CSUSB Art & Design

Last Chance to see Professor Ashley V. Blalock's work in her solo exhibition: "Keeping Up Appearances", at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, before it closes on September 7th.

Professor Blalock, who teaches 'Introduction to Chicanx Art' & 'Creativity, Consciousness and the Imagination' courses in Art & Design here at CSUSB, also has work featured in:
"California Fibers: Texture and Form", at the Coastline College Art Gallery in Newport Beach, which runs from September 3 to October 10th with the opening reception on September 12 from 5-7pm.

The VRC is now open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 3 PM! We are working to add more hours, so stay tuned!

👀Check out this opportunity from our friends at Crafting the Future!

"We’re hiring a Communications Coordinator! Come join our team and help us amplify the voices of our community, grow our online community, create engaging content, and so much more!

This is a part time and remote position (though in LA would be great).

Click the link in our bio to Learn more and apply!"

https://www.craftingthefuture.org/join-our-team/communications-coordinator

Artists Wanted!!!

City of Ontario is seeking Artists for New Public Art at the City Services Building

is seeking an artist or artist team to develop public art that will be placed at the entrance of the newly constructed City Services Building.

Ontario, CA- The City’s Museum, Arts & Culture Department is seeking an artist or artist team to develop public art that will be placed at the entrance of the new City Services Building in downtown. Artists will develop site-integrated sculptural work of art that fosters community, connectivity, and civic pride, while reflecting multiple cultural identities and intergenerational values. This work of art will be placed into the City’s permanent public art collection, and will ultimately become a well-known visual landmark at this site for all to enjoy.

For Information, Visit: https://www.ontarioca.gov/news/seeking-artists-new-public-art-city-services-building

Check out some new work by Andrew Thompson at the inaugural photo show, f/8, at The Language Mobilization Factory + Darkroom in Sierra Madre.

From Andrew:

"The LMF is run by a long-time art friend and supporter who has been working hard to bring a new community darkroom to the Southern California region. This will be another fine sampler of the greater LA photo community.
The work I’m showing will be fresh, brand-new pictures. I finished one of them this past Saturday, and the other was made less than a month ago. Needless to say, I look forward to sharing them."

This is a friendly reminder that the Steve Thomas Photography Open [art.us3.list-manage.com] at the Chaffey Community Museum of Art [art.us3.list-manage.com] is now open to the public! The CCMA is located at 217 S. Lemon Ave., Ontario, California, and their hours are Thursday to Sunday, noon to 4 PM. The exhibition runs until September 28.

You’re invited to the opening reception this Saturday, August 2, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The museum will announce the winners of the three awards, but most importantly, this exhibition will serve as a great sampler of the Inland Empire's photo community.

👀 Looking for something to do this Summer? 😎
✅ Check out this set of upcoming Experimental Documentary & Experimental Narrative, Curations and Film Programs by CSUSB Professor, Diego Robles.

Sharing from City of Palm Desert

Help shape the future of Palm Desert by designing the City’s next official seal!

The City of Palm Desert is inviting currently enrolled or recently graduated (within 2 years) graphic design students, age 16+ and living in Southern California, to submit original designs for a bold and modern new City Seal.

This is an incredible opportunity to leave your creative mark on a thriving desert community — and the winning designer will receive a $10,000 award and see their work featured on official city materials for years to come!

We included a few photos for inspiration!

🗓️ Deadline to submit: July 29, 2025
📧 Submit designs to: [email protected]
➡️For Information, Specs, and Submission Instructions, visit: https://www.palmdesert.gov/CitySeal

Let your creativity shine and be part of Palm Desert’s visual legacy! 🌴

From HDTS:

Come work with us!

We're excited to announce two part-time job openings based in Joshua Tree, CA: Administrative Coordinator and Programs + Events Coordinator.

These roles are vital to the heart of HDTS, supporting the artists, programs, and systems that keep our experimental, site-responsive work thriving in the high desert.

The Administrative Coordinator focuses on internal operations and financial systems—keeping our organizational engine running smoothly.
Part-Time, 18–20 hrs/wk; $25–30/hr

The Programs + Events Coordinator works closely with artists, residents, and the public to bring our programs and events to life with care and creativity.
Part-Time, 12–14 hrs/wk; $25–30/hr

If you (or someone you know) is passionate about contemporary art, thrives in a collaborative environment, and feels at home in a dynamic desert landscape, we’d love to hear from you.

Candidates interested in applying to both positions are encouraged to specify whether they want to be considered for a combined role at 32 hrs/wk, with 60% focus on administrative coordination and 40% focus on program and events coordination.

Interviews start June 30, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled.

The CSUSB Honors 3100 class has staged an exhibition in CJ148 titled:

"Input Creativity, Output Perspective,"

The opening reception is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13th, at 1 PM.

All are invited to attend.

🎊 Come celebrate with us tonight and see our students amazing artwork!🎉

🎨The 53rd annual student art show is opening this evening!

🏆Awards ceremony begins at 6 PM in VA 101, followed by a reception from 7:15 PM - 9 PM.

REMINDER: Grad Talks are TODAY, FRIDAY May 9th

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to hear from our amazing 3rd year MFA students!

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