"Arts &"

Where Scholarly Research & Creative Activity Converge

At the Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA), 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 CTSA’s commitment to fostering interdisciplinary connections. For 2024-25, we are focusing on three key areas where art has the power to drive change:

• Arts & Sciences: Discover how creative expression and scientific inquiry collaborate to create new knowledge and address global challenges.
• Arts & Identity: 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: Highlight CTSA’s leadership in using artistic activism to address sustainability and environmental issues, both on campus and beyond.

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:

Diversity Equity Inclusion
A Life of Song
Dramatic Action

Arts & Sustainability

CTSA 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

Campaign Highlights

We are thrilled to present a rich lineup of performances, exhibitions, and events as part of the Arts & campaign. Here are some key highlights for the 2024-25 academic year:

• 9 to 5: The Musical: An empowering performance that connects to our themes of social justice and workplace equality, exploring identity and belonging.
• Dance Visions 2025: A dynamic showcase of contemporary dance, highlighting innovations in sustainability and environmental consciousness through movement.
• Finding Light: Alzheimer Stories: A powerful choral performance by the UCI Chamber Singers and Concert Choir, addressing the human experience and the science of memory.
• Future Tense: Art, Complexity, and Uncertainty: A major exhibition supported by the Getty PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative that delves into the intersections of art, science, and technology.

Each of these events reflects CTSA’s mission to foster interdisciplinary creativity and research.