Friends of UCI Art

The Department of Art takes a wide-ranging, interdisciplinary approach to contemporary art practice, with a strong emphasis on experimentation, innovation, cultural identity, and emerging technologies. Students build a solid theoretical and technical foundation while exploring art making as both process and product.

Members of Friends of UCI Art support student learning, creative research, and exhibitions across the department, providing critical resources for materials, visiting artists, and public programs that connect artistic practice with broader dialogue.

We invite you to become a Friend of UCI Art by making a gift of $100 or more to any of the areas below.

Where Members Can Make an Impact

Department of Art

Support for the Department of Art provides flexible funding that allows leadership to direct resources where they are most needed. This includes support for student scholarships, studio practice, visiting artists, and opportunities that strengthen both academic and creative development.
These resources ensure students have access to the tools, mentorship, and experiences that shape their artistic practice and prepare them for work in the field.

Make a gift to the Department of Art

University Art Galleries 

The University Art Galleries (UAG) foster dialogue in visual culture that benefits students, professional artists, and the wider community. Exhibitions and programs serve as platforms for innovative discourse around contemporary and mixed-media practices.

Contributions support exhibitions, publications, and scholarly, research-based texts that connect artistic practice with critical inquiry and public engagement.

Make a gift directly to support the UAG

Annual Memberships