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Four major gallery exhibitions open at UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts

  MEDIA ADVISORY Four major gallery exhibitions open at UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts EVENT: The Beall Center for Art + Technology along with the University Art Galleries (UAG) present four major exhibitions in all four galleries. The opening reception with the artists will...

Beall Center presents Embodied Encounters, an international inter-media exhibition

DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE PRESS PREVIEW KIT BEALL CENTER FOR ART + TECHNOLOGY AT UCI PRESENTS EMBODIED ENCOUNTERS   INTERNATIONAL INTER-MEDIA ART EXHIBITION EXPLORES NEW LANGUAGES OF COGNITION IRVINE, Calif. (September 1, 2016) – This Fall, the Donald R. and Joan F. Beall Center for...

Sharon Hayes presents AFTER BEFORE at UCI’s Room Gallery

PRESS PREVIEW KIT (download) SHARON HAYES PRESENTS HER SOLO EXHIBITION ENTITLED AFTER BEFORE AT UCI’S ROOM GALLERY IRVINE, Calif. (September 1, 2016) -- The University Art Gallery (UAG) at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts is proud to present – for the second time – the inaugural...

UAG’S Emerging Artist Series Presents Jessica Chastain, Three Filmic Works by Maura Brewer

PRESS PREVIEW KIT (download) UAG’S EMERGING ARTIST SERIES PRESENTS JESSICA CHASTAIN, THREE FILMIC WORKS BY MAURA BREWER IRVINE, Calif. (September 1, 2016) -- The University Art Galleries (UAG) at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts is proud to present Jessica Chastain by MFA alum...

Beth Lopes Directing ‘Atlas Pit’ at the Working Stage Theatre

Beth Lopes (MFA 2011) is directing Atlas Pit, a new play by Alex Burkart. The play runs from September 30 – October 23, 2016 at The Working Stage Theatre in Los Angeles. LINK.

Bryan Jackson Organized Film Project for At-Risk High School Students

The Kant Institute and the Department of Digital Filmmaking collaborated on the film project Hidden Hallway Stories. The project was designed to promote storytelling and filmmaking with at-risk high school students in the community. The Hidden Hallway Stories was implemented by Lecturer of Art...

Solo Exhibition “On This Island” Featuring New Film by Rosalind Nashashibi

PRESS PREVIEW KIT (download) UC IRVINE’S CLAIRE TREVOR SCHOOL OF THE ARTS PRESENTS SOLO EXHIBITION “ON THIS ISLAND” FEATURING A NEW FILM BY ROSALIND NASHASHIBI IRVINE, Calif. (August 25, 2016) -- The University Art Galleries (UAG) at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts is proud to...

Summer Shakespeare: A critic's take on the secret to theatrical success

By Charles McNulty, Theater Critic August 16, 2016 Summer Shakespeare. These words can strike fear in the heart of a reluctant theatergoer. Yes, the plays are supposed to be good for you. But semiprofessional productions in which the artistic company...

MULTIPLEX DANCE Company Hosting West Hollywood Dance Festival

Assistant Professor of Dance Chad Michael Hall’s dance company, MULTIPLEX DANCE, is hosting the West Hollywood Dance Festival on August 16 – August 20, 2016. The festival offers five exciting days of dance workshops, rehearsals and performances. LINK.

Joe Lewis Writes Introduction for 'Marching Bands'

Professor of Art Joe Lewis wrote the historical introduction for the book, Marching Bands, by Jules Allen. The book is made up of 96 images and illustrates marching bands as a modern art form.   

Shakespeare Invades OC This Summer

... But the Shakespeare that ought to get the pulse of any Shakespeare-lover truly pulsing can be found in the county's most unique theater: the New Swan, a portable, 16-ton, three-level, steel-and-wood cylinder stationed on the campus of UC Irvine...

“Shining Stars” Dance Program spreads inspiration to Orange County’s Children

“Shining Stars” Dance Program spreads inspiration to Orange County’s Children IRVINE, Calif. (July 28th, 2016) - Leaping back into action this summer, the “Shining Stars” Dance Organization will hold its 2016 Summer Dance Program from August 15th-20th on the UC Irvine campus. 100 young children...

Choreographer Joins UCI Arts School

By Deirdre Newman - July 11, 2016. International artistic director and choreographer Lar Lubovitch has joined the dance department at the University of California-Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts as a Distinguished Professor...

On Theater: UCI brushing up its Shakespeare

For a fellow who's been pondering whether to be or not to be since the 16th century, "Hamlet" certainly still gets around, especially around Orange County. Shakespeare's greatest tragedy is currently being offered at three countywide venues — Costa Mesa'

Stephen Barker Appointed Dean of UCI’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts

The University of California, Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts, has announced that drama professor Stephen Barker has been named dean. Barker has served as the interim dean of the school since September 2014. Lisa Naugle, chair of the dance...

Internationally acclaimed choreographer Lar Lubovitch joins UCI dance faculty

  Internationally acclaimed choreographer Lar Lubovitch joins UCI dance faculty. Innovative icon to serve as Distinguished Professor in Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Irvine, Calif., July 6, 2016 – Celebrated international artistic director and choreographer Lar Lubovitch has joined...

Stephen Barker named dean of UCI’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts

  Stephen Barker to serve as dean of UCI’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts. In interim role, he fostered faculty diversity, arts/sciences collaboration and outreach. Irvine, Calif., July 5, 2016 – Drama professor Stephen Barker has been appointed dean of the Claire Trevor School of the...

Joseph Lewis Served as Juror for 52nd Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition

Professor of Art Joseph Lewis served as juror for the 52nd Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition. The Exhibition showcased 263 works of art by artists from Southern California. He awarded first, second and third place winners in the categories of painting/mixed media, photography and sculpture....