"Arts &"

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: 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.
• Arts & Legacy: Examine the artistic achievements, institutional milestones and cultural contributions that define UCI Arts’ enduring impact.
• Arts & Community: Highlight the reciprocal partnerships and professional collaborations that expand opportunity, access and cultural vitality beyond campus.
• Arts & Technology: Coming in Spring 2026
• Arts & Education: Coming in Fall 2026

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

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 traces the School’s evolution through the artists, anniversaries and cultural impact that continue to resonate today.

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

Arts & Community

Arts & Community showcases the professional partnerships that expand opportunity, access and impact across our region.

The Next Stage
Anteaters in the Arts
Curating Community