UTRGV Creative Writing

09/20/2026

Congratulations to MFA students Elizabeth Barrera and Max Tyrone Lozano and MFA alum Rodney Gomez! Excerpts from their published work in the Texas Monthly appear in this lovely video:

09/18/2026

New date for Gallery magazine event: September 21

It's here! Come join us at rescheduled time Sept. 21st at 6pm for the launch of Gallery 2026. In the Clark Gallery in ELABS lobby at UTRGV in Edinburg. Many of the original artworks will be displayed. Contributors will read from their work published. Free copies available. Hope to see you there! We had to reschedule for the 21st because of power outage on the Edinburg campus.

09/15/2026

The latest issue of Gallery student magazine will launch on Friday night, September 18th, 6pm. Clark Art Gallery, 1st floor of ELABS, Edinburg campus

Tune in to see what we've got this week in arts! ✨🎼 https://tinyurl.com/thisweekinarts

09/12/2026

MEET US AT THE STXIFF CELEBRITY PANEL!

This Saturday, hear directly from actors and entertainment professionals as they share their experiences, careers and perspectives with the South Texas community.

Featuring:

Edward James Olmos
Known for Stand and Deliver, Blade Runner, Miami Vice, American Me and Battlestar Galactica

Dannie McCallum
Known for Day 5, Echo and 8'ere

Valente Rodriguez
Known for The George Lopez Show

Moderated by filmmaker Joshua Kennedy.

Saturday, September 12
12:30 PM
Edinburg Municipal Auditorium
200 N. 7th Ave., Edinburg

Make the Celebrity Panel part of your Saturday at STXIFF 2026!

Find festival information and tickets at stxiff.com.

09/11/2026

Your fun time begins tonight!

https://utrgvarts.tiny.us/thisweek

09/10/2026

📚 Meet the Author: Dr. David Bowles! ✍️

Join us at Pharr Memorial Library for a special afternoon with 2026 Texas Writer Awardee Dr. David Bowles on Saturday, September 19!

Hear about his journey as a South Texas author and stay afterward for a Writer’s Workshop filled with helpful tips for strengthening your writing—perfect for aspiring writers and anyone interested in participating in our annual writing contest.