"Arts &" Campaign

Where Scholarly Research & Creative Activity Converge

At the Claire Trevor School of the Arts (UCI Arts), creativity and scholarly research intersect to push the boundaries of innovation and collaboration. We are excited to launch "Arts &," a unifying campaign that celebrates the symbiotic relationship between creative expression and research. This campaign showcases the depth of each of our four departments – Art, Dance, Drama, and Music – and their contributions to UC Irvine’s vibrant academic and creative community. Planned for 2024–2027 academic years, follow us as we explore themes that highlight and celebrate our faculty, students and community partners by showcasing the ways the Claire Trevor School of the Arts continues to push boundaries and collaborate for the greater good.

Our Campaign: A Vision for "Arts &"

The "Arts &" campaign reflects UCI Arts' commitment to fostering interdisciplinary connections. To date, we have focused on key areas where art has the power to drive change:

Arts & Sciences (Fall 2024): Discover how creative expression and scientific inquiry collaborate to create new knowledge and address global challenges.
Arts & Identity (Winter 2025): Explore the role of the arts in fostering community, belonging, and personal expression, particularly at UC Irvine, a Hispanic-Serving and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution.
Arts & Sustainability (Spring 2025): Highlights UCI Arts’ leadership in using artistic activism to address sustainability and environmental issues, both on campus and beyond.
Arts & Legacy (Fall 2025): Examine the artistic achievements, institutional milestones and cultural contributions that define UCI Arts’ enduring impact.
Arts & Community (Winter 2026): Highlights the reciprocal partnerships and professional collaborations that expand opportunity, access and cultural vitality beyond campus.
Arts & Technology (Spring 2026): Explore how UCI Arts engages technology as a creative partner in artistic practice, research and expression.
Arts & Education (Coming in Fall 2026):
Arts & Society (Coming in Winter 2027):
Arts & The Future (Coming in Spring 2027):

Tagline: "Arts & – Where Scholarly Research & Creative Activity Converge"

Our tagline reflects the heart of the campaign: creative activity intertwined with academic research. The arts are not separate from the sciences or social issues—they are an integral part of these fields. Through Arts &, we underscore the importance of collaboration and innovation.

Explore the Campaign Themes

Arts & Sciences

The fusion of art and science can be seen in research collaborations, artistic projects that visualize scientific data, and performances that explore environmental themes. With world-class research facilities at UC Irvine, CTSA students and faculty collaborate across disciplines to push the boundaries of knowledge.

Learn more about how our art programs intersect with scientific research at UC Irvine:

Complexity in Focus
Molecules in Motion

Arts & Identity

UC Irvine is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), reflecting the rich diversity of our student body. Through the Arts & Identity theme, we explore how art helps create a sense of belonging, empowers marginalized communities, and celebrates cultural diversity.

Learn more about our commitment to identity and belonging:

A Life of Song
Dramatic Action

Arts & Sustainability

UCI Arts is a leader in using the arts to address pressing sustainability issues. From performances inspired by environmental activism to visual art installations that raise awareness about climate change, the arts play a critical role in driving conversations around sustainability.

Engaging the Margins: Art, Ecology and Sustainability
Reclaiming Sound
Arts Advocates: Sustainability Steward - Derek Sabori

Arts & Legacy

Arts & Legacy captures a defining strength of the school: we are carrying forward the people, practices and ideas that give the arts their lasting power. The stories in this issue show how faculty, students and alumni use creative work as a living force for inspiration, continuity and cultural impact.

A Legacy Worth Celebrating
Art That Moves L.A.
Making Space to Redefine

Arts & Community

Arts & Community captures a defining strength of the school: we are building lasting relationships through creative practice. The stories in this issue show how faculty, students and alumni use the arts to foster connection, expand access and create meaningful public impact.

The Next Stage
Anteaters in the Arts
Curating Community
Connecting Histories

Arts & Technology

Arts & Technology captures a defining strength of the school: we are not just responding to technological change, we are helping lead it through creative practice. The stories show how faculty, students and alumni are using technology not as a gimmick, but as a powerful artistic medium for discovery, access and cultural impact.

Playing in Real Time
Making a Subject of the Object
Dance, Reframed
The Artists' Laboratory