October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026 —
A new dance work commissioned by ArtPower at UC San Diego, “Roots of Loving Us,” debuts as a world premiere on Oct. 16 at the Epstein Family Amphitheater. The piece reflects on what it means to intentionally choose love through adoption, foster care and loving support networks.
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026 —
It's fall, and the arts are calling. Explore world-premiere theatre and dance performances, film screenings, chamber music concerts, fused-glass workshops and more through ArtsConnect, the university's hub for creative experiences.
October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026 —
The inaugural ArtsConnect Prize is a biennial award supporting emerging and established artists from the San Diego-Tijuana region in developing interdisciplinary work on campus, culminating in a weeklong residency and public presentation.
October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026 —
The inaugural ArtsConnect Prize is a biennial award supporting emerging and established artists from the San Diego-Tijuana region in developing interdisciplinary work on campus, culminating in a weeklong residency and public presentation.
October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026 —
The $20,000 UC San Diego ArtsConnect Prize is a new biennial award supporting emerging and established artists from the San Diego-Tijuana region in developing an interdisciplinary work at the university, culminating in a weeklong residency and public presentation in October 2027.
September 28, 2026
September 28, 2026 —
Could artificial superintelligence be closer than we think? UC San Diego philosopher Eddy Keming Chen discusses recent advances in AI, the prospect of machines surpassing human intelligence and how society can thoughtfully navigate increasingly capable AI systems.
September 17, 2026
September 17, 2026 —
UC San Diego hosted the Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals, a national showcase bringing artists and theatre leaders together to uplift new work and explore how music, movement and lived experience can expand the stories represented on the American stage.
September 14, 2026
September 14, 2026 —
Paloma Checa-Gismero joins UC San Diego as associate professor of art history. The award-winning scholar of global contemporary art shares what drew her to the field, her current research and teaching, and what she enjoys cultivating beyond the classroom.
September 14, 2026
September 14, 2026 —
Philosophy alumnus Brett Littman, ’95, reflects on the curiosity and cultural exploration that shaped his UC San Diego years and three-decade arts career. As he prepares to lead the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, he shares his vision for the museum as a nexus for understanding culture.
July 28, 2026
July 28, 2026 —
Does experiencing art have the capacity to quiet an overactive mind and inspire a state of awe? An audio artist, neuroscientist and visual designer at UC San Diego have teamed up to find out. Their unique project received $50K in private support from the Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation.
