Tag: Art
Artist Spotlight: Enrique Escobedo’s blue rose blooms in Riverside
Enrique Escobedo is the proud owner of an art gallery in downtown Riverside. I had the privilege of interviewing Escobedo at his gallery. He...
Artist Spotlight: Francisco “Franky” Castle becomes energy in motion!
Keeping the dream alive with Franky Castle’s eccentric life.
Southern California local, Francisco “Franky” Castle, is passionate about the arts. I met Castle at Riverside’s...
Artist Spotlight: Gabriela Molina’s unique take on cultural heritage
Gabriela Molina, a fourth-year majoring in studio art and education, represents the ties she holds to both her family and culture within her art....
ASPB hosts Arts Walk 2022 in-person after two years
Outside of S.T.E.M., business, pre-law and other humanities, we see very little of UCR’s academic art scene. This was ASPB’s idea when they hosted...
UCR Arts is recognized with the American Alliance of Museums accreditation
On March 4, 2022, UC Riverside received the American Alliance of Museums accreditation for the UCR Arts museum. The museum, located in downtown Riverside,...
UCR Arts: A deep dive into the museum’s intricate exhibitions
Before UCR Arts emerged in downtown Riverside in 2010, it was initially composed of three separate museums: The Jack and Marilyn Sweeney Art Gallery...
A closer inspection of the ocean waves through a photographic lens
The California Museum of Photography and Culver Center of the Arts boasts a collection of pieces created by many talented artists. On the first...
Art continues to endure
On Thursday, Jan. 21, UCR ARTS hosted their first Third Thursday Talk of the year. This live virtual event featured talented artists who discussed...
Highlander Spotlight Getting to know gaming enthusiast Olivia Chung
When not studying or working, fourth-year sociology major Olivia Chung can be found relaxing and playing video games or being an active member of...