Directions to the Art Plaza

Claire Trevor School of the Arts Plaza

The Arts Plaza is the heart of our School's campus and features the Whispering Benches, a water sculpture by renowned architect Maya Lin.  It is through the Arts Plaza that visitors can gain entrance to Winifred Smith Hall, University Art Gallery, Beall Center for Art + Technology, Claire Trevor Theatre and the Arts Box Office. 

Below are driving directions to the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. We suggest you park in the
Mesa Parking Structure at 4004 Mesa Road, Irvine 92617 (Google It!)

You may park on any level. However, we suggest you park on Level 3 for easy access to the pedestrian bridge located just to the right of the Level 3 elevator and staircase. Take the pathway to the right after you pass the Contemporary Arts Center and follow it into the Arts Plaza.

Driving Directions

From North:
Take the 405 S to 73 S
Exit University Drive
Left on University Drive S
At 4th stop light, turn right on Mesa Road
At Athletics Drive (second driveway on the right), make a right turn and proceed to the parking kiosk.

From South:
405 N
Exit at University Drive/Jeffrey Road
Left on University Drive
Left on Mesa Road, which is the first signal after Campus Dr.
At Athletics Drive (second driveway on the right), make a right turn and proceed to the parking kiosk.

 Advance pre-paid parking permits

(photo by Will Nagel)