WEEKLY CREATIVE PROJECTS
September 9 – October 15
Alpha Building, 1st Floor Hallway
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION:
Wednesday, September 18
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Students proposed a creative project culminating in a series in their selected media and theme. Works from Digital Publishing, Graphic Design I, Typography II, Graphic Design III, and History of Graphic Design will be displayed.
Artwork by Liana Nguyen ’26, digital illustrations
COLLAGE WORKSHOP AT IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 5
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Great Park, Hangar 244,
8000 Great Park Blvd. Irvine, CA
You are invited to our drop-in Collage Workshop at the Irvine Global Village Festival.
Participants will create a small artwork inspired by art and culture from regions across the world. Open to all ages.
BIBLE ILLUSTRATION EXHIBITION
October 23 – December 4
Schroeder Library
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION:
Wednesday, October 23
10:30 am - 11:30 am
An exhibition of projects in which students illustrated Scriptural texts that they chose. These projects were the final for several classes, including Drawing I and II, Printmaking I and II, Painting I, and Experiences in Art.
Artwork by Madison Zuniga ’25, Revelation 12, red chalk on toned paper
VISUAL ART EXHIBITION
January 15 – February 11
TBA
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION:
Wednesday, January 22
10:30 am - 11:00 am
This exhibition presents the work of Concordia University Irvine’s art program from various levels.
Artwork by Isabella Mangahis ’25, Fabric Closeup, etching
LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOURNAMENT OC 2025
February 15 – February 16
Alpha Building, 1st Floor Hallway
This exhibition presents students’ winning artwork from the Lutheran Elementary School Tournament (LEST). LEST focuses on the value of a Christian education that emphasizes the love and praise of God, the thankful use of personal talents, and service to others.
Artwork by Manya Ghai, LEST OC 2024 Excellence Award, St. John’s Lutheran School, 6th grade, Bakersfield, California
ALUMNI ART INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION
March 12 – April 4
John and Linda Friend Art Gallery, Grimm Hall
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION:
Saturday, March 15
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
This exhibition presents selected works of Concordia’s Visual Arts alumni.
Artwork by Amy (Birch) Morris ’22, Incoming Emerald, acrylic on canvas
GRAPHIC DESIGN SENIOR CAPSTONE EXHIBITION
April 9 – April 15
John and Linda Friend Art Gallery, Grimm Hall
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION:
Saturday, April 12
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
This exhibition presents work by Concordia University Irvine’s Graphic Design seniors.
Artwork by Joshua Sims ’25, Deconstructed Type, digital
SENIOR ART CAPSTONE EXHIBITION
April 23 – August 1
John and Linda Friend Art Gallery, Grimm Hall
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION:
Wednesday, April 23
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This exhibition presents the work of Concordia University Irvine’s Art seniors.
Artwork by Kelly Esquivel ’25, The Head of St John the Baptist, oil on canvas
AERIE PUBLICATION PARTY AND OPEN MIC NIGHT
Wednesday, April 23
7:30 pm
DeNault Patio, Grimm Hall
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION:
Wednesday, September 18
10:30 am - 11:00 am
A night of poetry and prose readings, refreshments, and free copies of The Aerie, the annual publication showcasing art and creative writing by Concordia students, alumni, faculty, and staff.