Art that Transforms.
Voices that Matter.

Welcome to UCI Arts, where we transform art and ideas through research, practice and stories that move the world forward.

Distinct Paths, Shared Vision

Our departments foster artistic mastery and interdisciplinary exploration, guiding students toward bold transformative futures. 

Spaces That Inspire

Experience our vibrant venues designed for art, dance, drama and music, showcasing creativity, collaboration and innovation at UC Irvine.

Claire Trevor Theatre
5

Theaters

1

Concert Hall

4

Art Galleries

From large-scale productions and concerts to gallery exhibitions and experimental, high-tech work, these spaces support the full spectrum of creative activity, including new media installations at the Beall Center for Art + Technology.

A group of dancers leap and move together on stage in flowing red costumes during a contemporary dance performance.
200+

Events

Departments of Art, Dance, Drama and Music produce more than 300 events during any academic year.

Chamber music ensemble
#1

Affordable Arts, Drama/Theater and Music Degrees

– College Affordability Guide, 2022

MFA exhibition viewing
#20

Best Fine Arts Programs

– U.S. News & World Report, 2026

Image: (left to right) Ashlyn Filippone, Sloan Ptashek and Ruby Lapeyre in a performance of 9 to 5: The Musical in the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

No. 9 Top Public Schools — US News & World Report, 2026

Leading school of higher education for the performing and visual arts.

Stories Fueling Creativity and Culture

Upcoming Events

Award Winning Faculty. Inspirational Stories.

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At UCI Arts, your professors are award-winning directors, groundbreaking visual artists, celebrated composers, and thought leaders in their fields. They don’t just teach creativity — they live it, push it, and redefine what’s possible.

Create Opportunity. Inspire Innovation. Fuel the Future.

At the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, your generosity fuels a legacy of creativity, research and public engagement. Philanthropic support shapes the student experience, advances innovation and reinforces our impact in the creative economy. Every gift is an investment in the future of the arts.

Image: (below) Performance of La Belle et la Bête, directed by Annie Loui, in the xMPL. Photo by Jeanine Hill.
A performer kneels on the floor, dragging a long strand of hair through a pile of white powder and fabric, while a crowd of onlookers stands closely around, watching and recording the performance.
Students UCI Arts
Sloan Ptashek stands in front of the Claire Trevor School of the Arts monument on the lawn in her graduation cap and gown.
I’ve learned so much about performance, technique and how to be a well-rounded person from my UC Irvine experience. The community I’ve found here, the teachers I’ve gotten to know and learn from, and the authentic person I’ve become here have been the biggest blessings of my life so far.

Sloane Ptashek

B.F.A. ’25

Your Journey Starts Here

At the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, we believe in cultivating artists who lead with purpose, creativity and vision. The Student Affairs Office is your partner on this journey — offering academic guidance, personalized support and essential resources to help you thrive as a student and as a citizen-artist.

Students outside at UCI Arts
Students at UCI Production photo of RENT (2023) Dance department