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The Inoperative Community: Exhibition X Practice, UC Irvine 1965-2025

September 27, 2025 to December 13, 2025

Contemporary Arts Center Gallery, Room Gallery, University Art Gallery

The Inoperative Community: Exhibition X Practice, UC Irvine 1965-2025 – an archival exhibition of the University Art Galleries (UAG) from 1965 to the present – provides an unprecedented look at the gallery’s evolving curatorial and artistic legacy, highlighting its significant role in shaping the...

Tenth Thursday Undergraduate Student Exhibition - fall 2025

December 4, 2025

Join us for Tenth Thursday, an evening celebrating the creativity of the Department of Art’s talented undergraduates through a vibrant showcase of exhibitions and projects. Explore a wide array of works – including painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, video, sculpture, performance and...

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The Inoperative Community: Exhibition X Practice, UC Irvine 1965-2025

December 13, 2025

Contemporary Arts Center Gallery, Room Gallery, University Art Gallery

The Inoperative Community: Exhibition X Practice, UC Irvine 1965-2025 – an archival exhibition of the University Art Galleries (UAG) from 1965 to the present – provides an unprecedented look at the gallery’s evolving curatorial and artistic legacy, highlighting its significant role in shaping the...

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Proceeding in Brokenness

January 24, 2026 to April 4, 2026

Contemporary Arts Center Gallery

This event was formerly known as The Neganthropocene (part 1). In times of climate crisis, and while democracies are eroding and infrastructures and social webs are breaking apart, the idea of repair is tempting. Repair promises to make things whole again, even if they have never worked...

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M.F.A. 2nd Year Exhibition - winter 2026

February 7, 2026 to February 28, 2026

Room Gallery, University Art Gallery

Artists: Yadira Dockstader, Kayla Ephros, Chella Foster-Flynn, SeeVa Kitslis, Beatrice Schleyer and Anya Zalevskaya Featuring works by second-year M.F.A. students, this exhibition marks an important milestone in their advancement to candidacy at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts. The...

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M.F.A. 2nd Year Exhibition - winter 2026

February 28, 2026

Room Gallery, University Art Gallery

Artists: Yadira Dockstader, Kayla Ephros, Chella Foster-Flynn, SeeVa Kitslis, Beatrice Schleyer and Anya Zalevskaya Featuring works by second-year M.F.A. students, this exhibition marks an important milestone in their advancement to candidacy at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts. The...

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21st Annual Guest Juried Undergraduate Exhibition

March 12, 2026 to March 21, 2026

Room Gallery, University Art Gallery

Showcasing a diverse selection of works by students from the Department of Art and across campus, the exhibition includes painting, drawing, photography, installation, sculpture and video. The opening reception invites visitors to enjoy light refreshments while exploring the creative talents on...

Tenth Thursday Undergraduate Student Exhibition - winter 2026

Meet us for Tenth Thursday, an evening dedicated to showcasing the imaginative work of undergraduate artists from the Department of Art. Explore a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, video, sculpture, performance and installations. Meet the artists and celebrate...

The Art of Performance @ UC Irvine 11th Edition featuring legendary artist Meredith Monk

Winifred Smith Hall

One-night only performance with Meredith Monk with Katie Geissinger and Allison Sniffin in Concert Recognized as one of the most unique and influential artists of our time, composer/performer Meredith Monk offers one of her rare, more intimate concerts with renowned members of her Vocal...

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21st Annual Guest Juried Undergraduate Exhibition

Room Gallery, University Art Gallery

Showcasing a diverse selection of works by students from the Department of Art and across campus, the exhibition includes painting, drawing, photography, installation, sculpture and video. The opening reception invites visitors to enjoy light refreshments while exploring the creative talents on...

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Proceeding in Brokenness

Contemporary Arts Center Gallery

This event was formerly known as The Neganthropocene (part 1). In times of climate crisis, and while democracies are eroding and infrastructures and social webs are breaking apart, the idea of repair is tempting. Repair promises to make things whole again, even if they have never worked...

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M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition (part 1) - spring 2026

April 18, 2026 to May 2, 2026

Contemporary Arts Center Gallery, Room Gallery, University Art Gallery

Artists: Gwyneth Bulawsky, David Ditman, Teresa Ho, Simon Klein, Jacob Lenc and Yuzhe Zhang Solo exhibitions by M.F.A. candidates from UC Irvine’s Department of Art are presented as part of this two-part spring series. Part 2 will follow in May.

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M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition (part 1) - spring 2026

Contemporary Arts Center Gallery, Room Gallery, University Art Gallery

Artists: Gwyneth Bulawsky, David Ditman, Teresa Ho, Simon Klein, Jacob Lenc and Yuzhe Zhang Solo exhibitions by M.F.A. candidates from UC Irvine’s Department of Art are presented as part of this two-part spring series. Part 2 will follow in May.

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M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition (part 2) - spring 2026

May 9, 2026 to May 23, 2026

Contemporary Arts Center Gallery, Room Gallery, University Art Gallery

Artists: Gwyneth Bulawsky, David Ditman, Teresa Ho, Simon Klein, Jacob Lenc and Yuzhe Zhang Solo exhibitions by M.F.A. candidates from UC Irvine’s Department of Art are presented as the conclusion of this two-part spring series. Check out part one starting April 18, 2025.

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M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition (part 2) - spring 2026

Contemporary Arts Center Gallery, Room Gallery, University Art Gallery

Artists: Gwyneth Bulawsky, David Ditman, Teresa Ho, Simon Klein, Jacob Lenc and Yuzhe Zhang Solo exhibitions by M.F.A. candidates from UC Irvine’s Department of Art are presented as the conclusion of this two-part spring series. Check out part one starting April 18, 2025.

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Undergraduate Honors Thesis Exhibition - spring 2026

June 4, 2026 to June 13, 2026

Room Gallery, University Art Gallery

The 2026 Undergraduate Honors Thesis Exhibition features work by students in the Art Honors cohort at UC Irvine. Showcasing a range of creative practices, the exhibition highlights the culmination of each student’s research and artistic exploration.

Tenth Thursday Undergraduate Student Exhibition - spring 2026

Be with us for Tenth Thursday, an evening that celebrates the creativity of the Department of Art’s talented undergraduates through a vibrant showcase of exhibitions and projects. Explore a wide range of works including painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, video, sculpture, performance and...

Art | Art Gallery

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Exhibition - spring 2026

Room Gallery, University Art Gallery

The 2026 Undergraduate Honors Thesis Exhibition features work by students in the Art Honors cohort at UC Irvine. Showcasing a range of creative practices, the exhibition highlights the culmination of each student’s research and artistic exploration.