Resources Assistants
Haley Strandberg, Gianna Vazquez
Equipment Room Assistants
Annabel Goncalves, Howl Kalimore, Jordan Liming, Leo Weingarten
This content is licensed under a . Visual Resources Center, Department of Art and Art History, University of Colorado Boulder. /artandarthistory/vrc